…I call it love.
I have had a love/love relationship with peanut butter ever since my days as a tot. I fondly remember bringing a PB&J sandwich to school everyday in my quintessential LLBean lunchbox with my initials embroidered on the front, of course. Those days, it was Jif – today, though my palate has matured, my undying some for the PB has not. Cinnamon Raisin Swirl, Dark Chocolate, Maple, Honey, Butter Toffee (to name a few) have grown to be the object of my affection.
But why peanut butter? What is it about this nutty snack that makes me swoon at the mere thought of it?
A few things…
1. It’s taste. PB is the great unifier, as it appeals to sweet and salty loves alike. Use it on oats, crackers, desserts, hell – even spaghetti. Whatever it’s canvas, Peanut Butter never fails to shine through in all of it’s nutty splendor.
2. It’s nutritional stats. Protein/Fiber/Healthy Fats/Omega 3s… enough said.
Peanut Butter is the “Edward Cullen” of foods.. sheer perfection.
Not a day goes by when I don’t consume at least 2 Tbsps of my nutty better half. As a result, I feel stronger, more energized, and healthier than I ever have in my life. It tastes fabulous AND makes me strong? It’s as though I have my own chef and personal trainer compact in a little jar. I love!
Though I must be honest, PB & I have not always had such a beautiful relationship. As we all know, there was a period in my life when I went through some issues and struggles and put PB on the back burner. But as a loyal and faithful companion, PB has remained by my side; waiting for me to come to my senses and realize how utterly amazing it is. Now that I have, I am never going back to life without.. PB&Jenny forever.
Some of my favorite brands include:
- Peanut Butter and Co.
- Naturally Nutty
- Naturally More
- Teddie’s
- Nuttzo
- Justin’ Nut Butter
- Crazy Richard’s
If you’re interested you can check out some of these sites for more information on mi amor…
- Health Benefits of Peanut Butter
- 5 Foods that you Should Place in your Diet (FYI: PB is #1)
- Peanut Butter Lovers.com
So now it’s your turn to tell me… What do you like about Peanut Butter? What’s your favorite way to eat it? Favorite brand? Favorite Flavor? Dish!
Live.Laugh.Be Nutty
85 comments:
I love PB for the same reasons you listed. I also didn't grow up with it, so when I moved to the U.S. and discovered its power I was amazed.
When I did a short exchange program in high school, I went to Berlin. My host asked me to bring some of "America's best butter"...she was talking about peanut butter of course! So glad that I have access to it!
I'm a lover of PB as well ... always have been. It actually pains me that I work in a profession where PB is banned :( At least I can eat it when I'm not at work :)
My favourite way to eat PB is right from the bottle with a big spoon ... my second favourite way is to have PB with some crunchy apples!!!
My favourite brand is Presidents Choice Only Peanuts Natural Peanut Butter. It is sooooooooooooo yummy!!!!
I've been reading your blog for a while but I don't know if I've ever commented! As a teenager, I actually convinced myself that I didn't like peanut butter because I was so afraid of it. For over 5 years, I really believed that I didn't like it and never ate it. Now, like you, I eat at least 2 tbsp a day and I can't imagine not eating it. I even put it on my ice cream! Yummy!
hey there girlie! ur a nut! lol in a great way tho! ive gotta ask u, how did u get over ur love/hate "relationship" lol with pb. how did u bring urself to start eating it again. just like one morning u were like, "screw it, im having pb"? do u measure ur pb or not really? jw
yea as u can probably tell, im letting my fear of pb get the best of me, when in reality, its soooooooo irrational and completely bonkers!
xoxo
katie
This is great. I love peanut butter too, but I also love almond, sunflower seed and cashew butter too. In my part of the country (so cal) I get all these butters at Trader Joes. I get mostly all natural.
I use them as a spread over waffles as my favorite thing...
The other way I use them is in protien shakes.
They are perfect for vanilla and chocolate protien shakes.
On occasion when I forget to shop a spoon and the container can be a lifesaver.
GREAT BLOG!
Thanks for sharing.
