I’m sharing some of my favorite peanut butter snacks
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Today I wanted to talk about a favorite snack: peanut butter. SO many of us love peanut butter – it’s such a nostalgic food – and it can be a great snack.
When looking for peanut butter, I check for a few things:
- It must be certified organic, as peanuts are a heavily sprayed crop
- It should have simple ingredients like peanuts and salt only. No extra oils.
Today, I wanted to share 10 delicious peanut butter snacks that will satisfy your cravings with simple, whole ingredients.
Peanut Butter: A snack staple
Peanut butter is a firm favorite for people of all ages. Its rich, creamy texture and nutty flavor make it a delightful treat in its own right. However, the magic of peanut butter is 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?
Absolutely! 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 such as vitamin E, magnesium and potassium. Additionally, peanut butter contains healthy fats that can help maintain normal blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure levels, supporting overall heart health.
10 Healthy Peanut Butter Snacks
Banana Bites with Peanut Butter
Ingredients: Banana, peanut butter, chocolate chips
Instructions: Cut the bananas into slices, spread peanut butter on each slice, add chocolate chips and freeze until firm.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients: Rolled oats, peanut butter, maple syrup
Directions: Mix oats, peanut butter and maple syrup, form into cookies and bake until golden brown.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Ingredients: peanut butter, rolled oats, honey, shredded coconut
Instructions: Mix all the ingredients, roll into balls and let cool until firm.
Peanut Butter Apple Nachos
Ingredients: Apples, peanut butter, chocolate chips, shredded coconut
Directions: Slice apples, drizzle with peanut butter and sprinkle with toppings of your choice.
Protein Smoothie with Peanut Butter
Ingredients: Banana, Spinach, Protein Powder, Peanut Butter, Almond Milk
Instructions: Mix all the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Peanut Butter Rice Cake
Ingredients: Rice cake, peanut butter, sliced strawberries
Directions: Spread peanut butter on rice cakes and top with sliced strawberries.
Dates stuffed with peanut butter
Ingredients: Medjool dates, peanut butter, almonds
Directions: Remove pits from dates, fill with peanut butter and top with almonds.
Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Dip
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey
Directions: Blend yogurt, peanut butter, and honey until smooth and creamy. Use as a dip for fruit or vegetables. You can also add granola and berries.
Granola bars with peanut butter
Ingredients: Rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, nuts, 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: Mix all ingredients until smooth, pour into a bowl and add your favorite ingredients.
Whether you’re craving something sweet or savory, these healthy peanut butter snacks are sure to hit the spot. Enjoy the great flavors while nourishing your body with healthy ingredients.
For more, check out these easy high-protein snacks.
