10 fun ways to enjoy more peanut butter in your diet

By MiNDFOOD

Two cute teenage girlfriends having fun eating peanut butter by the spoon on their house porch. Horizontal. Both girls have long light brown hair, one loose, the other with a braid. Both are wearing long sweaters in grey and orange. Waist up outdoors candid shot.
Two cute teenage girlfriends having fun eating peanut butter by the spoon on their house porch. Horizontal. Both girls have long light brown hair, one loose, the other with a braid. Both are wearing long sweaters in grey and orange. Waist up outdoors candid shot.
Peanut butter is a wholesome and delicious snack, and there are so many great ways to enjoy the smooth or crunchy spread, other than over a slice of breakfast toast.

After dispelling some of the misconceptions about our favourite spread, here are a few novel ways to enjoy peanut butter – jam-packed full of good stuff to help promote your health and wellbeing – that will leave your mouth watering.

  1. Add to a scoop of banana ice cream.
  2. Mix with plain Greek yoghurt… don’t knock it ‘til you try it!
  3. Add a spoonful or two to your pancake batter.
  4. Add a dollop to your morning porridge.
  5. Melt a few scoops in the microwave and pour it over you salty popcorn – yum!
  6. Incorporate peanut butter in your favourite bliss ball recipe.
  7. Spoon a dollop into your pre- or post-workout smoothie.
  8. Enjoy it with a salad? Yes! You can make a yummy salad dressing by combining peanut butter with sugar, soy sauce and rice vinegar.
  9. Mix with your stir fry for a delicious nutty flavour and an added protein boost.
  10. Spread it on sliced banana and sprinkle with desiccated coconut, and then freeze for a tasty dessert.

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