18 Ways to Cook With Peanut Butter
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Pumped on protein
You already know peanut butter is a great budget buy and kitchen staple. It provides healthy fats and protein, which together curb hunger pangs and keep you feeling full long after you've finished eating. From breakfast to dinner (and every snack break in between), see how you can add more of this nutritious nut butter to your diet.
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Homemade Nut Butter
You can make your own nut butter in only 10 minutes (itās easier than you think!). Plus, it'll keep in the refrigerator for up to a week when stored in an airtight container. Spread it on sandwiches, or pair it with an apple for a crunchy, diet-friendly snack.
Ingredients: Raw nuts such as almonds and cashews, kosher salt, canola oil
Calories: 177
Try this recipe: Homemade Nut Butter
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Golden Fruit and Nut Granola Bars
Ingredients: Flaxseeds, nut butter, light agave nectar, golden raisins, vanilla extract, kosher salt, rolled oats, raw mixed nuts such as almonds and pistachios, flaky sea salt
Calories: 256
Try this recipe: Golden Fruit and Nut Granola Bars
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Carrot Salad and Nut Butter-Ginger Dressing
Ingredients: Nut butter, lime juice, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, fresh ginger, scallions, garlic, carrots, cilantro leaves
Calories: 114
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Chicken Vegetable Stir-Fry With Satay Sauce
Ingredients: Garlic, fresh ginger, nut butter, brown sugar, fish sauce, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, lemon juice, canola oil, boneless chicken breast halves, losher salt, black pepper, broccolini, small red onion, sliced almonds or other nuts, rice
Calories: 469
Try this recipe: Chicken Vegetable Stir-Fry With Satay Sauce
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Chocolate Peanut-Butter Energy Bars
Ingredients: Whole-wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, light brown sugar, creamy or chunky peanut butter, eggs, canola oil, cooking spray, pure vanilla extract, barley flakes or rolled oats, dried cranberries, dry-roasted peanuts, semisweet chocolate chips
Calories: 176
Try this recipe: Chocolate Peanut-Butter Energy Bars
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Peanut Butter Blondies
Ingredients: Creamy peanut butter, sugar, eggs, butter, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, salt, cooking spray, chopped peanuts
Calories: 273
Try this recipe: Peanut Butter Blondies
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Peanut and Sesame Noodles
Watching your sodium intake? You can still enjoy Asian-inspired foods. Step up your spaghetti dinners with this warm peanut sauce. The recipe has just 150 mg of sodium per serving.
Ingredients: Canola oil, garlic cloves, dark sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, creamy peanut butter, water, whole wheat spaghetti, scallions, crushed red pepper
Calories: 297
Try this recipe: Warm Peanut and Sesame Noodles
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Peanut-Butter-Cup Smoothie
Ingredients: Banana, low-fat milk, low-fat frozen yogurt, natural-style peanut butter, vanilla low-fat yogurt
Calories: 201
Try this recipe: Peanut-Butter-Cup Smoothie
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Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Ingredients: Skinless and boneless chicken breast tenders, lime juice, low-sodium soy sauce, curry powder, creamy peanut butter, ginger, garlic, Sriracha, wooden skewers, cilantro
Calories: 58
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PB&J Thumbprints
Ingredients: White whole-wheat flour, baking soda, salt, chunky peanut butter, dark brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, strawberry jam
Calories: 44
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Cold Sesame Noodles with Vegetables
Ingredients: Smooth peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, light brown sugar, salt, whole-wheat spaghetti, sesame oil, scallions, cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, sesame seeds
Calories: 260
Try this recipe: Cold Sesame Noodles with Vegetables
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Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Treats
Ingredients: Natural-style peanut butter, honey, brown rice cereal, dried cherries, cooking spray
Calories: 201
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Banana-Nut Elvis Wrap
Ingredients: Peanut butter, whole-wheat wraps, bananas, honey, baby carrots
Calories: 389
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Dark Chocolate and Oat Clusters
Ingredients: Peanut butter, low-fat milk, semisweet chocolate chips, old-fashioned rolled oats
Calories: 160
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Thai-Style Chicken Roll-Ups
Ingredients: Creamy peanut butter, hot water, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, salt, black pepper, flour tortillas, shredded cooked chicken breast, bean sprouts, red bell pepper strips, shredded carrot, chopped green onions, cilantro
Calories: 312
Try this recipe: Thai-Style Chicken Roll-Ups
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Roasted Squash and Kale Salad
Ingredients: Butternut squash, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, kale, cucumber, red onion, low-sodium soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, sugar, creamy peanut butter, ginger, water
Calories: 299
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Peanut Butter Haystacks
Ingredients: Puffed rice cereal, pretzel sticks, semisweet chocolate chips, chunky peanut butter
Calories: 194
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PB&B Pancakes
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, eggs, butter, peanut butter, bananas, lingonberry jam, maple syrup
Calories: 368
Try this recipe: PB&B Pancakes