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Happy National Peanut Butter Day! Here Are 20 Delicious, Creamy Recipes To Help You Celebrate Right
January 24 is a magical day: it's National Peanut Butter Day. Considering the fact that peanut butter (in any shape, flavor, or form) is one of the best foods on this planet, it's only right to celebrate this holiday properly. Don't just stand in front of your pantry eating peanut butter out of a jar (or do that too, it's fine) — really embrace peanut butter by making it into something so delicious you literally won't be able to stop eating it.
May I suggest one of the incredible recipes shown here? If you want to eat your peanut butter in breakfast form, there are plenty of options. If you'd rather have a chocolate and peanut butter dessert, we've got that covered as well. There are peanut butter pies, peanut butter cookies, peanut butter ice cream, even peanut butter smoothies. Basically, we've fulfilled all of your peanut butter dreams. Happy peanut butter day!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pudding
I think I may be going off my diet just looking at these wonderful little jars of pudding. Everyone knows that peanut butter and bananas go together perfectly, and when you add Nutter Butters and pudding into the mix, you get a combination that cannot be beat. Plus, when packaged correctly, they make the cutest little gifts.
Recipe and Photo: Bakerella
Chocolate Peanut Butter Turtle Cookies
This amazing recipe mixes peanut butter with Turtle candies and caramel sauce for a delicious take on a timeless classic.
Recipe and Photo: Averie Cooks
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese with Whipped Marshmallows and Bananas
Is this real? Because it might look like the best thing I’ve ever seen. Everyone needs this in their lives immediately. That is all.
Recipe and Photo: How Sweet It Is
Homemade Peanut Butter
In case you haven’t heard, natural peanut butter is a much better option than your typical jar of name brand stuff. Natural PB should consist of one thing: peanuts (and salt if you want it salted). That’s it! It’s expensive, so if you want to save money or just get crafty, make your own. It’s super easy, as long as you have a food processor.
Recipe and Photo: Brown Eyed Baker
Mini Chocolate and Peanut Butter Fondant Cakes
Oh my. These little cakes look so wonderful, they’re totally worth the effort. Two great things about these: they’re small, so you can eat more than one without feeling guilty. They’re also gluten-free. Yay!
Recipe and Photo: London Bakes
Peanut Butter M&Ms Cookies
The easiest way to make peanut butter cookies instantly more delicious is to add M&Ms. Of course, you don’t have to use only pink and white M&Ms, but look how perfect these are for Valentine’s Day!
Recipe and Photo: Bake Love Give
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Granola
It’s hard to find granola that isn’t packed with weird, fake ingredients and/or sugar, so I always suggest making your own. This one is filled with PB, chocolate, cinnamon, maple syrup, and more, and is guaranteed to be flavorful.
Recipe and Photo: Cookie Monster Cooking
Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
Truffles look and seem complicated, but they’re actually so easy to make. These use only three ingredients and don’t even require any actual baking. They make a perfect gift — or you can just eat them all yourself. Your choice.
Recipe and Photo: Bakerella
No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut butter pie is one of the best things on this earth. It’s creamy, delicious, and just completely irresistible. Make your own — it doesn’t even require baking!
Recipe and Photo: Brown Eyed Baker
Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Bars
How does it get any better than cheesecake, chocolate, and peanut butter? The answer: it doesn’t. There could not be a more perfect combination for dessert.
Recipe and Photo: Bakerella
Peanut Butter and Jelly Swirled Bread
Homemade bread on its own is always a warm, delicious treat. Add peanut butter and jelly, and you’ve got the perfect breakfast, lunch, snack, and maybe even dinner food.
Recipe and Photo: Cookie Monster Cooking
Peanut Butter Lover's Ice Cream
If you’re feeling ambitious, try this peanut butter ice cream recipe. Nobody said it was going to be easy, but I can say it will be something you’ll want to eat every single day forever.
Recipe and Photo: Brown Eyed Baker
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
If you’ve never tried peanut butter frosting, then you are seriously missing out on so much of what life has to offer. Chocolate cupcakes are instantly made even more delicious with this frosting. You don’t have to make the peanut butter cookie topping, but you should.
Recipe and Photo: Bakerella
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins
Whip together a delicious breakfast on the weekend with these muffins. The oatmeal and whole wheat flour make them filling, while the peanut butter and chocolate make them sweet.
Recipe and Photo: Cookie Monster Cooking
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Genuinely healthy granola bars that actually taste good can be hard to find, which is why you’re better off making your own. This recipe isn’t the healthiest thing you’ll ever eat, but it will be one of the tastiest.
Recipe and Photo: Brown Eyed Baker
Carob Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge
You know what they say: it’s always good to have fudge in the house. Oh, no one says that? Whatever, they should. This fudge is gluten-free, vegan, and amazing. Try it.
Recipe and Photo: The Messy Baker
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies
This brownie recipe is packed full of PB — it’s in the actual brownie mixture, and in the yummy frosting on top. Doesn’t get better than that!
Recipe and Photo: Bakerella
Peanut Butter Blossoms
This classic cookie is so easy to make and is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. There are few more satisfying ways to eat a Hershey’s Kiss.
Recipe and Photo: Brown Eyed Baker
Blueberry Peanut Butter Smoothie
You’ve probably never thought about combining blueberry and peanut butter, but the author of this recipe swears it tastes good. Hey, it’s peanut butter. It basically goes with everything.
Recipe and Photo: Cookie Monster Cooking
Reese's Cup Cookies
Instead of eating an entire bag of mini Reese’s cups in one sitting (don’t act like it’s never happened), put them to better use and make them into cookies. Simple cookies like these, preferably. Then send some over my way, please.
Recipe and Photo: Baked By Rachel
