Peanut Butter Sandwich Recipes

By Kathryn Reap

Try these peanut butter sandwich recipes with different types of peanut butter, cashew butter, walnut butter, and many other types found in specialty shops. Basically there are three kinds. Smooth, chunky and natural styles. The main difference between creamy and chunky is mostly in texture, not in taste. Natural styles are without hydrogenated fats, which extend shelf life and keep oils from separating out. They are more expensive, need to be mixed before serving, and are usually less sweet.

When choosing what type you like, examine the label. If you're on a low-sodium or low-sugar diet, check the list of ingredients. I looked at the labels of the most popular brands and found that most were about the same.

Per 2 Tablespoons

190 calories
25% daily value of Total fat
14-16% daily value of saturated fat
3-6% daily value of sodium
9% daily value of fiber
2-7 grams sugar

Because of many children with peanut allergies, many schools are banning peanuts altogether. Soon there may be a big boom in alternative, non-peanut spreads, such as cashew, almond or apple butters. The best way to find out what you like best is to buy a small jar. Check out health food stores in your local area for many other alternative spreads.

PB2 is a Powdered peanut butter with only 45 calories in 2 tablespoons. This product is only available online at BellPlantation.com

Ingredients: Roasted peanuts, sugar and salt.
Serving size: 2 Tablespoons (12 grams)
Servings per container: 15
Amount per 2 Tablespoon serving (when mixed with water):
Calories: 45
Calories from fat: 13

Value and % Daily Value

Total fat 1.5 g 3%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Trans fat < 0.01 g
Cholesterol < 0.01 mg 0%
Sodium 94 mg 4%
Total carbohydrate 5 g 2%
Dietary fiber 2 g 8%
Sugars 1 g

Try using different types of peanut butter in these sandwich recipes.

Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich Recipe

whole wheat bread
peanut butter
banana

Toast the bread and add margarine or butter if desired. Spread as much or little peanut butter on top, then add sliced banana. Can also be made without toasting; add ingredients between bread.

Elvis Sandwich Recipe

Basically the same as above except it is fried in a pan with lots of butter until both sides are golden brown and crispy. Spread peanut butter and banana between two slices of bread. Add lots of butter to the skillet or spread on outside of bread slices. Some people like to add chocolate chips or jam to the mix.

Kathryn Reap is a health care worker in British Colombia, Canada. In her spare time she enjoys camping, fishing, and researching recipes for her website [http://www.kathys-sandwich-recipes.com] a free sandwich recipe site including [http://www.kathys-sandwich-recipes.com/PeanutButterSandwichRecipes.html]

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