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There’s no denying that it goes great on toast but that’s not the only way that you can use up that leftover jar of organic peanut butter. The great tasting spread has many different applications and is a welcome addition to everything from salad dressings to desserts.

Don’t be afraid to experiment in the kitchen; try one of these very creative ways of using organic peanut butter.

Oats

Start your day the right way with a delicious serving of oats. Oats are one of the healthiest breakfast options going around, and the wide variety of toppings means that no two morning meals have to be the same.

Organic peanut butter is a great addition to your morning bowl of porridge. Try combining it with banana, cinnamon, chia seeds and a pinch of salt. Your oats can be prepared the night before (a process known as overnight oats, in which your topping flavours are given time to soak and marinate) or served hot and fresh in the morning, it’s up to you!

Ice cream

Peanut butter and ice cream are simply a killer combination. The smooth, buttery taste of the spread complements the creamy texture of the desert perfectly.

What's more, it’s very easy to make your own peanut butter ice cream at home. Simply combine a cup of organic peanut butter with cream, milk, sugar, and a dash of salt. Blend until smooth and place in the freezer overnight. Delicious!

Smoothies

Smoothies are a great way of getting your daily dose of fruit and veggies in. Unfortunately, ‘green’ smoothies can look and taste less than appetising. Why not sweeten your morning drink up with a spoon (or two) or peanut butter? Many quality peanut butter spreads are also an excellent source of protein, perfect for a post-gym recovery drink.

Peanut butter pairs especially well with blueberries, bananas, and almonds. Of course, feel free to experiment by adding a spoonful of the spread to your all-time favourite smoothie recipe to see how it tastes!

Frosting

Move over plain vanilla cupcakes — peanut butter has arrived. Including a spoonful of peanut butter in your vanilla frosting adds just the right amount of complexity to your favourite sweet treat.

Make sure you opt for a smooth peanut butter rather than crunchy. If you are heating your frosting over the stovetop, avoid turning the temperature up too high — doing so may cause the spread to split.

Chicken skewers

The combination of chicken and peanuts is nothing new but did you know that you can use an organic peanut butter spread to create a delicious marinade?

To make sure the flavours truly complement each other, ensure you use a quality brand of peanut butter and combine with a dash of soy sauce, squeeze of lime, and a teaspoon of sugar. The chicken should sit in the marinade (refrigerated) for a few hours before being fried on the grill. Yum!

Soup

Continuing in the savoury theme, there are many traditional recipes from the African region that utilise peanut butter as the hero ingredient in soup.

West African peanut soup, a classic dish from Sierra Leone, combines organic peanut butter with tomato, sweet potato, ginger and cayenne pepper. The meal is also known as granat soup, and it’s an excellent way of getting a few servings of vegetables into your kids. Who wouldn’t say no to peanut butter!

Hummus

Hummus is a Middle-Eastern dip, traditionally made from chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Substituting peanut butter for tahini puts a new twist on the classic spread, adding a creamy, nutty taste that goes well with crackers and bread.

Buying and storing peanut butter

The key to all of the above dish ideas? Making sure that you’re buying quality, organic peanut butter.

The popularity of the spread means that there will be many different brands available at your local supermarket. Avoid the cheap, mass produced options. These will be made from low quality ingredients and are probably filled with artificial sweeteners and preservatives.

By purchasing organic peanut butter, your meals will benefit from the addition of whole, natural ingredients. Not only will they taste better, but the spread will have a higher nutritional content.

Peanut butter is traditionally stored in a cool, dark place, such as the pantry. Once opened, a jar of peanut butter should remain fresh for approximately three months. Alternatively, storing the product in the fridge should help it last a little longer, around six months.

Next time you are left with a few tablespoons at the bottom of the peanut butter jar, why not try one of the above recipe ideas? Before long, you’ll be adding organic peanut butter to everything!

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