13 Foods That Are Better with a Scoop of Peanut Butter
Updated: Feb. 21, 2024
Move over, jelly. If you're looking for new things to eat with peanut butter, try these sweet and savory pairings.
Chocolate
There’s no denying peanut butter and chocolate is a match made in dessert heaven. Enjoy the dynamic duo in candies, cookies, cakes and pies; or simply mix some PB with chocolate chips. Either way, your taste buds won’t be sorry.
Try It: Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these peanut butter and chocolate recipes.
Pizza
Yes, you read that right. Peanut butter is our new favorite pizza topping (especially with any of these best peanut butter brands). Pair it with other Asian flavors, like ginger, sesame and chili sauce.
Try It: Thai Peanut Naan Pizzas
Oatmeal
Give your morning meal a protein boost. Peanut butter adds valuable nutrients to an already healthy dish and complements other morning-friendly mix-ins like banana slices, apple chunks and nuts.
Try It: Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Bonus: Check out these healthy peanut butter snacks to satisfy all your cravings.
Chili
There are many reasons to reach for a jar of peanut butter the next time you make chili. Most notably? The spread amps up the chili’s protein count—which is especially important if you’re avoiding meat or beans—and thickens the broth.
Try It: Smoky Peanut Butter Chili
Fresh Fruits + Veggies
There’s a reason ants on a log was our favorite childhood snack. Peanut butter and fresh fruits or veggies is the perfect combo. Slather the spread on apples, celery, bananas and more.
Try It: Apple Cartwheels
Toast
Can you say, “easiest breakfast ever!”? Toasted bread is the perfect vessel for peanut butter’s rich, creamy taste. Get fancy with add-ons like sliced fruit, raisins, chocolate chips or a drizzle of honey.
Chicken
Move over barbecue sauce, there’s a new chicken condiment in town. Peanut butter adds mild flavor and delicious texture to the poultry staple. You gotta try it.
Try It: Peanutty Chicken Wings
Pasta
No matter if it’s served hot or cold, there are many ways to enjoy peanut butter and pasta. When combined with other fresh flavors—like ginger, lime and garlic—peanut butter takes on a delightful, Thai-inspired taste.
Try It: Peanut Ginger Pasta
Smoothies
Sometimes it’s easier to drink your meals rather than eat them. And adding peanut butter to your smoothies benefits the drink’s nutrition, texture and taste.
Pork
Pork gets a boost from peanut butter, too. We love it as part of a marinade or dipping sauce.
Try It: Pork Satay
Cookies
No surprise here. Peanut butter tastes great as a cookie ingredient, filling or post-bake drizzle.
Popcorn
Your Netflix binge just got way more exciting. Whether heated and drizzled over freshly popped corn or incorporated into a bar, peanut butter is what your movie night has been missing.
Try It: Peanut Butter Popcorn Bars
French Toast
Kick your weekend breakfast up a notch by stuffing your French toast with peanut butter. For even more flavor, pair it with PB’s partner-in-crime, jelly.
Originally Published: March 15, 2019