I love peanut butter! I feel like it makes most things even better! My favorite is White Chocolate Wonderful.
Hi Jenny! PB addiction is awesome. I have to say, I'm weird and I enjoy PB with butternut squash. Try this combo! Baked thinly sliced BNS (so it's still soft on the inside but has a little crust on the outside)inside a peanut butter and pumpkin butter slathered sandwich. No need for banana!!! :) I haven't tried many brands of PB so I don't know what's yummiest. Generic brands like Peter Pan sit in my pantry... but hey Ms. PB expert, if you had 1 true love, which brand would it be??
I love PB in Thai food (yay peanut stir-fries!), and in pretty much anythings, really.
Have you tried P.B. Loco peanut butter? Sooooo good!
dark chocolate PB &Co is my fav right now for sure
I love PB & Co!! Especially White Chocolate Wonderful. I can't find it around here anymore. :(
i am still discovering all the wonders that are peanut butter. but you know old time pb&j never fails.
today for lunch i was feeling a foodie moment, so i have a pb, pure pumpkin, & jelly sandwich :)
being a poor college student i must say my favorite brand is kroger's natural creamy or chunky :)
Sorry, I'm a (raw) almond butter chick ;)
I can never decide my favorite PB brand! Whenever I'm on my current jar, I'm convinced its the best bc I loooooove PB so mucho! Ever since I was little I've loved PB and apples. I remember "discovering" it and thinking it was the most inventive way to eat PB. I used to "make it" for my family members on their bdays bc I thought it was equivalent to baking someone a cake hahaha. I don't think that combo will ever get old for me.
Have a wonderful dia guapa
Ahhhh is that first picture seriously all the PBs you have!?! If it is, I am SUPER jealous!!!
I am pretty much obsessed with all forms of PB.. I could eat it for every meal of the day! [And sometimes I do end up having it every meal!]
I can't decide my favorite type of PB..!! I think dark chocolate dreams is up there though.. I'm obsessed with that stuff!!! I love it in greek yogurt, oatmeal, on toast, on crackers, with ice cream, with muffins... pretty much on anything! Or even straight out of the jar.. that's pretty darn good too.
LOVE this post girl!! I am definitely celebrating National Peanut Butter Month to its fullest extent :)
I love a good peanut butter and banana sandwich! I am still getting used to the different brands in Germany and the jars are definitely NOT big enough. I did find a kind with chocolate chips in it which makes my taste buds pretty happy. I started to get into almond butter when I lived in Portland, but it is so dang expensive!
-Katie
Faaaaantastic ode to your one true love (sorry, Ginge)! Have you had Barney Butter? More importantly have you had crunchy BB? Oh my goodness, if not, get on that!
Crunchy BB smoothered on an English muffin? Heaven.
I love PB & Co...White Chocolate Wonderful is my absolute favorite!!
I think my stance on peanut butter is well known :-)
i think we share the same pb obsession..definitely..haha not a bad thing of course though! ;) theres much worse to be obsessed about..
anyway, i'd say currently my favorite is PB Loco's banana peanut butter..its amazing! theres actually a PB Loco cafe about an hour away from me..and i'm planning a trip soon to enjoy all their peanut butter glory! pretttty excited! have a good friday!!
i love love love this tribute to pb. definitely necessary. ive never tried a peanut butter that i dont like, honestly, theyre all great. but i, too love naturally more! also skippy natural, and fresh ground honey roasted peanut butter from whole foods! its the beeest. fav way to eat pb: straight out of the jar with a big spoon.
you are so cute. and delightfully nutty. I lovveee you booo!!
favorite PB is currently Mighty Maple. it makes my heart sing. I like it mixed in with warm pumpkin puree and spices.. have you tried it? I think you should.
Maranatha AB also has a special place in my heart.
PS
I owe you many props for showing me to love PB. I think of you each time I crack open my PB/AB jar.. xoxo
You are too cute girl! I love PB as well, but also was scared of it for so long bc I put it in the "fattening" category and neglected to enjoy it even though it's full of GOOD fats :) These days I lurrrvvvve the stuff, from stirred into my morning oats to slathered on an apple topped with cheese (yes, weird) -- it's stellar in every way!
