Peanut Butter Walnut Granola Bars Posted on October 18, 2021November 18, 2022 Ingredients 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats ¾ cup crushed wheat bran flakes cereal ¼ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup dried fruit (optional) ½ cup peanut butter ¼ cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg Nonstick spray Directions Wash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds. Preheat oven to 300°F and spray an 8×8 inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine oats, cereal, walnuts, and dried fruit. Combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla in a saucepan and heat until peanut butter melts. Beat egg in a small bowl and pour over dry ingredients. Pour peanut butter mixture over dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Transfer to the 8×8-inch baking pan and press mixture down firmly. Bake at 300°F for 30-40 minutes until golden brown on top. Remove from oven and let cool completely before cutting into bars. Makes 10 bars Download recipe
Butterfly Bites Posted on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 Ingredients3 celery stalks12 twist pretzels6 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter3 Tablespoons raisins DirectionsWash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.Clean celery with vegetable brush under cool running water. Cut in half crosswise.Fill center of each celery stick with one tablespoon of peanut butter. This is the body of the butterfly.Add two pretzels to form the butterfly’s wings.Use extra pretzel pieces for antenna and raisins for decoration. Makes 6 servings
Banana Sushi Posted on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 Ingredients4 slices whole wheat bread, crusts removed2 bananas, peeled and ends trimmed1/2 cup natural-style creamy peanut butter DirectionsWash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.Lay two slices of bread on the counter, slightly overlapping. Press the slices together at the seam. Use a rolling pin or cup to gently flatten them.Spread your favorite nut butter evenly over both of the bread pieces. Lay a whole banana in the middle. Carefully roll up the bread around the banana.Slice each log into six pieces that are 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick.Repeat with the remaining bread slices, spread and banana. Makes 6 servings
PBJ Smoothie Posted on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 Ingredients4 frozen strawberries2 bananas1 Tablespoon peanut butter1 cup 1% or soy milk2/3 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt DirectionsWash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.Combine all ingredients in blender.Blend until smooth. Makes 4 servings
Peanut Butter Chicken Posted on February 16, 2021February 20, 2023 Ingredients1 pound chicken breast1 Tablespoon canola oil2 Tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 Tablespoon water4 Tablespoon creamy peanut butter1-3 Tablespoon brown sugar1-3 Tablespoon oil (add 1 Tablespoon water if using less than 3 Tablespoon oil)1 teaspoon ground ginger3 Tablespoon white vinegarSalt and pepper to taste DirectionsWash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.Dice chicken.Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a skillet and brown chicken.While chicken cooks, make sauce by whisking remaining ingredients together.When chicken is brown, stir in sauce and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce is warm.Serve with brown rice and vegetables.
Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal Posted on February 9, 2021February 21, 2021 Ingredients3 cups oatmeal1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup milk1/4 cup peanut butter1/2 cup oil1/2 cup honey2 eggs, beaten DirectionsWash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.Preheat oven to 350°F.Spray 9x-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.Combine oatmeal, baking powder, salt, and milk in baking pan.In a separate bowl combine oil, honey, eggs, and peanut butter.Mix all ingredients together.Cover pan and store in fridge overnight or bake immediately.Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.