Healthy Recipes with Peanut Butter: A Delicious and Nutritious Guide

Peanut butter lovers, this is your time to shine! Grab a big jar and buckle up for some of the best healthy peanut butter recipes around. Peanut butter is an affordable nut butter option, packed with protein, and incredibly versatile. There are hundreds of ways to use peanut butter in both sweet and savory recipes.

The Goodness of GOOD GOOD Peanut Butter

Peanut butter lovers unite for GOOD GOOD Peanut Butter, a bold and distinguished creation available in both creamy and crunchy variations, and recognized as an award-winning favorite. With a commitment to simplicity, this peanut butter stands out for its pure goodness, boasting no added sugar and providing a straightforward yet wholesome choice. Recognized among the Best Foods for Men award-winners for 2023, it epitomizes versatility, promising to elevate every recipe with a robust flavor. GOOD GOOD Peanut Butter boasts pure delight in every creamy or crunchy variation, offering a bold and distinguished flavor profile. Free from added sugar and palm oil, it's a keto-friendly and low-carb indulgence, ensuring that every spoonful aligns with your nutritional goals. Born in Reykjavik, Iceland and made in the EU, GOOD GOOD is sweetening up pantries worldwide with no added sugar. Made with real, non-GMO ingredients, the brand's jams, jellies, and spreads deliver the nostalgic flavors you love without compromise.

Savory Peanut Butter Recipes

Crispy Tofu Bites

Specially crafted for those who savor bold flavors, these Crispy Tofu Bites are a delight.

Ingredients:

• Pressed tofu
• Soy sauce
• Chili
• Sesame oil
• Sweetener
• Cornstarch
• Peanut butter
• Lime juice

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare peanut sauce by combining peanut butter, soy sauce, chili, lime juice, and sesame oil in a small mixing bowl and whisking thoroughly to combine. Set aside.
3. Cut pressed tofu into cubes and add to a large plate. Top with soy sauce, chili, sesame oil, and sweetener. Gently toss to combine using hands or a spoon. Let marinate for 5 minutes.
4. Add cornstarch 1 tbsp at a time and toss to coat. Continue adding more cornstarch and tossing until tofu is fully coated.
5. Transfer tofu to the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
6. Add cooked tofu to a bowl and add peanut sauce to coat. Stirring frequently, until the tofu is fully coated with peanut sauce.
7. Enjoy as is or with rice!

Peanut Butter and Satay Tofu Nourish Bowl

Try this nourishing Peanut Butter and Satay Nourish Bowl.

Ingredients:

• Coconut milk
• GOOD GOOD Creamy Peanut Butter
• Curry paste
• Maple syrup
• Sesame oil
• Lime
• Tofu
• Salt
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Mango
• Red cabbage
• Avocado
• Radish
• Sticky jasmine rice
• Pickled red onion
• Chili flakes
• Sesame seeds

Directions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, GOOD GOOD Creamy Peanut Butter, curry paste, maple syrup, sesame oil, and lime until silky smooth.
2. Chop the tofu into small cubes and fry in sesame oil, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and maple syrup until golden brown and crispy.
3. Chop the bowl ingredients (dice the mango, shred the red cabbage, slice the avocado, slice the radish) and add to a bowl with sticky jasmine rice and pickled red onion.
4. Garnish with fresh lime, chili flakes, and sesame seeds.

Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen

This Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen is a quick, flavorful, and comforting meal.

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Ingredients:

• Noodles
• Peanut butter
• Chili powder
• Chili oil
• Soy sauce
• Water
• Toppings of your choice

Directions:

1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
2. Meanwhile, combine the peanut butter, chili powder, chili oil, soy sauce, and water in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
3. Drain the noodles, add them to the bowl with the sauce and toss until the noodles are fully coated. Garnish with chopped toppings or anything else you’d like.

Sweet Peanut Butter Recipes

Homemade Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

Peanut Butter Lover's Pie

This Peanut Butter Pie is a fan-favorite with no added sugar.

Ingredients:

• GOOD GOOD Creamy Peanut Butter
• Cream cheese
• Powdered sugar
• Whipped topping
• Graham cracker pie crust
• GOOD GOOD Choco Hazel Spread
• Peanuts

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, beat together GOOD GOOD Creamy Peanut Butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until well combined. Fold in whipped topping until completely incorporated.
2. Pour into graham cracker pie crust. Drizzle with warmed GOOD GOOD Choco Hazel Spread and top with peanuts. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.