HAPPY FRIDAY :) !!
haha! love it! pb is so versatile.., nut butters are thhheee bestt invention ever, lol..who ever invented it i want to hug him/her ;)
*now off to count my nut butters! lol i think i have 14 diff jars..hmm...lol. gotta check ;)
xx
maya
i like plain and chuncky. I have not really come around to the flavors. i REALLY want to try the maple or cinnamon raisin pb and co stuff, but they dont sell it where i live :(
i love to eat it SCHMELTED on hot toast, on apples, and with spring rolls or spicy peanut noodles.
I am in a state of sort of putting it on the back burner because of calories as well, i know i need to put that out of my head though. i really do love the stuff!
Hey Jenny! PB is wonderful and there is no other flavor like it! My fav combo is PB & Choc!!!
:D loved this...and the title, i was like DUH Jenny likes peanut butter, i knew that haha...but omg your Pb collection is ridic so amazing lol...i think i have like okay *counting in my head*......16 nut butters! haha... wow. but maya and i share and go through them pretty darn fast.
but i think you beat me ;)
and yes Pb/nut butters are so versatile, and so healthy! best food ever...next to oatmeal of course. ;)
xx
Eliza
Michelle - I'd have to say my all-time fav. brand of PB (at least this week...) is PB&Co - I love all of their flavors :)
Julie - never tried PBLoco! can you believe it? It's definitely one of my goals before I die.
peanut butter is hte best- since discovering the blog world i've started eating it SO much more
pb&co cinnamon raisin swirl is my fav :)
xoxo
shelley
almond butter and figs,
oats with almond butter icing,
and soft whole weat spread with any type of nut butter.
i like WCW PB&Co, TJ's Raw Almond Butter, and the Natural Jif in a pinch.
I love PB!! I love how now I feel free to eat it because it's good for you and all things in moderation :-) I remember the days when I was fat phobes and wouldn't touch the stuff. PB is one of God's gifts!!
Love this tribute to peanut butter! I love it for the same reasons as you..it tastes great, goes well with almost everything, and is great for you! I am in love with PB&Co Cinnamon Raisin yum yum!
I have SUCH a love/hate relationship with pb-- but mostly love :)
I think I could put pb on anything AND everything. Seriously though, can't think of anything it wouldn't be tasty on...
LOVE pb&co cin raisin swirl.. Once I'm feeling a little more adventurous, I want to try dark chocolate dreams. Mmmm.
Have a fabulous day, gorgeous!
Bec
A WONDERFUL post my dear! You know I am a BIT obsessed with PB as well. Although, I will admit that I actually do like almond butter better! Even so, any nut butter tops the list of my favorite foods. MaraNatha is definitely my favorite brand, and Eastwind is also pretty good. Such a HEALTHY, DELICIOUS, VERSITLE treat!
xxoo
Heather
i adore the peanut, but lately I have crossed over to the almond side. I think its because that salty goodness, called Teddies you sent me, is all gone, and I love really salty peanut butters...to answer your wonderfully prompted essay question, i love PB on pretty much anything however its best when paired with a jam on a bagel. Simple and delish.
PB is also like Edward Cullen because its lifespan is forever...just like Eddies. I mean a year is a long life for a lil peanut.
this month should be dedicated to you haha! def my fav is Naturally More. Because I always want more...naturally..
Great stash post! I did a post like that a month or so ago and I felt like I was hoarding wayyy to many versions and varieties but sometimes you're just in the mood for one over another, as you well know!!!! LOL
That cinn swirl PB & Co. one looks heavenly, i have never tried any of their brands, need to get on that!
TGIF & Enjoy your weekend lovie :)
Hey nutty girl, you forgot MaraNatha which is pretty phenomenal!
Who knew you had soooo much Peanut Butter?! ...I guess I should have known ;)
...With all of those options, my everyday (or almost everyday) PB sammie would be even more delicious!! hhaha :D
Oh and one more thing: That last pic is Epic! <3
I love love love pb!!!
