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The Debate Continues

Woke up to the age-old debate this morning: Democrat or Republican…..er….. I mean: breakfast or gym first? I put on my workout clothes, came downstairs, and quickly chose breakfast since tomorrow will be an early gym day 🙂

I whipped up this great bowl of pumpkin trail mix oats

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  • 1/3 cup muesli oats (oats with fruit and a few almonds from EarthFare’s bulk bins), milk, water
  • Salt, vanilla
  • FORGOT my banana!!!
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin, stirred in at end
  • 2 tbsp wheatberries
  • 1 tbsp flax
  • Some Nuts Over Raspberries TJ’s trail mix
  • Pumpkin butter smothered layer
  • Spoonful Butter Toffee PB

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+ tea

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Joining The Masses: Barney Butter Debuts On KERF

CONTEST ALERT!!

So I think by now we’ve all heard the rumor that Barney Butter Almond Butter is A.mazing, but how about the chance to try it for yourself!!? Jennifer has offered to award 5 KERF Readers with a jar of Barney Butter. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post today and share your favorite way to eat nut butter. I’ll be using the Random Integer Generator again to pick the 5 winners 🙂 I can’t wait to taste it myself!

Recommended Reading

I told my foodservice professor about the Great Thanksgiving Challenge yesterday and she recommended this book – More With Less – as a great resource for healthy and frugal cooking. It includes 500 recipes from Mennonite kitchens. I’m going to check it out the next time I’m in a bookstore and add it to my Christmas list. Apparently over 80 people swear by it on Amazon!

Gina’s Treats

Lastly, here are Gina’s recipes for the Banana Bread + Macaroons 🙂

100% Whole Wheat Banana Bread

(adapted from http://www.lowfatlifestyle.com/breads/breadrecipes/wholewheatbananabread.htm)

Servings: 48
Makes: 2 loaves

• 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 cup Sucanat (or brown sugar of your choice)
• 1 cup golden raisins (I like using them instead of walnuts.. lower calories and more sweetness!)
• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray glass loaf pans (2 – 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5) with cooking oil spray.

Mix the dry ingredients, then add the wet. Stir until blended but don’t overmix. Pour into loaf pans.

Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack for 5 – 8 minutes. Remove from loaf pans and cool completely. Slice and serve. Wrap with plastic wrap keep moist.

Raw Blonde Macaroons

(Borrowed from Gina’s friend Chef Megan!)

Servings: 24-36 cookies

3 cups dried, unsweetened coconut flakes
1 1/2 cups finely ground almonds
1 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut oil
1 tbs vanilla (or 1/2 tbs vanilla, 1/2 tbs almond extract)
1/2 tsp salt
*Combine in a large bowl. Using a small icecream scoop or tablespoon, spoon rounds of dough on dehydrator screens. Dehydrate at 115 degrees for 12-24 hours until crisp on outside, chewy on inside.
**For chocolate, replace almond flour with 1 1/2 cup cocoa powder (preferably raw).

Off to check in with the election news…

Reader Interactions

Comments

  3. Charlie Hills says

    That looks pretty good Kath, but I decided to enter the oatmeal arena last night and … well, let’s just say, you’ve got competition now!

    Click my name then on “Oatmeal” for the results!

    Reply

  5. Mariposa says

    oh boy, i am always on the lookout for more peanut butter, although I dont really like it in oatmeal.. just with fruit and by itself! ; )

    Reply

  8. Sophie says

    I love nut butter straight out of the jar on a spoon!

    Just found your blog recently and its great! So many recipe ideas.. so thanks!

    Reply

  9. Brigid says

    I love putting PB on pretty much anything! I love dipping apples, bananas, and celery in it. And lately I’ve been spreading it on a whole wheat p
    pumpkin bagel, and its soo good.
    Your oatmeal looks delish btw!

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  13. Laura says

    I love nut butters in and on almost anything, but especially on warm banana sandwiches! I hope you have a great day Kath!

    Reply

  20. Tracy says

    My favorite way to enjoy nut butter is a good old PB&J sammy!! I eat this almost everyday for lunch!!! I have been wanting to try Barney Butter FOREVER!!!

    Reply

  22. Kara says

    My husband and I are both obsessed with Barney Butter. My favorite is a banana-Barney Butter sandwich. I could eat one every day!!

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  23. Stacy (IN) says

    I love PB on a sandwhich….but my favorite recipe with PB is definetely Scotch-a-Roo’s…not healthy, but tasty 🙂

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  26. AshleyP says

    Kashi go lean waffles are definitely my favorite vehicles for nut butters! Particularly crunchy peanut butter. I haven’t tried Barney Butter yet, I hope I win!

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  28. Lauren says

    Best way to eat peanut butter is on a piece of whole wheat grainy toast with honey or banana slided on top. And coffee on the side!
    Lauren

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  34. Ozlem says

    i love nut butter on bread, oatmeal and lately even with yogurt… and even with tofu with peabut satay sauce yummm..