Peanut Butter Berry Protein Pancakes

Indulge in a protein-packed breakfast with these PB Berry Protein Pancakes. These light and fluffy delights are not only delicious but also a fantastic source of energy to kickstart your day.

Ingredients:

• Flour
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Peanut butter
• Milk
• Vanilla extract
• Oil
• Raspberry jam
• Fresh berries
• Yogurt
• Granola
• Fresh mint
• Edible flowers

Directions:

1. To a bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. To a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, peanut butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
4. Add a little oil to a frying pan and once hot, pour in a third cup of the pancake batter.
5. Fry until bubbles begin to appear on the surface of the batter, flip and cook until golden brown on both sides.
6. Pile up the pancakes, layering with some raspberry jam in between.
7. Top with fresh berries, raspberry jam, peanut butter, yogurt, granola, fresh mint, and edible flowers.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats Breakfast Jar

This Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats Breakfast Jar is packed with wholesome ingredients and promises a delightful blend of flavors and textures.

Ingredients:

• Oats
• Milk
• Yogurt
• Peanut butter
• Chia seeds
• Cinnamon
• Banana
• Berries
• GOOD GOOD Strawberry Jam
• Granola
• Fresh mint

Directions:

1. To a jar, add the oats, milk, yogurt, peanut butter, chia seeds and cinnamon. Mix together and leave in the fridge overnight to thicken.
2. Slice up the banana and berries. Add the fruit to the overnight oats jar with GOOD GOOD Strawberry Jam, GOODG GOOD Creamy Peanut Butter, and granola and finish with fresh mint.

Quick and Easy Peanut Butter Snacks

Frozen Peanut Butter Grapes

A yogurt-peanut butter drizzle adds protein and healthy fat to frozen grapes. In the summer, try using cotton candy grapes for a snack that’s more like dessert. Peanut butter adds healthy fats, and Greek yogurt adds protein.

Per slice: 71 calories

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Peanut Butter Yogurt-Stuffed Sweet Potato

Roast a bunch of small sweet potatoes at the start of the week, then heat and eat them with peanut butter and yogurt. Or, you can microwave uncooked sweet potatoes and have this snack ready in 10 minutes. The recipe calls for chocolate chips and coconut as mix-ins, but you could swap those out for things like raisins, sunflower seeds, or even peanut butter chips!

Per ball: 118 calories

Raspberry Peanut Butter Toast

Toast with peanut butter and berries might seem obvious, but when was the last time you tried it? The best part about this recipe is that you can use whatever kind of berry you want (or you can substitute chopped fruit). Or, you can use thawed frozen berries for a softer, more jam-like consistency.

Per serving: 216 calories

Peanut Butter Yogurt Bark

This quick frozen yogurt bark is high in protein and just slightly sweet.

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Per serving: 178 calories

3-Ingredient Banana FroYo

What makes healthy banana soft serve even better? Peanut butter!

Per serving: 216 calories

Cinnamon-Peanut Butter Quinoa

Warm cooked quinoa on the stove with honey, almond milk, and cinnamon, then top everything with peanut butter.

PB&J Energy Bars

These energy bars have a base of oats and peanut butter, and they're sweetened with raisins and just a little bit of jam. The recipe makes six servings, and the bars are easy to stash in your purse, gym bag, or desk drawer. TBH, these are more of a dessert than a snack, but they're a great post-dinner treat with fiber, protein, and healthy fat.

Per brownie: 191 calories

Apple With Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip

Try mixing peanut butter with Greek yogurt for some extra protein and more volume.

Per serving: 208 calories

Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Frozen bananas are the secret to so many healthy recipes, and these bites are no exception. Each one has 9 grams of protein and plenty of healthy fats, which means it'll keep you full until your next meal. Tofu! Also, the recipe calls for peanut flour, not peanut butter.

Per serving: 180 calories

Delicious and Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bites

These bites are loaded with old fashioned oats, creamy peanut butter, and flax seeds.