I make my own, and I just love it. In oatmeal, on a banana, pb&jelly, in savory foods, in smoothies, with pumpkin puree...I haven't met a meal that had pb that I didn't like :D
i know your love for this fantastic creation, so i know that i gotta get my hands on some of this love! :) i have jiff in the pantry right now, but i feel as if i should branch out! what do you suggest love?
To be honest I wasn't a huge PB fan as a kid because my Mom always had the "natural" kind and not Jiffy. I went to college and tried the PB with sugar and trans fats and loved...Now I'm back to loving the natural version - I love with pretzels and smoothies!
This post is near and dear to my <3 of course! Your undying devotion to PB is relatable girl!!!
I eat btwn 2-4 T a day (usually closer to 4!!!!) - OK basically I eat a jar a week, which is fabulously tasty. I LOVE TJ's crunchy salted and Teddy PB, but of course I'm totally into PB&Co anything!!!
Apples + PB are my go-to snack (Read: 2-3 apples w/PB a day!) but lately i've been roasting my apples in the oven with cinn and nunaturals liquid, 450 for 10 min, and topping with drippy pb. Fabulous.
I love PB on just about anything... my Oats never go without a dollop of the good stuff on top, apple slices always need a drizzle, and froyo just tastes soooo much better with some melted Dark Chocolate Dreams on it. Ughhhh I craaaave it as I talk about it haha... can't go wrong with the p.buttah! I'm a die hard Teddie's smoooth fan but I love ALL kinds :)
Impressive collection! I am jealous! I love all kinds of nut butters, but you can never beat good old peanut butter. :) I just tried Dark Chocolate Dreams for the first time today and I have fallen in love. I really want to try Mighty Maple, but I can't find it anywhere. :(
Oatmeal is the BEST for PB, oh and freshly sliced apples. My favorite PB would have to be Once Again with flax. I won it in a giveaway and it had the texture of AB, which is my favorite nut butter.
the fact that you said peanut butter is the edaward cullen of foods makes me happy.
Hehe, I have a nut butter and coffee addiction. My roommate last year thought it was so weird I had a ton of diff pbs and also coffee flavors ;) I love the taste and texture of pb and also that it's so filling! I love it in oats and greek yogurt, and with bananas. I looove flavored pb, especially chocolate! I really like dark choc dreams and also the marantha dark chocolate pb.
Hola! Ohhh PB, how I love thee. Although if I'm honest, I love AB more...
But anyway, ahem, back to PB:
I like PB's flavour and how well it adapts to other flavours and foods. My all-time favourite way to eat it is in oatmeal but I love scooping it up with sliced apples as well.
Fave brand? Probs whole foods.
Have an awesome weekend!
I am PBs bitch or is it my bitch? i have about 12 jars
trader joe's unsalted crunchy. i go through the jars in 4 days. or less..
best way to eat it? on a banana. porn at its finest.
Lovin the buttahhhh! Don't hate me but I think sunflower is a little tastier then peanut butter. I swear..you must try it on your squash!!
xoxo
Maggie
oh god oh god oh god. I love peanut butter as much as I love oats, which is sayin' A LOT. Love this post :) Gonna write down some of the names of PB you mentioned that I've never tried. Already adore PB&Co. and Naturally More. . . Have you tried MaraNatha or Arrowhead Mills PB?
PB is amazing on oats, of course, and on bananas, sweet potatoes, even cucumbers.. x)
I'm glad you gave our beloved pb some due credit. cute picture at the end!
soo funny, I think I did like my third post about my own nut butter addiction this week. seriously though I am like floored by all the varieties. growing up it was just peter pan!!!
I just began adding pb to oatmeal and plain yogurt in the last few months. It's now my favorite way to eat the stuff. So tasty and it really helps fill me up.
I love PB simply because it tastes good. We still have a love/hate relationship, but it's so good!
I actually am digging on Kirkland's organic PB! I am shocked but it's good and has no palm oil. Score!
I just made an apple/pb panini and it rocked my face off. I totally love apples and PB!
I had no idea it was National PB Month totally going to have to do something big to celebrate.
