Gourmet Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

Rustic sourdough bread with Sweet n Salty Peanut Butter and Carrot Cake Jam

You know, for when you want something a little different in your all natural peanut butter.

Easy Entertaining - Spicy Mexican Peanut Butter Bites

It's no secret that I love natural peanut butter.  Check out these yummy mini taco salads I made with Spicy Mexican Peanut Butter.  I tossed pb and kidney beans and heated them in the microwave (or stovetop) until warm and then I sprinkled on some cheese, sour cream, lettuce and tomato for a healthy, gluten free snack.

Healthy Snacking for Kids

So I decided to put together a little sheet on the difference between serving veggies with ranch dressing or with peanut butter.  Below are the results of the nutritional comparison.  As you can see, peanut butter is lower in fat, sodium, and higher in protein.  I also love that you can out out a mixed tray with fruit and veggies when you are serving peanut butter.  Ranch is only good on veggies.  My personal favorite natural peanut butter for dipping is Rosemary Garlic, but the kids seem to love Chocolate Butterscotch.  

The other thing I love about The Granola Tree Peanut Butter is that you know that it is GLUTEN FREE.  With ranch, some are, some aren't.

The truth about peanut butter - comerical versus natural

Ever wonder why you should make the switch to eating natural peanut butter?  Well give yourself a pat on the back because there are so many reasons.  Natural peanut butter is lower in fat, carbohydrates, sodium, and it's higher in protein.  Plus, natural peanut butter contains no trans-fats.

21 Great Peanut Butter Snacks for Kids

Looking for some fun and easy summer snacks for the kids (or yourself).  Check out this roundup of 21 simple summer snacks with peanut butter.

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