54 Delicious Ways to Use Up a Jar of Peanut Butter
54 Delicious Ways to Use Up a Jar of Peanut Butter
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54 Delicious Ways to Use Up a Jar of Peanut Butter
(26g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein
(26g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 3/55 Peanut Butter ‘N’ Jelly Cake 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter ‘N’ Jelly Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made this fun and flavorful peanut butter and jelly cake for my son’s first birthday. He just turned 33, and he still has to have his favorite treat. Kids of any age have a hard time turning down peanut butter and jelly—especially when it comes tucked into cake and frosting! —Linda Graybill, Sebring, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1
Looking for something just as delicious but a little healthier?
slice: 434 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Psst! Looking for something just as delicious but a little healthier? These healthy peanut butter snacks are just what you need. 4/55 Peanut Butter Milkshake 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Milkshake Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 3 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ve got milk, peanut butter, and probably vanilla ice cream, too. Using just a few ingredients, you can whip up this peanut butter milkshake
recipe in seconds
recipe in seconds. —Joyce Turley, Slaughters, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 519 calories, 34g fat (12g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. 5/55 Crunchy Peanut Butter Tarts 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Crunchy Peanut Butter Tarts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a fun, fuss-free dessert, try these darling tarts. They’re a satisfying, rich family favorite. —Mary Kelley, Wilmington, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 tart: 500 calories, 34g fat (12g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 39g
carbohydrate (24g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein
carbohydrate (24g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. 6/55 Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve always tried to make cooking fun—for myself, my daughters and my grandchildren. Cooking teaches children the importance of following directions and being organized. This recipe is easy to make, and kids really like it. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 450 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 50g
carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein
carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. 7/55 Chocolate Peanut Butter Grahams 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Peanut Butter Grahams Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because so many people seem to love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, I came up with this no-bake cookie recipe.—Geraldine Sliwa, Elgin, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 141 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 8/55 Peanut Butter Bundt Cake 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste
This peanut butter Bundt cake with frosting is heavenly to me
of Home Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This peanut butter Bundt cake with frosting is heavenly to me. I use smooth peanut butter, but crunchy would work, too. —Karen Holt, Rock Hill, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 465 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 9/55 Chocolate Chip Elvis Pancakes 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Chip Elvis Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 16 pancakes Go to Recipe
From the Recipe Creator: I’m one of 13 children, so making a recipe that everyone likes can be a challenge. This chocolate peanut butter pancakes recipe was a Saturday-morning special that we all loved. —Keenan McDermott, Springfield, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 291 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 10/55 Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 5 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What could be
better than peanut butter and jelly ice cream?
better than peanut butter and jelly ice cream? You’ll love the sweet-salty combination. Use your favorite flavor of jelly and switch to crunchy peanut butter if you like extra texture. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 393 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 11/55 Peanut Butter Fudge with Marshmallow Creme 92 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 pounds (64 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister
Favorite flavors from s’mores come together in
shared the recipe for this unbelievably easy peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream. I prefer using creamy peanut butter for this mouthwatering dessert, but the chunky style works just as well. —Mary Jane Rummel, Linglestown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 67 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 12/55 Peanut Butter S’Mores Sandwich 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter S’Mores Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Favorite flavors from s’mores come together in
this tasty peanut butter sandwich—no campfire required
this tasty peanut butter sandwich—no campfire required. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 249 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 13/55 Peanut Butter Coconut Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Coconut Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These four-ingredient peanut butter coconut cookies are easy to make, so you’ll always have time to make a quick batch. Bonus: No flour means they’re also gluten-free! —Taste of Home
My kids and their friends gobble them up
Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 82 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy BarsTo make a dairy-free dessert, I created chocolate peanutty bars. My kids and their friends gobble them up. I’ve written about it on my blog, joyfulscribblings.com. —Dawn Pasco, Overland Park, Kansas Go to Recipe 14/55 15/55 Peanut Butter and Jelly Doughnuts Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter and Jelly Doughnuts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 15 doughnuts Go to Recipe From the Recipe
Creator: A classic jelly doughnut gets a fun twist with peanut butter glaze
Creator: A classic jelly doughnut gets a fun twist with peanut butter glaze. No one will be able to resist these fluffy peanut butter and jelly doughnuts that take you back to your childhood. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 doughnut: 343 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 16/55 Buckeyes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buckeyes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These chocolate peanut butter balls (no bake!) are
always popular at my church’s annual Christmas fundraiser
always popular at my church’s annual Christmas fundraiser. They resemble chestnuts or buckeyes—hence the name. —Merry Kay Opitz, Elkhorn, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 127 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 17/55 Mug Cookie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mug Cookie Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This peanut butter cookie in a mug is perfect for when you have a sweet tooth but don’t want to make an entire batch
of cookies
of cookies. So quick and easy! —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 782 calories, 46g fat (15g saturated fat), 219mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. 18/55 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Ganache Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been baking cakes for years and enjoy trying new combinations of flavors and textures. For this peanut butter cupcake recipe, I blended peanut butter and chocolate.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 5 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What could be better than peanut butter and jelly ice cream?
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Peanut Butter Pancakes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Pancakes Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 pancakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Wondering how to make peanut butter pancakes?
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Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My secret to these rich no-bake bites?
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Peanut Butter Caramel Bars 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my husband and our three sons sit down to dinner, they ask, “What’s for dessert?
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Monster Cookies 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Giant Monster Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who can resist gigantic monster cookies chock-full of goodies like chocolate chips, M&M’s and peanut butter?
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