You all know how much I love peanut butter and how often I include it in my breakfast. That’s why I was excited to hear about the Peanut Butter for Breakfast campaign put on by the National Peanut Board in honor of National Peanut Month. I have always thought that peanut butter is a great breakfast option since it goes with almost anything and has a high nutritional content. Two tablespoons of peanut butter provide eight grams of natural, plant-based protein and are an excellent source of niacin and a good source of Vitamin E, magnesium, and phosphorus.
There are many ways to enjoy peanut butter for breakfast, and here are some of my favorites:
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Hold the brown sugar! Stir a tablespoon of peanut butter into oatmeal for a flavor and protein boost.
Nix the protein powder and instead add peanut butter into your smoothie to add protein and other vitamins and minerals.
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Swap out butter and syrup on your whole grain waffles or pancakes for peanut butter with just a tiny drizzle of honey for a breakfast with healthier fats and less sugar.
Top your toast with peanut butter and any type of fresh fruit. Banana slices are always a favorite, but if you’ve seen my breakfast posts, you know that I often top my peanut butter toast with fresh berries.
Spread peanut butter evenly over a whole banana length-wise and then roll in your favorite granola or whole grain cereal. Serve with a nonfat latte or glass of skim milk.
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Stir a tablespoon of peanut butter into your favorite low-fat yogurt. Then use as a dip for apple slices and graham crackers.
Or try one of the recipes from the Peanut Butter for Breakfast Facebook page. They have delicious recipes for a Blueberry Peanut Smoothie, Peanut Apple Toastie, Get-up-and-Go Peanut Crunch Bar, and more! Plus, if you vote for your favorite one, America’s Peanut farmers will donate $5 for each vote to feed breakfast to the hungry.
