Peanut Butter : Best Ways to consume

Among nut butter, peanut butter is the most popular and consumed widely in many countries. Health-conscious people prefer peanut butter over regular butter to seclude obesity, hypertension, and the risk of heart problems. Regular milk butter is mainly composed of fats, 100g of normal butter bears 770 cal where as peanut butter is just only 567 cal.

Peanut butter is a healthy choice that can enhance our dishes from the very morning breakfast to dinner. Plus it comes with impressive health benefits. Just have a look at its nutritional values:

100g of peanut butter contains:

• Calories: 567 cal
• Total fat: 50g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Sodium: 17mg
• Potassium: 649mg

5 Amazing Ways to Use Peanut Butter:

Use as a bread spread

Probably peanut butter goes best with bread, it gives a smooth texture onto it. We can make bread toast or sandwiches with peanut butter and add some fruits or veggies to enhance health benefits. Just take a spoon full of peanut butter, spread or drizzle on any type of bread and enjoy.

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Use as stuffing

Peanut butter makes a velvety filling with cupcakes, French toast, pancakes, and croissants. Give a twist to your meal by replacing artificially flavored filling with peanut butter and allow your child to go for it.

Use in smoothies/shakes

Peanut butter gives a creamy texture and a nutty taste when added to smoothies or shakes. It can become a perfect drink for pre or post work out.

Use as a substitute for regular butter

Apart from its spreadable qualities, peanut butter can also be replaced in any recopies like in oats or in cake batters. Mix 50/50 percent of peanut butter and oil to get the required butter, it will add a salty peanut flavor.

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Use as pizza dressing

Make a peanut butter cover onto the pizza base and garnish with fresh fruits like kiwi, banana, and berries.

5 Delicious Recipes with Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter Cookies

• 1 cup brown sugar,
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 pc whole egg
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup organic peanut butter
• Pinch of salt

Preparation: Combine all the ingredients, mix well, and beat until it becomes smooth. Take a cookie mold and pour it. Bake in the oven for 10 to 12 min at 350⁰ F. Rest it to become cool. Serve.

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Banana- Peanut Butter Oatmeal

• 1 cup Oats,
• 2 sliced bananas,
• 1 tbsp organic peanut butter
• 2 tbsp honey or jaggery powder
• ¼ cup of chopped almonds

Preparation: Boil 4 ½ cups of water. Pour the oats and stir until thickens. Add honey or jaggery as per taste, and mix well. Let it cool and serve with toppings of chopped almonds and sliced banana.

Peanut Butter Truffles

• 2 cups organic Peanut Butter
• 2 ripe Bananas
• 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
• 2 tbsp Whole Flax Seeds

Preparation: Mash the bananas in a bowl. Mix well with Organic Peanut Butter and Flax Seed. Shape in balls. Roll it in unsweetened Cocoa Powder. Ready to consume. You can also store it for 1 or 2 days by refrigerating it.

Peanut Milk Shakes

• 2 Cup of chilled Milk
• 2 tbsp organic peanut butter
• 1 tsp ground Flax Seed
• 1 tbsp sesame seed
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Preparation: Put the chilled milk, organic peanut butter, flax seed, sesame seed, and vanilla extract in a blending jar. Blend until it becomes smooth. Take a glass, pour some of the blended mixes with some ice cubes, and enjoy chilly.

Peanut Butter Sandwich

• 1tbsp of Organic Peanut Butter
• 2 slices of bread
• 1 ripe banana (sliced)
• 1 tbsp of honey

Preparation: If you are feeling lazy, this recipe is for you! Just take two slices of bread, and spread the butter on it. Put slices of bananas in the middle and drizzle honey. You can experiment with various other fruits also.