Listen, if you love peanut butter, you need these 20 recipes in your life immediately. They are nutty and delicious but surprisingly versatile.
Let me show you how to satisfy that hunger without all the guilt.
1. 5-Minute Chunky Vegan Queso
Who says vegans cannot have fun at parties? They definitely will with this chunky vegan queso.
It features PB2 plus nutritional yeast and soy sauce. The spices will blow you away.
It is so delectable that you will struggle to believe it is nutritious.
2. PB2 Flourless Chocolate Brownies
I highly recommend these flourless chocolate brownies even if you are not on a diet. The absence of flour is absolutely not a loss here.
Without flour, these brownies become extra fudgy and chewy. The combination of cocoa powder plus chocolate chips and honey with PB2 is genius.
3. Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Cake
You cannot go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate cake in a mug. This microwave recipe calls for basic ingredients.
The steps are super simple. You get a rich and decadent chocolate cake in just two minutes.
It is made even more phenomenal with peanut butter.
4. Thai Peanut Noodle Salad
Let’s take a quick break from sweets to say hello to this Thai peanut noodle salad. It is a colorful mix of noodles and chicken plus cabbage and carrots.
You also get bell peppers and peanuts. The star has to be the creamy peanut sauce.
Your taste buds will go gaga over the exotic flavors.
5. Healthy Peanut Butter Pie
It is hard to believe this pie is healthy when you see how delectable it looks. It absolutely is healthy thanks to wholesome ingredients like dates and PB2.
It also uses low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt. This dessert is complete with a crumbly crust and a smooth filling.
The billowy whipped cream topping seals the deal.
6. PB2 Overnight Oats
Start your morning with a hearty meal that tastes just like dessert. These overnight oats are loaded with flavor from PB2 and maple syrup.
Vanilla adds sweetness too. Chopped peanuts are added for crunch.
You can leave those out if you prefer things smooth.
7. No-Churn Peanut Butter Ice Cream
It is always a good time for ice cream. This peanut butter ice cream is perfectly sweet and creamy.
It is flavored with peanut butter and studded with mini peanut butter cups. It is beyond addictive.
You can whip this up even if you do not own an ice cream machine.
8. Low-Calorie Peanut Butter Banana Spinach Smoothie
I am not usually a fan of green smoothies because of the grassy taste. This recipe is insanely good though.
It is a perfect blend of soy milk and PB2 plus banana and spinach. You get just the right sweetness and creaminess.
You would not even notice the spinach if not for the green hue.
9. PB2 Protein Balls (Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly)
These energy balls are like chocolate truffles with a healthy twist. They are made of raw cacao and coconut shreds.
Hemp seeds and PB2 are in there too. They are definitely a treat for your taste buds.
The energy boost is a fun bonus.
10. Vegan Peanut Butter Mousse Parfaits
Classic chocolate mousse is excellent. These peanut butter mousse parfaits are on a whole other level.
They feature layers of no-bake cookie dough. You also get smooth and airy peanut butter mousse.
This dessert deserves a standing ovation.
11. 3-Ingredient PB2 Protein Peanut Butter Cookies
These peanut butter cookies are low in fat and carbs. They are also high in flavor.
They are super chewy and indulgent yet only 38 calories a pop. It is possible to make cookies with just three ingredients.
You only need PB2 plus sweetener and an egg.
12. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pancakes
These pancakes are swirled with peanut butter. They are also studded with chocolate chips.
Talk about a breakfast of champions. They are tall and fluffy and scrumptious.
They get even better when drizzled with more chocolate and peanut butter.
13. Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Bombs
Chocolate bombs are incredibly adorable. Simply drop a chocolate bomb in a glass of warm milk.
Watch the magic happen. The melted chocolate reveals a surprise hiding inside.
You get hot chocolate mix plus PB2 and mini-marshmallows.
14. Vegan Kale Caesar Salad with Roasted Chickpeas
This salad is as delicious as it is colorful. I am not one to pick a salad over a burger usually.
But this one speaks to me. It is a stunning mix of chickpeas and golden beets plus kale and red currants.
The dressing is to die for with a blend of oat milk and mustard plus PB2 and garlic. It’s creamy and savory in one impeccable bite.
15. PB2 Peanut Butter Cups
Good news to all peanut butter cup lovers. These irresistible cups are crazy easy to make at home.
You get a date-based crust at the bottom. Creamy peanut butter sits in the middle with decadent chocolate on top.
You get an almost exact replica of the OG candy bar at a fraction of the calories.
16. Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
This pudding looks sinful. It is actually super healthy.
It is made with chia seeds and dairy-free yogurt plus PB2. The crunchy seeds paired with the creamy yogurt will give your taste buds a blast.
Want to make it extra healthy? Top it with more PB2 and banana slices.
17. No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Here is another version of homemade peanut butter cups in bar form. The shape may be different but the goodness is just as yummy.
The best part is it only requires five simple ingredients. It takes around 10 minutes of prep time.
The hardest part is waiting for it to set in the fridge.
18. Skinny Peanut Butter Kettle Corn
This peanut butter kettle corn is the ideal recipe for the big game. It is sweet and crunchy.
It is covered with peanut butter. It is a lot more nutritious than the store-bought kind.
Go ahead and devour the bowl.
19. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Any recipe with peanut butter and banana is a guaranteed hit. This smoothie is a puree of oats and bananas plus PB2.
Protein powder and milk are added too. It is sweet and creamy.
The protein powder gives it an extra dose of nutrition.
20. Banana Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These morsels are nothing short of heavenly. They are made with oats and mashed bananas plus chocolate chips and PB2.
They are sweet and chocolaty. They are everything you can ask for in a treat.