16 Peanut Butter Recipes You’ve Never Tried Before

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For those who truly love peanut butter, nothing beats that savory, nutty flavor no matter how it’s served. Peanut butter is really versatile stuff. It can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, and it hits the spot each and every time. Whether you are looking for dinner, snacks, or dessert, something with peanut butter is going to be highly satisfying. So don’t skip this list of sixteen peanut butter recipes you’ve never tried before, but totally should.

1. Peanut Butter Cups

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This classic treat should be a staple in your fridge or freezer. Homemade peanut butter cups are smaller and made with all-natural ingredients for a treat you can feel good about eating any time of day.

2. Caramel Cookie Bars

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If you’re a fan of this classic style of candy bar, but you want to enjoy it without all the junky ingredients, then you have to make these homemade caramel cookie bars. They are crunchy and creamy with just the right amount of sweetness to satisfy your sweet tooth.

3. Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

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Level up your boring old brownies with these peanut butter swirl brownies. The combination of rich, fudgy chocolate and peanut butter is simply irresistible, and that beautiful marbled effect is just so impressive to look at.

4. Peanut Sauce

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Peanut sauce is delicious in so many dishes. You can even use it as a dip if you make it a little thicker. It’s great over meats and vegetables and works wonders with Thai dishes. It’s an easy sauce to put together, and a bottle of it in your fridge at all times is never a bad idea.

5. Peanut Butter Cookies

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These delicious peanut butter cookies are made with whole-grain flour and honey. The flavor is rich, warm, and full of peanut buttery goodness. They go great with either a cup of coffee or a big glass of milk.

6. Chocolate Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bark

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If you love a sweet treat straight from the freezer, give this chocolate peanut butter frozen yogurt bark a try. It’s cool, refreshing, and has plenty of peanut butter flavor for you to enjoy. It’s perfect for hotter weather and fun to share.

7. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

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Love cookies? These peanut butter oatmeal cookies are a delicious combination of oats and peanut butter. These have a homey, comforting flavor that makes you want to snuggle up and enjoy these special treats.

8. Peanut Butter Bread

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This amazing peanut butter bread can be made with or without flour. It’s a wonderful breakfast bread that could easily be turned into sandwich bread with a milder flavored nut or seed butter.

9. Peanut Butter Pie

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Few things are as decadent as a peanut butter pie. This one has a surprising ingredient that takes it way over the top. Greek yogurt. And no, that’s not what it’s topped with. This is a healthier pie that is every bit as good as the store-bought stuff.

10. Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

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Need a reason to eat more fruit? Make some of this peanut butter fruit dip, and you’ll have no problem getting all your servings of fruits into your daily meal plan. This delicious dip will keep you dunking all day long.

11. Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfaits

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If you need a special dessert for a special occasion, peanut butter lovers will adore these chocolate peanut butter parfaits. These three-layer parfaits are delicious when topped with some dark chocolate chips. Make a bunch for yourself, or share them with friends or family.

12. Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal

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Love peanut butter cups? Here’s a healthier way to have them for breakfast. This peanut butter cup oatmeal tastes almost identical to the store-bought candy but in a healthy bowl of oats. It’s a win-win for breakfast.

13. Peanut Butter Fat Bombs

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If fat bombs are part of your eating plan, peanut butter fat bombs should definitely be in your snack rotation. They are small, delicious treats you can enjoy straight from the freezer with no thawing required.

14. Peanut Butter Chicken

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Don’t worry about what’s for dinner tonight. Just print out this peanut butter chicken recipe and make everyone happy at the dinner table tonight. It’s quick, simple, and absolutely satisfying for any peanut butter lover. Serve over rice or with a side of vegetables.

15. Peanut Butter Oatmeal

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If you don’t want chocolate with your morning bowl of oats, stick to just the peanut butter with this peanut butter oatmeal recipe. It’s hearty, satisfying, and quite filling for a humble bowl of oats.

16. Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus

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This unusual combination is gaining in popularity. Chocolate peanut butter hummus might sound like an odd pairing, but it makes a great dip for any fruit you would normally pair with peanut butter flavors. Plus, you get a nice dose of fiber with your snacks, so eat up.

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Author: Tiffany McCauley

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Tiffany McCauley is a nationally syndicated writer and an award-winning cookbook author and food blogger. She has been featured on MSN, Huffington Post, Country Living Magazine, HealthLine, Redbook, and many more. Her food specialty is healthy comfort food recipes.

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