Did you know that November is the Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month? I had no idea about it until I stumbled upon this really amusing concept that was started back in 1995.
I have always loved Peanut Butter. Actually, I love butter; just the word ‘Butter’ has me drooling, and that’s why I thought of doing this post on Peanut Butter.
So, peanut is actually a legume–and not a nut–which is packed with nutrients like:
Protein
Fibre
Vitamin B6
Vitamin E
Magnesium
Potassium
Zinc
Copper
Iron
Manganese
…all packed in the tiny peanut. I read that peanuts also contain reservetrol–the anti-ageing molecule found in grapes, as well as healthy fats that cut cholesterol.
A handful of peanuts a day are enough to avail of the nutrients found in them.
Roasted peanuts are my favourite. And, to add to their nutritional value, I eat a handful of roasted peanuts with some jaggery as a dessert post lunch or dinner. If you haven’t had it ever, do try it out. The combination of peanuts and jaggery is awesome in taste, too!
At times, I fry some peanuts and sprinkle those on the poha that we have for breakfast. This, too, improves not only the taste of the dish, but also its nutritional value.
And, finally, I love peanuts in the butter form the most! Be it the crunchy variety or the creamy, Peanut Butter makes for an excellent snack when spread on a chapati or bread when I suffer from hunger pangs in the middle of the day, or night, or evening, or whenever.
The chapati-Peanut Butter roll/Peanut Butter sandwich is not only filling, but also nutritious. It is reassuring knowing that this snack that I have is not just some junk that I stuff to satisfy my hungry belly, but food that my body benefits from.
Just dipping my finger to scoop out some Peanut Butter from the jar is one of the most satisfying experiences for me!
How about you? Do you like Peanut Butter? Are you a diehard fan? If you are, then wish you, too, a very happy Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month!
Love,
SHILPA…
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A peanut butter and banana sandwich! My power breakfast! It is so filling and keeps me in a good mood too!
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Yayy! MIne, too! 🙂 ❤
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I used to think i wouldn’t like it, honestly. But I’ve grown to love peanut butter over the years. Haven’t even tried it in many variations… Just basic toast with peanut butter 🙂
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Me, too….only peanut butter with bread. And, I fell in love with it instantly when I just heard about it! 😛
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I loved this power punch of a post even though I don’t like peanut butter ! Glad to see you hosting too 🍕. I missed you last month .
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I know, SUnita. I too missed doing last month’s ft post. And, I am glad I did it this month, and that, too, with the prompt I found somewhere in the virtual world-Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month! 😛
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Despite trying it many times, I never liked it. I guess it continues to be very popular in US
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Yes, Arvind. It may be, and that’s where it came from. But, the love for peanuts for quite a many people brought it to Indian shores and into Indian kitchens. 😀
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I’m quite apprehensive of the fake peanut butter we get in India which includes companies like ITC who use hydrogenated oil as a cheaper substitute!
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Ohhh….Now, that’s something I wasn’t aware of! Although, hubby doesn’t buy the one manufactured in India.. Ironical, I know, me being an Indian and valuing products manufactured abroad! 😛
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Always check ingredients, most manufacturers understand the psychology of consumers. How many of us actually look up for the product info?
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My hubbh does! 😀
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great
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Shilpa I didn’t know it had a month dedicated to it. I am not a peanut butter fan, but both my husband and daughter are. My daughter takes chocolate peanut butter roti roll while my husband enjoys it with apple. Can you imagine?? We make our own peanut butter at home too.
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Wow! That’s great, Anshu! Making your own peanut butter gives you that much more freedom to try out its variations, isn’t it? 🙂
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I like peanuts in food… Makes it so crunchy and flavourful. I sometimes have peanut butter with a slice of bread as it is the quickest breakfast I can dish out. Didn’t know there’s a whole month dedicated to it. 😀
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Haha! I, too, was unaware of it, Raj. But, peanut butter being so special and having quite a many fans, does deserve a month dedicated to it, doesn’t it? 😛
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Oh you hit the right note with me Shilpa- I LOVE butter too though I havent ever tried Peanut butter; now I wonder why is that. I dig peanuts a lot too and I use it for Poha / sabudana / salads etc. I think I need to try out peanut butter – any brand you recco I should start with?
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Hibby bought the American Garden’s U.S. Peanut butter (creamy). I just love to eat it, but don’t know any brands. 😜
But do try it out.. Get a smaller jar, though. In case you don’t like it in the butter form! 😀😀
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I love love loveeeeeee this post because I’m totally crazy about Peanut butter! Actually peanut is my favorite nut and I love it in any form. A chunky peanut butter sandwich sprinkled with cinnamon and chia seeds is my favorite along with a banana peanut butter sandwich.
You can use peanut butter is so many forms and I love its flavor! Have you tried roasting/sauteing vegetables in peanut butter instead of regular oil or ghee? Try it, it is simply delicious!
November is the month of peanut butter lovers? Well, now I do have to do a post on it, right? 🙂
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Yayy! Hi-five, Soumya! 🙂
I liked the idea of peanut butter+cinnamon+chia seeds sandwich and will surely give it a try. But, first I am going to try out roasting my veggies in peanut butter. I too love peanuts. I use groundnut oil for cooking and the aroma it gives when heated, brings me alive! So, I am sure using peanut butter for roasting veggies will be equally interesting!
Thanks for the idea! ❤
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I love peanut butter! Tomorrow, I’m going to make pasta (or maybe spaghetti squash) with a peanut sauce. I like the chunky type of peanut butter to get more crunchiness into my diet. Also, I use the peanut butter that only has peanuts and a little salt in the listing of ingredients.
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Pasta with peanut sauce does sound interesting, Alice!
I, too, prefer the crunchy kind as it gives me a stronger flavour of peanuts. This time, though, hubby got home the creamy one. Will finish it using as a bread-spread! 🙂
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Peanut is rich in vitamin b6! Vitamin B6 touches almost all aspects of your metabolism. Metabolism is your body’s way of converting foods into energy it needs to function well.
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Thank you for sharing the information !
Thanks for visiting! 😊
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