Mmmm... PB. I used to eat Jif straight out of the jar, and everyone else in my family thought I was crazy. Now I do that with multiple types of nut butter, but I don't really care what people think about that anymore. ;)
Peanut butter is luscious, filling, and nutritious. It tastes amazing. It goes great with anything. It makes the simplest piece of toast taste like heaven... especially with some coarse sea salt granules on top. *drool* Now I'm going to go eat some. :)
I love pb so much I wish I could marry it.
It's the one thing I can ALWAYS count on to taste amazing and keep me full. If I don't get at least 2 heaping spoonfuls per day, I'm sad :(
mmmm I think I drooled all over everything when I read your post! Way to make my mouth water ;)
I LOVE to plop my peanut butter goodness into a dish of cottage cheese.. and then top it off with cinnoman and honey. Sounds gross but its to die for!
xo
Tat
i love pb! prolly one o' my fave foods of all time. my 2 faves are natural smooth (no oil added) and crunchy w/ salt. yummmmmm :)
like you, peanut butter =life.
cant go one day without it, i have about 7 or 8 open jars with different flavors :)
almond, cashew or whatever nut butter aint got nuttin on peanut butter!
i like all the pb&co brands, plus PB LOCO has a cookie dough flavor that was interesting. but im a sucker for the original smuckers all natural oil on the top pb too. no smuckers or jif for me (no trans fats, thank youuuuu!)
i like it on everythinggg. pb, banan and chocolate sandwiches, with apple butter, with pumpkin and the classic jelly on breadd.
i also really like it spread on cereal and my NEW favorite combo
maple pb from pb&co on a honey graham clif z bar.
delish!
I have to agree with all of your reasons! Plus it makes almost anything taste delicious!
PB is so versatile, I like it on just about anything! And the fact that it can be creamy, crunchy, or any flavor you want is pretty fantastic too :) PB is just amazing...
guess what the first thing was that i ate when i came out of surgery? a nana with PB. naturally! and of course many thoughts in my head about you :D
xoxo
I think it's so great that you enjoy your favourite product every day, you should! I eat it every day too, but have only been a 'fan' for the last few months.
Yes, that's right. I ate it before, but never loved it. I was kind of a 'PB lover virgin' ;) But boy, has that changed!
I really wanna try the special PB&Co-butters and the PBLoco-butters, but I live in Europe and they don't sell them here. I've asked the companies, but they aren't able to ship them to me:( Only for 85 dollars and that's a bit too much, even for a PB-lover!
So without the cool flavours (cookie dough!, chocolate dreams, bee jees, cinnamon&raisin) available: I'm mixing my own butters in the meantime! Honey and PB, nutella and PB...not the real thing but still pretty good!
And to let you know: you and your blog are one of the reasons for my love for PB! Your writing about it was so addictive:)
Have a great weekend!
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
I love natural p.b, but I stir in my own salt and some stevia. Sometimes cinnamon or cacao powder.
Crazy? Maybe.
i think we need to live together and combine our pb-ness; ok, i just want to steal all the different ones you want because i've never tried them (And too poor to buy!).
got your email too, have fun w/ ginge; no worries.
<3 you
So cute! I've grown from the traditional PB&J to more grown up versions hehe :-) I looove PB ice cream. I think that'd be my fav way to eat it. Or on some apples!
why? it tastes so good!
favorite brand=PB & Co. dark chocolate dream
favorite way= topping to oatmeal or spread to a tj's muffin
i am still a virgin to many of the wonderous flavors out there i have been dyinggg to try (ex.nutzo!) but for the ones i have tried i would have to agree with those who favor dark chocolate dreams! it is just soooo good =)
Gina G
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I love the old PB and Co smooth operator- when it was crazy runny and just peanuts and salt. PERFECT for drizzling over yogurt/cereal messes!
you are too cute!! PB Raisin Swirl is my absolute favoriteeeee. I love Banana, Chocolate syrup, PB, and coffee smoothies. They are soo good! Just blend everything together with some ice and it tastes amazingggg :)
Ahhh peanut butter! We have been best buds for many, many years now. Why? Well, dear ol' PB is one of the best 'go to' foods there is! If you've got bread and PB, you've got a meal. Throw some jelly in there and you are set.
