I don’t know about you, but peanut butter is a staple in my pantry and my life. From my dad eating it around me before I was eating solids to elementary school sandwiches to quick fuel before a swim meet in college. Peanut Butter and I have a long-lasting relationship.
Here are some of my favorite Peanut Butter recipes that are more than just your typical PB&J:
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These are a staple in my house. As a mom of an eight-month-old, there are many days when my meals are quick and on the go. These protein balls are easy to make. When I was in the throws of early postpartum they were great to add brewers yeast for some lactation support!
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 Cups Quick Oats
- 4 Scoops Protein Powder
- 1/2 Cup Ground Flax
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
- 1 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 Cup Brewers Yeast Optional if you want the lactation support!
- 2 Cups Peanut Butter
- 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
- 1/2 Cup Honey
- 1 tbsp Vanilla
Instructions
- Take all dry ingredients and mix together.
- In a separate bowl mix the wet ingredients together. Mix until smooth!
- Combine the dry and wet ingredients. Add more honey, maple syrup, or peanut butter if needed.
- Form into small balls.
- Store in your fridge for up to a month and up to three months in your freezer.
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Easy quick and a great meal prep. These oats are perfect for a protein-packed breakfast. You can easily make them dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats
- 3/4 Cup Milk
- 2 tbsp Chia Seeds
- 2 tbsp Flax Seeds
- 2 tbsp Peanut Butter
- 1 tbsp Mini Chocolate Chips Optional
Instructions
- In a bowl or jar add oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, flax seeds, and chocolate chips. Top with milk. Make sure that the milk is above the oats.
- Place in the refrigerator overnight. This will keep well for up to three days. Enjoy!
Thai Fresh Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce
This is a favorite spring dish in our house! It doesn’t involve the oven or stove and just requires prep of vegetables and assembly. The peanut sauce is the perfect spicy dip for the fresh rolls. You can level spice however you’d like!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Shredded Carrots
- 2 Cups Thinly Sliced Cucumber
- 2 Cups Thinly Sliced Bell Pepper
- 1 Package Rice Paper
- 1 Bunch Cilantro
- 1 Package Basil
- 1 Cup Vermicelli
- 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Peanut Butter
- 1/8 Cup Siracha
- 1 tbsp Thai Chili Sauce
- 4 Cups Cooked & Peeled Shrimp
Instructions
- Place shrimp in a bowl to defrost. Set aside.
- Thinly slice all vegetables. Note you can adjust the amount of vegetables you'd like in your fresh rolls.
- While shrimp is defrosting make your sauce. Combine soy sauce, peanut butter, sriracha, and Thai chili sauce together. Add water to the sauce to adjust the thickness. Adjust the amount of sriracha and Thai chili sauce used based on the desired level of spice. Note that you can make this sauce completely spice-free by omitting the sriracha and Thai chili sauce.
- When vegetables are sliced and shrimp is defrosted set aside.
- Fill a pie dish or similarly sized pan with water. This is to wet your rice paper which you will need to do to make your rolls. Place one rice paper in the water until it is completely wet and soft. Remove from water and place on a plate.Add your desired amount of vegetables to the paper. Top with 2-3 shrimps. Fold in the sides of the rice paper. Bring the bottom of the rice paper up to the middle to cover the sides, vegetables, and shrimp. Bring down the top of the paper. Place your roll on a clean plate. Repeat the process until you have the desired amount of rolls or you run out of ingredients. Dip in the sauce and enjoy!
Peanut Butter Dog Treat
I don't know about you, but when I get out the peanut butter my dog immediately thinks it's for her. This is a pup-approved peanut butter biscuit recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Oats Rolled and instant are the best to use.
- 2 1/2 Ripe Banana
- 3/4 Cup Peanut Butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add oats to a food processor and grind until a fine powder. Fun fact, if you have any leftover baby oat cereal, this will work as well!
- Add bananas and peanut butter and pulse until a sticky dough has formed.
- Roll out on a lightly floured surface. Use wheat flour or leftover ground oats.
- Cut into any shape that your dog prefers!
- Bake treats on a prepared baking sheet for 25-30 minutes or until they have puffed up a bit. They will feel soft when first touched but will harden as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer indefinitely.
I hope these recipes help you and your families celebrate National Peanut Butter Day. If you have a favorite Peanut Butter recipe to share with us tag us @centralmassmom or leave it in the comments. Enjoy!