Ingredients:

• Old fashioned oats
• Creamy peanut butter
• Flax seeds
• Chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit (optional)
• Almond butter or cashew (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Mix very well.
2. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
3. Use a cookie scoop to portion out and roll the bites. These bites are a bit sticky to roll, which is why the cookie scoop works great. Less time rolling with your hands.
4. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
5. If the mixture seems dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of additional honey or peanut butter. If the mixture seems to be too wet, add a little extra oatmeal or ground flax seeds.

Healthy Peanut Butter Bars

These healthy peanut butter bars are a delicious and healthy snack that satisfies your sweet tooth! This easy-to-follow recipe is made with FOUR wholesome ingredients that will give you all the energy you need to power through your day.

Ingredients:

• Creamy peanut butter
• Oat flour
• Maple syrup
• Mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Combine peanut butter, maple syrup, and oat flour in a medium bowl.
2. In a separate microwave-safe dish, melt chocolate chips and remaining peanut butter in 30-second increments.

Tips and Variations

• If you can’t find salted peanut butter, you can use unsalted and add 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt to the recipe.
• Yes, you can use almond butter or other types of nut butters.
• Yup! Double the recipe for these bars if you’re looking to feed a crowd.
• You can turn these into peanut butter balls! Roll the peanut butter mixture into balls and then place in the freezer for at least a half hour before dipping into chocolate.

To store these healthy peanut butter bars, wrap them individually or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Making Peanut Butter at Home

Did you know that it is super simple to make creamy and delicious peanut butter at home in just 5 minutes? Here’s how to make healthy peanut butter with just 2 ingredients and a food processor.

Ingredients:

• Roasted, unsalted peanuts
• Sea salt
• Maple syrup (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add 3 cups of peanuts and sea salt to a food processor.
2. Puree peanuts until smooth. It takes a few minutes. After a minute or two it will form a dough-like ball.
3. Peanut butter mixture is smooth and creamy when finished. Taste and add more salt if needed.
4. Add to an airtight container or airtight jar and store in the refrigerator.

Tips for Homemade Peanut Butter

• Use Roasted Peanuts: For the best flavor, you want to make sure to use roasted peanuts rather than unroasted/raw peanuts.
• Adjust Sweetness & Salt: Use the salt and maple syrup listed in the recipe card as a starting point. Taste and add more of either if you’d like.
• Don’t have a food processor? You can also make this in a high-powered blender!
• Cinnamon: When blending up your peanut butter, add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
• Pumpkin Spice: In the fall, it’s so fun to flavor your peanut butter with a bit of pumpkin spice! Just add add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice to your peanut butter.
• Maple: If you like a sweet peanut butter, increase the maple syrup to 1-2 tablespoons for both sweetness and a bit of maple flavor.

Health Benefits of Peanut Butter

As a plant-based dietitian, peanut butter is a great addition to your diet! It’s not only delicious, but it has a bunch of great health benefits too.

• Plant-Based Protein: Adding a serving (2 tablespoons) of peanut butter to oatmeal or toast is a great way to boost the protein since it provides 8 grams of protein.
• Heart Healthy Fats: Peanut butter is high in fat which is why it is a higher calorie food. However, the fat in peanut butter is heart healthy monounsaturated fat - the same fat as you find in olive oil.
• Vitamins: Peanut butter is rich in Vitamin E which plays an essential role in immune function. It is also a good source of folate, an important nutrient for pregnancy.
• Minerals: A serving of peanut butter is a good source of minerals such as phosphorus (important for bone health) and magnesium (essential role in metabolism and DNA formation).
• Budget Friendly: Making this homemade version with roasted peanuts from the bulk section saves you money!
• Salt and Sweeten to Taste: If you are looking to reduce your sodium or added sugar intake, making your own healthy homemade peanut butter lets you control how much salt/sugar goes into it.
• Add Fun Flavors: Experiment with new peanut butter flavors by mixing in cocoa powder, chocolate, pumpkin spice and more.

How Long Does Homemade Peanut Butter Last?

According to the USDA, a homemade peanut butter can last about 3-4 months in the refrigerator. Store-bought peanut butters often contain stabilizers that means the shelf life is longer than homemade.

Nutritional Information

Peanut butter made without added sugar is generally low in carbohydrates. This homemade peanut butter has 9 grams of carbs per serving (2 tablespoons).

Is Peanut Butter Gluten Free?

Yes, peanuts do not contain gluten so peanut butter is gluten free.

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