Peanut butter flew off the shelves over the last few weeks of pandemic mania! Now what are you going to do with all that peanut butter? Well, we’re going to help you!
Let’s talk a little about nut butters. We recommend organic nut butter made with JUST NUTS. Peanut butter is a healthy food full of nutrients such as monounsaturated fatty acids, B vitamins, vitamins E, C and A, and other minerals and antioxidants. Peanut (or other nut) butters are a rich source of vegetarian protein. A 2016 paper from the Journal of Food Science and Technology reported that peanuts are an excellent source of resveratrol, flavonoids and phytoesterols that stop absorption of cholesterol from the diet. The type of fat in nut butter is similar to olive oil which can help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and promote good cholesterol (HDL). Other studies have shown nut butter to help reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes and improve insulin sensitivity.
What to make with your peanut butter?
- Smoothies! Our favorite recipe is 1 scoop of organic pea protein, 1 cup of non-dairy milk, ice cubes, half banana or berries, and 1 Tbsp nut butter. Optional: handful fresh spinach. Blend.
- Paleo peanut butter cookies! 1 cup PB, ½ cup Monk fruit (or cane sugar), 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla. Combine, roll into balls, press down, cross with a fork, bake 350 for 12-15 minutes.
- Thai peanut sauce! THE best sauce that can be used to dip veggies, as a salad dressing, or atop your favorite stir fry or Asian cuisine. ½ cup PB, 2 Tbsp soy sauce or liquid aminos, 1 Tbsp rice vinegar, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp chili garlic sauce (or hot sauce), 1-2 Tbsp fresh lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2-4 Tbsp warm water. Combine all and whisk, add water 1 T at a time until desired consistency. (Thinner if using for salad dressing)
- Peanut butter granola bars! 3 cups oats, ¾ C organic PB, 1/3 C maple syrup, ½ C raisins, 2 eggs. Optional: mini choc chips, nuts, chia seeds, dried fruit. Combine, mix, place in 9×9 pan, bake 350 for 12-14 minutes.
Go nuts with your peanut butter! Cheers!
