Are you crazy about peanuts? Do you find ways to incorporate peanut butter, peanut flour, and peanut oil in nearly every one of your recipes? If so, you aren’t alone. Over 90 percent of households in the United States consume peanut butter on a regular basis and love the other awesome ways to use the product. Below are just a few ideas on how to use some of the most common peanut products:
Peanut Butter Uses – Americans’ love of peanut butter is undeniable. We consume over 120 million pounds of peanut butter every year, we purchase candies full of peanut butter, and we use it in breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes when we get the chance. The good news is that eating peanuts is typically good for you, especially if they are unsalted and just roasted. Obviously the peanut butter candies that are surrounded by chocolate are not the best for your waistline. Incorporate a spoonful of peanut butter to your day to increase your protein and fiber intake, especially if you are going to the gym and exterting lots of calories.
Peanut Flour Uses – A one-ounce serving of raw peanuts contains 7.3 grams of protein and 2.4 grams of fiber. It is not surprising that peanut flour nutrition is very similar to this which is why people use peanut flour in baking as well as in things like morning smoothies when they would need an extra protein boost. The next time you want to add a bit of something different to your cookie or cake batter, add a bit of peanut flour in addition to traditional flour. You may be surprised at how well you like the taste!
Peanut Oil Uses – Another way to incorporate peanuts into your diet is to use peanut oil to fry, saute, and roast your ingredients. Not only does peanut oil at a bit of a nutty flavor to your food, but it is also has healthy benefits like antioxidants and vitamin E. Peanut oil uses range from just simply filling up the fryer and dropping things in to lightly coating certain meats and veggies with it before grilling or roasting them.
As you can see by now, peanuts are good for you in small doses, but there are so many other ways to use the nut besides in peanut butter. Try to add peanut flour to a recipe the next time you bake or look up some of the many peanut oil uses for your next meal. Not only will you be jazzing up your dishes in the kitchen, you’ll be adding protein, fiber, and antioxidants to your diet. What’s not to love about that?