Peanut Butter Bars Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to make peanut butter taste better? ›

It's optional, but salt does make peanut butter taste better. Sweetener: I always add a little bit of maple syrup or honey when making peanut butter. I don't like sweet nut butter, but I love the flavor a teaspoon or so adds.

How Long Does Peanut Butter Last? Because homemade peanut butter contains just peanuts, it'll last for up to 3 months if kept in an airtight container in the fridge. You'll know if the peanut butter has gone bad if it smells rancid (trust me, you'll know if it's gone bad!).

Making your own peanut butter is a win/win because you control the amount of salt and sweetener, if any, that goes into it. And it's also a lot cheaper than store brands. You will love the texture. If you want it thick put it in the fridge.

Salt and sugar are essential components of peanut butter, balancing the natural bitterness of peanuts and enhancing their flavor. Salt acts as a flavor enhancer, bringing out the nuttiness of the peanuts, while sugar adds a subtle sweetness that rounds out the taste.

You can further augment the gustatory potential of the peanut butter by using both vanilla extract and almond extract in your dough—just a splash of the latter is enough to boost your cookies' nuttiness (while remaining subtle enough that no one will cotton onto the presence of drupe essence in your legume dessert).

"Conventional peanut butter does not need to be refrigerated because it has added oils that stabilize it to keep the oil from separating out and to extend its shelf life," says Cooper. Additionally, conventional peanut butter has low water activity, which means microbes generally can't grow in it.

That's not a sign of spoilage, but is a natural occurrence as the oil separates. You can easily fix it by stirring the oil back into the peanut butter until you achieve the desired consistency. To prevent oil separation, try storing the peanut butter jar upside-down so the oil is more evenly distributed.

Peanut butter has a high fat content which can go rancid. You'll be able to tell fairly quickly tell if your peanut butter has turned rancid: It will have a metallic, bitter and almost stale smell. It may also be darker and dried out in appearance. If it's natural peanut butter, it may be moldy.

While most of the fat in peanut butter is relatively healthy, peanuts also contain some saturated fat, which can lead to heart problems when consumed in excess over time. Peanuts are high in phosphorus, which can limit your body's absorption of other minerals like zinc and iron.

Many polycarbonate plastics contain bisphenol A (BPA), an industrial chemical that has been known to seep into foods. HOWEVER, the vast majority of peanut butter is sold in jars made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is BPA-free and FDA-approved for food contact.

Can I eat banana with peanut butter? ›

Spread a tablespoon of peanut butter onto a banana. The carbs will give you a quick mood and energy spike, while the protein will keep your energy going for hours.

Apple slices with peanut butter can support health in a variety of ways. They may help reduce inflammation and blood sugar levels, support heart and digestive health, and promote a healthy weight.

The closest spread to peanut butter I've found in terms of flavor and texture is sunflower seed butter. It's also relatively easy to find; I've seen it in large chain grocery stores right next to the peanut butter.

Peanut butter also goes very well with salted goods or with combinations of salt and sweet. Spread it in a bacon sandwich, even in a bacon and fried banana sandwich, Elvis Presley-style. Versions of such Asian staples as satay sauce can be made using peanut butter, too.

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.

Honey: Drizzle some honey over the peanut butter for an extra touch of sweetness. Nutella: For a decadent treat, spread Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread) on your peanut butter sandwich. Sliced Apples: Thi.