5 Unique Ways to Enjoy Peanuts

Peanuts stir up memories of childhood traditions like baseball, barbeques, and your favorite lunchtime sandwich, but these tasty little snacks reach far outside the scope of your youth. Read below to find out how you can kick traditional meals up a notch and refresh your recipe box with these 5 peanut-inspired recipes.

Thai Peanut Pasta

Incorporating peanuts into a pasta dish infuses rich flavors you didn’t even know you were missing. Additionally, known for their rich flavor and creamy texture, these nutritional legumes are a tried-and-true staple in Thai cuisine. This delicious vegetable pasta combines unique Thai flavors with fresh, healthy ingredients to create a tasty, guilt-free dish.

Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Soup

Soups make the perfect side to a light lunch, an easy go-to dinner on a cold evening, or a delicious appetizer before a multiple course meal. Though peanuts aren’t the first ingredient that comes to mind when brainstorming soups, this vegan recipe combines peanut butter and pumpkin puree to create a creamy dish that just might outshine your favorite dessert.

Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl

If you’re looking for a nutritious way to jump-start your day, look no further than this protein-filled smoothie bowl. Made with fresh fruit, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and your choice of toppings, this versatile bowl leaves room for you to add your favorite ingredients to a vitamin-packed meal in under 10 minutes. 

Chia & Peanut Protein Balls

Our protein balls are rolled together with peanut butter, oats, and chia seeds to provide a delicious and nutritious snack to carry with you on the go. These protein-packed treats are a tasty alternative to processed protein bars and only take about 20 minutes to prepare. The hardest part of this recipe is trying to not finish them all in one sitting!

Slow-Cooker Spicy Boiled Peanuts

From baseball games to road trips, boiled peanuts are a classic fan-favorite snack. Made with jalapeños, red pepper flakes, and cajun seasoning, this homemade, spicy recipe takes your classic boiled peanuts to a whole new level.

Try out these recipes for a mouthwatering dish at your next get-together.

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