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What dips well in peanut butter? ›

You can use peanut butter by simply spread it on bread and eat. You can also use it to make various milkshakes, cupcakes, cookies, ice creams, jellies, and desserts. Some people just eat a spoonful of peanut butter. You can also dip regular biscuits in peanut butter to twist them, for a change of taste.

Whether you prefer smooth or crunchy, use a jar of peanut butter in sweet and savoury dishes, from cakes, puddings and brownies to Asian-style salads.

Adding a small amount of vanilla extract or cinnamon for extra flavor. Mixing in cocoa powder or cacao nibs for a chocolate peanut butter. Mixing in a small amount of coconut oil for a creamier texture and a hint of coconut flavor. Mixing in a small amount of powdered ginger or nutmeg for a spicy kick.

Mix PB with yogurt, cinnamon, and a hint of honey or maple syrup. Dip in apples slices, celery, or spread on toast with banana slices and coconut. Mix into noodles. Thanks to its salty, nutty flavor and creamy texture, Asian-inspired noodle dishes taste divine with peanut sauce.

Improved heart health

One of the main fats in peanut butter is oleic acid. When substituted for other fats in your diet, oleic acid helps maintain good cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure. Managing these levels in your body can lower the risk of heart disease. Peanut butter also contains omega-6 fatty acid.

According to The National Peanut Board, an unopened jar of peanut butter can last six to nine months at room temperature. Once opened, they say that it can last two to three months in the pantry before you should move it to the fridge, where it can maintain quality for another three to four months.

While there's no shame in enjoying a spoonful of peanut butter right out of the jar, Largeman-Roth recommends eating peanut butter with another food for a more filling, nutritious snack. She suggests fruits and vegetables (such as apples, celery, or bananas), oatmeal, whole-grain toast, yogurt or smoothies.

Bananas, pickles, honey, or marshmallows — they're all ingredients that go with peanut butter, if you ask enough people.

What can I dip apples in besides peanut butter? ›

For each sandwich, spread 2 tablespoons peanut butter onto 1 slice of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon jelly onto another slice of bread. Place on top of peanut butter, jelly-side down.

The Upside Down Method: Store a jar of natural peanut butter upside down for one to three days, then shake for 20 seconds before opening it. Apparently storing the jar upside down enables the oil to rise back up through the peanut butter and essentially mix itself.