Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is a delicious spread which is made from dry roasted peanuts, which are then ground into a spread.

Creamy peanut butter is perfect for spreading onto toast or adding to baking recipes, as it has a moreish, nutty flavour.

Is peanut butter good for you?

Peanut butter is rich in a wide variety of nutrients which our bodies need, i,

Peanut butter is a popular health food as it is an excellent source of protein which supports muscle maintenance and repair.

It is especially important that you eat your recommended daily allowance of protein if you live an active lifestyle and like to do lots of exercise.

Add a spoonful of peanut butter to your post workout smoothies for an extra protein burst.

If you are a gym bunny, with exercise as a key part of your daily routine, you can buy Pip & Nut’s 1kg Peanut Butter which should keep you going for a while!

Most peanut butters are also suitable for vegetarians and vegans and therefore a good way to get your daily recommendation of protein when you are following a more restrictive diet.

What varieties of peanut butter are available?

Your peanut butter options are almost endless.

From crunchy to smooth and powdered to flavoured, there is something to suit every taste and every tummy!

Smooth peanut butter

Perhaps the most popular variety of peanut butter, smooth peanut butter is perfect for spreading onto toast or eating with jam in sandwiches.

For an afternoon snack, spread onto some crunchy apple segments for a good dose of fibre.

Pip & Nut Peanut Butter This peanut butter is sugar free and does not contain palm oil. In fact, the only other ingredient it contains is a sprinkling of sea salt for flavour!

But if salted peanut butter isn’t your thing, unsalted peanut butter is also available.

Unsalted peanut butter

Biona Peanut Butter is certified organic and suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.

Use this peanut butter to make a satay, spicy peanut sauce, popular in Asian cooking.

Crunchy peanut butter

Crunchy peanut butter is very similar to its smooth counterpart but with chunks of crushed peanuts included in the spread to give it its crunchy texture.

Meridian Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter is an all-natural peanut butter that contains natural sugars and flavours for a delicious taste.

Crunchy peanut butter is perfect for making cookies with added texture, mixing into your granola for a kickstart to your day or spread over a slice of wholemeal bread for a yummy lunch.

Meridian Peanut Butter also has a deep roast crunchy peanut butter flavour where the peanuts have been roasted for longer for a richer, more intense flavour.

This richer roast is great on crackers or spread over fruit.

Coconut peanut butter

Meridian Coconut and Peanut Butter has the perfect combination of ingredients. It is made with ground coconut and peanuts and a dash of honey for added sweetness.

This indulgent spread is creamy, smooth and easy to spread. It is a good source of fibre and protein, like the other spreads.

Spread over muffins or crumpets when you fancy a special treat.

Powdered peanut butter

PPB Powdered Peanut Butter Original is a powdered form of traditional peanut butter, which is 70% lower in fat than lots of other spreadable peanut butters. It is high in both protein and fibre and is gluten free plus it is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Powdered peanut butter can be used in smoothies, baking recipes and cooking and you can even add water to mix it into a peanut butter spread.

There is also a chocolate peanut butter powder available which is great for adding to smoothies, nutritional bars and for use in baking. Perfect if you have a sweet tooth!

An easy versatile snack

Peanut butter goes with almost everything you can think of, which makes it a very versatile snack and one which is easy to incorporate within a balanced diet.

If you need some snacking inspiration, we have got you covered! Why not try segments of apple spread with peanut butter or a couple of rice cakes topped with the spread and banana slices?