5 Delicious Ideas for Peanut Butter Lovers

March is National Peanut Month!  (Yes, this is real).  Whether you’re into snacking on peanuts, classic PB & J’s, or adding peanut butter to savory dishes, it’s time to celebrate.

A few peanut facts:

• Peanuts are the highest protein nut
• Peanuts aren’t a tree nut, they’re a legume (like beans)
• Peanut butter is a great source of heart-healthy fat, fiber, and protein

Delicious Ways to Use Peanut Butter

1.  Peanut Butter and Jelly Rolls (pictured above).  Check out this award-winning recipe!

2.  Peanut Butter Pulled Chicken Sandwiches.  A unique take on the classic BBQ pulled meat sandwich.

3.  Asian-style Peanut Dressing.  Not only is this a fabulous salad dressing, it’s also a great way to get the remaining peanut butter out of an almost-empty jar!

4.  Grilled Chocolate Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich.  Need I say more?  YUM.

5.  Stir-fried Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce.  An easy, one-pan meal for your busiest weeknight.

Peanut Butter Tip:

I’m a big fan of natural peanut butter — the kind you have to stir.  Here are some tips for easy stirring and storage.

image source: Thank you, Bran Appetit for the recipe and image!