Sharing some of my favorite peanut butter snacks
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Today I wanted to talk about a much-loved snack: peanut butter. Many of us love peanut butter, it’s a very nostalgic food and can be an amazing staple snack.
When I look for peanut butter, I look for a couple of things:
- It must be certified organic, since peanuts are a highly sprayed crop.
- It should only have simple ingredients, like peanuts and salt. No additional oils.
Today I wanted to share 10 delicious peanut butter snacks that will satisfy your cravings with simple, whole ingredients.
Peanut Butter: A Basic Snack
Peanut butter is a favorite of people of all ages. Its rich, creamy texture and nutty flavor make it a delicious snack on its own. However, the magic of peanut butter lies in its versatility. From sweet to savory, peanut butter pairs well with a variety of flavors and textures, making it a perfect ingredient for creating delicious snacks any time of day.
Is peanut butter a healthy snack?
Of course! Peanut butter is packed with essential nutrients that can benefit your health. A serving of peanut butter provides some protein, along with essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium. Plus, peanut butter contains healthy fats that can help maintain normal blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels, which supports overall heart health.
10 healthy snacks with peanut butter
Peanut Butter and Banana Bites
Ingredients: Bananas, peanut butter, chocolate chips.
Instructions: Cut bananas into slices, spread each with peanut butter, top with chocolate chips, and freeze until firm.
Oatmeal and peanut butter cookies
Ingredients: Rolled oats, peanut butter, maple syrup.
Directions: Mix together oats, peanut butter and maple syrup, form into cookies and bake until golden.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Ingredients: Peanut butter, rolled oats, honey, grated coconut
Instructions: Combine all ingredients, form into balls and chill until firm.
Apple and Peanut Butter Nachos
Ingredients: Apples, peanut butter, chocolate chips, shredded coconut
Instructions: Slice apples, drizzle with peanut butter and sprinkle with toppings of your choice.
Peanut Butter Protein Shake
Ingredients: Banana, spinach, protein powder, peanut butter, almond milk
Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Rice cakes with peanut butter
Ingredients: Rice cakes, peanut butter, sliced strawberries.
Directions: Spread rice cakes with peanut butter and top with sliced strawberries.
Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
Ingredients: Medjool dates, peanut butter, almonds.
Instructions: Remove pits from dates, fill with peanut butter and top with almonds.
Peanut Butter and Greek Yogurt Dip
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey
Instructions: Blend yogurt, peanut butter, and honey until smooth and creamy. Use as a dip for fruits or vegetables. You can also top with granola and berries.
Granola bars with peanut butter
Ingredients: rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, walnuts, dried fruit
Instructions: Combine all ingredients, press into a pan and bake until golden brown.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Frozen bananas, spinach, cocoa powder, peanut butter, almond milk.
Directions: Blend all ingredients until smooth, pour into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings.
Whether you’re craving something sweet or salty, these healthy peanut butter snacks are sure to delight you. Enjoy the delicious flavors while nourishing your body with healthy ingredients.
For more information, check out these easy high-protein snacks.
