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Our Favorite Recipes to Make with a Jar of Peanut Butter

January 23, 2020
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At EatingWell, we love peanut butter. The creamy nut spread is so versatile and can be used in both sweet or savory recipes. Plus, it’s a great protein and healthy fat option for those on a budget. Here we have pulled together some of our favorite, most popular recipes that use what’s left in your jar of peanut butter. Start here for your next pantry meal or snack inspiration, from Peanut Butter Energy Balls to Thai Spaghetti Squash with Peanut Sauce.

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Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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These healthy peanut butter and chocolate energy balls deliver a mixture of simple and complex carbohydrates to help fuel you up whenever you need a little boost. They're no-bake and easy to make with ingredients you probably have on hand, like oats and nut butter. Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins--for example, dried fruit or chopped nuts--in place of the chocolate chips and coconut.Ā Source: Eatingwell.com, August 2019

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Spaghetti Squash Peanut "Noodles" with Chicken

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Chinese five-spice powder, a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise and Szechuan peppercorns, adds a hint of warmth and the suggestion of sweetness to this healthy chicken recipe. It's great on just about anything you grill or roast, so it's worth keeping in your spice cabinet.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2018

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Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats

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Powdered peanut butter is a handy pantry staple that makes a great vegan protein booster for oatmeal and smoothies. Double or triple this recipe to meal-prep breakfasts for the week or to have breakfast ready for the entire family.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, October 2018

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake

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This creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don't even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soymilk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, November 2017

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Thai Spaghetti Squash with Peanut Sauce

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This gluten-free, vegan version of peanut noodles has a high protein content thanks to edamame and peanut butter. Spaghetti squash turns delicately sweet when roasted, which pairs wonderfully with the Thai-inspired peanut sauce.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bars

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Dates provide all the sweetness you need for these no-bake energy bars. Each square serves up a hearty dose of protein--thanks to peanut butter and peanuts--as well as fiber from rolled oats. Kids will love the chewy bites with crunchy nuts.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018

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Peanut Dressing

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This creamy peanut dressing is as versatile as it is flavorful. Use it to dress kale or noodle salads, to jazz up hearty grain bowls with roasted tofu or chicken, or as a dip for spring rolls or fresh vegetables. If you prefer a thinner dressing, whisk in more water a teaspoon at a time.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

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Put down that cookie scoop! Baking one giant cookie in a skillet saves time and produces craveable results: a cookie that's crispy on the edges and oh-so-soft on the inside. This easy dessert is sure to please your family and friends.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019

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Sautéed Broccoli with Peanut Sauce

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Peanut butter, balanced with a little soy sauce and vinegar, makes a delicious and kid-friendly sauce for broccoli and other vegetables. Giving the broccoli a head start by steaming it before sautéing it with the other vegetables ensures that all the vegetables are nicely cooked at the same time.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Kids and adults alike will love this easy peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe, which--unlike most cookie recipes--doesn't call for flour. These gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy and, with only five simple ingredients, they can easily be whipped up by young chefs and enjoyed as an after-school treat. They're also perfect for a holiday party or for a cookie swap.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, November 2019

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Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Brownies

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This diabetic-friendly brownie recipe uses the classic flavor combination of chocolate and peanut butter to make a delicious dessert you'll want to make again and again.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Dark Chocolate-Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

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These peanut butter cookies are delicious on their own, but we make them even better by pressing a piece of dark chocolate candy into each hot cookie right after the cookies come out of the oven.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, September 2018

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Peanut & Shrimp Soup

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This Moroccan-inspired soup is made with roasted butternut squash and tomatoes, flavored with creamy peanut butter, and topped with zesty shrimp and julienned carrots. It's a beautiful appetizer to serve to guests--and they'll love the taste!Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Nutty Chocolate Granola Bars

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These homemade granola bars--loaded with oats, almonds, peanut butter, and chocolate chips--are the perfect alternative to store-bought granola bars, which can be loaded with added sugars. Make them for a special occasion, or freeze a batch to enjoy for up to 3 months.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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PB & J Smoothie Without Banana

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This quick and easy, diabetic-friendly smoothie, inspired by the famous sandwich, is low-sugar and has 11 grams of protein per serving thanks to the tofu and peanut butter in this recipe.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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1 of 15 Peanut Butter Energy Balls
2 of 15 Spaghetti Squash Peanut "Noodles" with Chicken
3 of 15 Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats
4 of 15 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake
5 of 15 Thai Spaghetti Squash with Peanut Sauce
6 of 15 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bars
7 of 15 Peanut Dressing
8 of 15 Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
9 of 15 Sautéed Broccoli with Peanut Sauce
10 of 15 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
11 of 15 Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Brownies
12 of 15 Dark Chocolate-Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
13 of 15 Peanut & Shrimp Soup
14 of 15 Nutty Chocolate Granola Bars
15 of 15 PB & J Smoothie Without Banana

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