Peanut butter is a plant-based, natural, and healthy food option. Plus, it’s suitable for individuals with a variety of dietary restrictions including veganism, pescaterian, gluten free, and even keto! That’s why here at P-nuff, we are peanut butter mega-fans!
If you’ve made the decision to start eating healthier, peanut butter should be a part of your new diet. So for anyone interested in how to incorporate peanut butter into your healthy diet, this article is for you. We’re going to cover five reasons to love peanut butter and five healthy snacks you can have with peanut butter. Let’s go!
What are the nutritional benefits of peanut butter?
1. Supplies all three macronutrients in one food
Peanut butter includes all three macronutrients in one serving - carbohydrates, protein and fat! This makes it an ideal snack as it supplies your body with balanced and sustained fuel.
2. Nutrient-packed
One serving of peanut butter contains vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, copper, manganese, vitamin B5, iron, potassium, zinc and selenium. Enough said!
3. Fights inflammation
Peanut butter contains an antioxidant resveratrol, which fights inflammation and free radical damage to keep you healthy and protected against disease.
4. Keeps you fuller for longer
Peanut butter contains 8g of plant-based protein per serving, which can help to keep you fuller for longer when consumed as part of a snack. Studies have shown that fat is the most satiating macronutrient, which can help limit snacking and food cravings.
5. Improves cholesterol levels
Peanut butter contains an abundance of healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Studies have found that this helps to reduce the unhealthy LDL cholesterol levels while raising the healthy HDL cholesterol. This is linked to lower rates of heart disease.
5 healthy peanut butter snacks to try
1. P-nuff Crunch
Here at P-nuff Crunch, we have created the perfect peanut butter snacks to buy. P-nuff are peanut puffs that have been made from navy beans, rice, and roasted peanuts. They contain all nine essential amino acids, have a low glycemic load (they don’t spike your blood sugar!), are high in fiber, and taste amazing. Give them a try.
2. Peanut butter and apples
This simple snack is ideal for those who are short on time or don’t like cooking! One serving of peanut butter and one apple provides approximately 283 calories, 8 grams of protein, 16 grams of fat, and 7 grams of fiber. You can’t go wrong!
3. Perfect Bar
Perfect Bars are snack bars made with peanut butter and more than 20 superfoods. They come in a variety of flavors and can be bought at most grocery stores. The only caveat is that they are higher in calories (around 320 calories), so if you’re trying to lose weight, it’s better to opt for P-nuff Crunch which only contains 130 calories.
4. No-bake peanut butter balls
The Real Food Dietitians have shared an easy and tasty peanut butter snack you can make. Mix ⅔ cup peanut butter, 3 tablespoons honey and 1 ½ cups rolled oats - make into 20 small balls and refrigerate. It’s as easy as that!
5. Banana and peanut butter toast
One of the best pre-workout snacks is the good old banana and peanut butter combo. A tablespoon on a slice of wholewheat bread and one banana will provide around 280 calories and a combination of slow and fast digesting carbs to maximize your energy for your workout.
Give these peanut butter snacks a try! Click here to shop P-nuff Crunch.
