March 1st is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day #PeanutButterLoversDay. I don’t know about you but National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day makes me one happy camper because I love Peanut Butter. Only #PeanutButter no, Jelly for me. What about you?
Peanut butter is a perfect food, and on March 1st, we honor that perfection with National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day. Peanut Butter’s superb performance as a food comes from its versatility: Peanut Butter can be crunchy and or can be smooth.
Peanut Butter is healthy, but it’s also indulgent; Peanut Butter can go sweet, but can also go savory. People like Peanut Butter for every meal including Peanut Butter Toast for breakfast, Peanut Butter Sandwiches for lunch, Peanut Sauce for dinner, and let’s have Peanut Butter Ice Cream for dessert. Remember our Dogs might love it even more than we do. Join my family and lets celebrate Peanut Butter with the Peanut Butter lovers in your life!
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day Activities
- Did you know Elvis was the original Peanut Butter lover? Celebrate National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day by throwing a nutty bash complete with The King’s greatest hit’s and his greatest recipe: the Fool’s Gold Loaf, which consists of an entire loaf of Italian Bread, stuffed with a jar of Peanut Butter, a jar of Grape Jelly, and a pound of Bacon.
- Experience the full range of flavors that complement Peanut Butter by having your friends each make a dish featuring Peanut Butter. Some ideas include: African Peanut Soup, Udon Noodles with Peanut Sauce, Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Homemade Peanut Butter Cups and so much more.
- If you have the means and the opportunity today pick up a loaf of Bread, a jar of Peanut Butter, and a Jelly of your choice and make Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches for everyone in your office or class. Pile the Sandwiches high on a platter, or slip the Sandwiches in plastic baggies, or for the ultimate in nostalgia, slice the Peanut Butter Sandwiches up and wrap them in wax paper. Remember the Sky’s the limit when celebrating National Peanut Butter Love’s Day. Isn’t it?
Why People Love National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
The question today is do you think there is any food more comforting than a Peanut Butter Sandwich? Add your favorite Jelly for some sweetness, or Marshmallow Fluff for some super sweetness, or keep classic with just the Peanut Butter and bread. One bite and we’re instantly taken back to a simpler time.
Is there any food more versatile than Peanut Butter? Peanut Butter is superb just out of the jar, but pair Peanut Butter with other foods and it really shines. Think about the iconic duos: Peanut Butter and Toast, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Peanut Butter and Celery, and Peanut Butter and Chocolate.
We all know Peanut Butter may stick to the roofs of our mouths, but Peanut Butter also sticks to our ribs! Eat a piece of Peanut Butter Toast for breakfast and you’re guaranteed not to be hungry until lunch. Need some protein on the go? A spoonful of Peanut Butter will keep you satisfied!
Recipe for Peanut Butter Bars
For the bars:
- 3/4 cup butter , room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (plus more for spreading over baked bars)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
For the chocolate frosting:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar.
- Add the eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter and mix well.
- In a separate bowl mix together the dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to creamy mixture.
- Press firmly into a greased 9×13” pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 17-21 minutes. Do not over-bake! They will look just barely set in the center, and they will harden as they cool. Allow to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread a thin layer of peanut butter over the bars.
To make the chocolate frosting:
- Add butter to a small skillet over medium heat. Once melted, stir in cocoa.
- Remove from heat and add milk, powdered sugar and vanilla. Whisk until smooth, using electric beaters to get out any lumps, if needed. .
- Spread chocolate frosting over the top of the bars.
Notes
Peanut Butter Bars will keep well for up to 1 week, stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Cover well and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature before serving.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
