This Wednesday, Jan 24 is in the US and we're spreading the word. Spoon into the creamy, the chunky and the downright playful side of - make your own, serve it on pizza and/or hot dogs and then we wrap it all up in some dessert recipes that will leave you feeling all warm and gooey inside.
Roast whole blanched peanuts in a 180°C oven for 15 minutes, stirring often, or until deep golden. Cool, then process with 2 tbsp of peanut oil for each cup peanuts, until a smooth (or chunky) paste forms. Add more oil if needed. Add salt to taste and a little honey, if you want it slightly sweet. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
A tablespoon of peanut butter has about the same calories as four squares of chocolate. Source: China Squirrel
Flip it and disperse it
Quite possibly the easiest hack ever (big call, we know). Want to avoid that oily rise? Then simply store your nutty jar upside-down and boom - you'll have solid goodness ready to spoon and spread without any mixing or fuss. Just make sure your jar is sealed tightly to avoid any leaks.
Don't waste a drop
Serve your hot chocolate in an almost-empty jar to combine the goodness of peanut and chocolate once again.
That time PB and...
Pizza
On Friday, January 5, London pizza joint released its Veganuary pizza special. A sourdough pizza base topped with combines beetroot, pumpkin pesto, chickpeas, crispy onions, celery, sultanas and maple and peanut butter. We all know , so this may just take off.
Phobias
Proceed with caution, especially if you have arachibutyrophobia - the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth. Those with the phobia may just want to steer clear of the nutty butter and keep it to jam.
Eggs
A hybrid between the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup and a Cadbury Creme Egg - the Peanut Butter Creme Egg replaces the white gooey creme with a soft and gooey peanut butter creme. They generally come in a pack of five, and while this isn't a Cadbury product, it's creamy butter filling certainly reminds us of that classic Easter time favourite. It isn't available in Australia, so we'll have to settle with Reese's Peanut Butter bars and Cadbury Creme eggs on their own for the time being.
Do your morning eggs lack a little something? Is peanut butter that something you've been missing all along? If the answer is no, then definitely don't hit play...
Pudding meets icy delight in this bowl of watermelon and rosewater syrup, which is finished with a scoop of . Who knew melon and peanuts could be such great compadres?
Hot dogs
Source: Leanne Kitchen
This might be a case of "don't knock it til you try it," but the question is would you try it?
More than a spread
7 ways to turn your jar of peanut butter into a killer dessert.
This pays homage to the American love of peanut butter, which is swirled through the brownie base and added as a topping for a double whammy.
Source: SBS Food
If you're camping out this summer, you have a chance to make one of the most addictive American fire-roasted treats: ! Happy campers all round when biscuits, marshmallows, bananas, strawberries, jam, chocolate and peanut butter all stack up!
Source: Dinner at Tiffani's
Cookie batter and a cast-iron skillet is all you need to make this supersized, beloved peanut butter and choc-chip ‘skookie’.
Source: Chris Chen
This ultra nutty shake is OTT in the best kind of way. Smooth peanut butter, Reese's peanut butter cups and vanilla ice-cream pave the way for a strong pretzel finish. #dietstartstomorrow
Peanut butter pretzel carnage Source: Chris Middleton
Have you got chocolate cake goals in 2018? Then this layered cake is a show-stopper to say the least. Finished with a peanut butter frosting, peanut brittle and drizzled with dark chocolate, you'll have quite the rep. in your friendship circle when birthdays roll around.
Chocolate layer cake with peanut butter frosting Source: Chris Middleton
We're not sure you will ever forgive us for introducing you to the incredible flavour combination in this recipe, but go ahead, indulge away! The smooth, sweetness of the ice-cream is wonderfully balanced against the salty, nuttiness of the crunchy peanut biscuit.
Peanut butter and choc chunk ice-cream with cinnamon salt and peanut biscuits Source: Petrina Tinslay
A little bit old school, a little bit cool - this New York-Italian mash-up is filled with a luscious peanut butter mousse and sweet strawberry conserve. This must-see dessert also falls under the must-eat category as well - lucky you!
Peanut butter and jelly cannoli Source: Alicia Taylor
