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15 of the Greatest Peanut Butter Recipes Ever

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert

Sometimes creamy, sometimes crunchy, peanut butter is a constant source of joy in our kitchen, especially because it’s so versatile. To prove it, we’ve compiled this list of 15 of the greatest PB-centric recipes of all time. (And don’t worry: They’re not just desserts.)

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peanut brownies
Half Baked Harvest

Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Brownies

No words, just stomach grumbles.

peanut doughnuts
Averie Cooks

Chocolate Peanut Butter Doughnuts With Vanilla Peanut Butter Glaze

Doughnut mind if we do.

peanut hummus
How Sweet Eats

Creamy Peanut Butter Hummus

Step aside, jelly.

peanut soup
Oh My Veggies

African Peanut Soup

Bonus points for the peanuts sprinkled on top.

peanut popcorn
Simple Healthy Kitchen

Thai Peanut Popcorn

Good luck not finishing it before the movie starts.

peanut curry
Veghotpot

Butternut Squash And Peanut Curry

Hearty and healthy and perfect for cold winter nights.

peanut brie
Finding Clairity

Peanut Butter, Jelly And Brie Sandwich

Two of our favorite childhood sandwiches in one? It’s like a dream.

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peanut butter and bacon sandwich
Climbing Grier Mountain

Peanut Butter And Bacon Sandwiches

With cheese and caramelized onions because hey, why not?

peanut noodles
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Soba Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Spicy and creamy and ready in almost no time.

peanut pie
Erin McDowell

No-bake Peanut Butter Pie

Leave the oven out of this.

peanut satay
Erin McDowell

Chicken Satay With Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce

Food on a stick: Always a pleasure.

peanut burger
Half Baked Harvest

Peanut Butter Burgers

Maybe save this guy for special occasions.

peanut poptarts
Broma Bakery

Peanut Butter And Jelly Pop Tarts

Good morning, sunshine.

peanut croque
Peanut Butter & Co.

Peanut Butter Bacon Croque Madame

This is what brunch dreams are made of.

peanut fried
Oh Bite It

Fried Peanut Butter Bites

Why have we never thought of this?


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