Only have chocolate? Well, dip that in PB too!
Apple? Same goes.
Banana? They love each other.
See where I'm going with this?
Peanut Butter really IS everyone's best friend. He loves everyone, sweet, salty and anywhere in between.
My favorite way to enjoy him (other than straight out of the jar, of course) is paired up with chocolate. THAT is really the best thing in the world.
Hm This post made me realize that i still have so many more brands of PB to explore!
I really like PB& Co. (and their amazing cookbook!), Maranatha, and the good ol' Whole Foods brand. Fave ways to eat it:
PB & pretzles
PB Chili
PB BBQ Tofu
Clearly, I like the salty, sweet action:)
i love how you have nearly 20 jars of different pb's! i must give credit to you for making me love peanut butter again!
although i am still trying all the peanut butters out there, i must say my favorite so far is pb & co. smooth operator and teddie's :)
jenna
The blogging world has made me love PB all over again.
Fitting that you have such a massive stash, you are PB & Jenny. I should expect no less! hehe
I adore PB in oatmeal.
Peanut butter is by far my favorite food. I'm an American living in Paris where peanut butter is an expensive and rare commodity. The French prefer Nutella and don't see what all the hype is about PB. This not only frustrates me but becomes a point of contention when it becomes difficult to acquire this NECESSITY! :) Anyway, everytime I go back to the States I bring back a couple of jars which, unfortunately, don't last long enough. My favorite brand is SMART BALANCE which I typically eat at least 2x a day, sometimes straight from the jar :)
I agree with you! Peanut Butter is a must have for life! Also, Peanut Butter & Co. is my fav, but I think you knew that already! I can always eat it straight out of the jar, but if I'm in a sweet mood, I'll make a sandwich with my Grandma's Strawberry Jam and then grill it (like a grilled cheese but without the butter). It's SOOO good! If I want something a little savory, I put it on a BLT. Yum! Okay, now I really want some PB!!
Great post! I had no idea it was Peanut Butter Month!!
I'm crushed that you didn't list my Sweet Ella's organic peanut butter or my Cream Nut natural peanut butter. My family has been making it the same way since 1925 (though the organic thing is new, obviously). Send me an email via Koeze.com if you'd like to try some. Be well, --jk
GAH! i love love love your new look around these parts!! so stylish! i have missed me some pbjenny. i am back noww! MWAH!
I think I was reborn the day I discovered Peanut Butter and Co. peanut butter. I'm officially an addict...also named Jenny...but you seem to have better hair than me. ;) Love the blog!
I'm still trying to become friends with the nutty spread--what I'd like to know is, how'd you get PB off your Z-list and back onto your A-list? :-) I need some advice since we've struggled with the same "issues" hehe
I love your blog and I love your obsession! I have always been a fan of peanut butter. But it amazes me how many different types there are. I've never really went beyond the normal "creamy style" But I've been seeing alot of people use the peanut butter and co. brand and they seem to have alot of variety. I think I'll give it a try!
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OMG! The PB with the cinnamon and raisins is my FAV!!! I refuse to keep a jar at my desk because I have been caught multiple times just eating the pb out of the jar likes its ice cream..
I am dying to try the dark chocolate one....
Good picks!!!
I can't believe this site exists. I also have a love/hate relationship with peanut butter. I struggle with it everyday...I just tried mixing it with vanilla yogurt a few minutes ago to thin it out a bit because I have a problem with eating tooo much of it straight out of the jar! How did you get over your love/hate relationship? I don't think I can eliminate it from my life, it's way too delicious! :)
mmm i love PB! my favorite brand is Adams Natural PB (http://adamspeanutbutter.com/) I LOVE their Salted version, but usually opt for the unsalted (which is really amazing as well!).
I love eating PB on sliced apples, or putting it on top of a slice banana with some organic honey and microwaving it for 45 secs.. the banana gets gooey and everything melts, it is delish!
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