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  38. VeggieGirl says

    NO BANANA IN THE OATS!?!?!??! I would have died.

    Hooray for Gina’s treats!!

    **I eat my nut-butter FULLY MIXED INTO MY OATS!!! I DO NOT AND WILL NOT EVER LEAVE IT ON THE SPOON!!!

    Sorry, haha 😀

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  42. ttfn300 says

    my nut butter goes everywhere! on my spoon, in my oats, in my baking, in my noodles, in my yogurt, in my ice cream, on my fruit, in my veggies…. really, how can I choose a favorite???

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  44. Stephanie says

    I’ll be honest, I love to eat PB straight off the spoon! 🙂 Too bad you aren’t in Chicago right now Kath, we are experiencing some unusually warm weather…but that will end quickly I’m sure! Looking forward to meeting you this Friday.

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  46. Megan says

    I just tried the Barney Butter and I love it. It is so delicious! I am loving it in some almond butter oat muffins I made.

    Your oats look amazing as always!

    Thanks for the recipes!

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  54. Michelle says

    I love spreading peanut butter and a dab of apple butter onto a slice of sprouted grain bread before my early morning workouts.

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  58. crissy says

    nut butter is my favorite right off the spoon…especially if it is crunchy! but other fabulous ways that I incorporate it in my life (ok ok i may have a minor addiction), in the oats, with bananas, apples, crackers, and even sometimes in yogurt… but really it’s the best just plain off the spoon!

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  59. Kate says

    Brigid – a whole wheat pumpkin bagel. Where did you find these? I’m intrigued!

    I like nut butter with everything. Everything. But I suppose on toasty banana bread probably takes the cake. (Or bread. Ha.) One of my fave desserts is also PB, honey, and chocolate chips on a tortilla, warmed up and melty.

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  60. Kailz says

    The question is, what don’t I like nut butter with? lol. I love to eat it with apples, carrots, cereal, yogurt, banana, waffles, english muffins, wraps, sammies…etc.

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  61. B_Hlthy says

    My Bananas are completely NAKED without nut butter… as is my Oats! I must have nut butter of some sorts on either those at any time!
    Oh I hope I win! I never win anything AND i never had barney butter b/c its not around NC…

    Happy election day!

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  64. KZ says

    I love nut butters for breakfast! Two pieces of bread, spread with NB, toast one leave one untoasted. Sprinkle with toppings! yum 🙂

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  65. Krista says

    I love my nut butter in my oats or spread on banana bread! YUM!
    Thanks for the Book title…I’m going to check that out!

    Reply

  66. Caroline says

    my latest obsession is with van’s gluten free blueberry waffles, just a smear of any kind of nut butter, fold it in half and out the door!

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  67. Julie says

    My two favorite ways to eat nut butter include chocolate! As a nod to today’s historical election, I’ve named my concotions the Obama Pop and Barackatizers.

    Obama Pop:
    Take a big, messy spoonful of nut butter and plunge it in a bag of dark chocolate chips. Remove and enjoy your Obama Pop.

    Barackatizers:
    Slice a banana and lay each slice flat on a plate. Put a dollop on nut butter on each slice and top slices wtih one chocolate chip.

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  68. Emily says

    I like nut butters on anything warm that will make it extra gooey and melty. Mmmm… off to make a bowl of oatmeal with natural PB on top!

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  70. Erin says

    Really, is there anything that it’s not good on? Ever since I starting reading your blog it for sure goes in my oatmeal…and on waffles for a little extra protein to keep me full longer!

    Reply

  71. Bonnie says

    I love natural peanut butter on a chewy whole wheat english muffin with homemade strawberry jelly (just on one half) 🙂

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  76. Meg says

    Peanut butter on a banana!

    I will also second the recommendation for the More with Less Cookbook. We had it in my family growing up and I have my own copy now. In addition to good recipes it also has a lot of interesting information in the front about nutrition, shopping etc.

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  80. Jeannie says

    I’m a purist… give me a spoon and a big jar of nut butter and I couldn’t be happier. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm……..

    Reply

  85. Annie says

    I think the better question is “what DON’T I like to eat nut butter with” I love it in my oatmeal, on crackers, on rice cakes, on banana bread, on bananas, on apples…I think you get the picture! And when I’m not spreading it on something, I am eating something peanut butter flavored! I just LOVE this stuff!! And I love KERF!!

    Annie

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  89. ChristinB says

    I am (almost) ashamed to admit this, but I like nut butter on a spoon, in my mouth. 🙂 Nothing fancy – I crave it by itself!

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  91. Sabra says

    My favorite way is to melt peanut butter with a few chocolate chips in the microwave and use it as a dip for apples. So delicious!

    And of course, I think oatmeal tastes bland without it. 🙂

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  92. Charlie Hills says

    TracyJ: I thought I was the only one who did that. And check this out. Someone at work brought in a bottle of sugar free Caramel syrup for coffee. I hate coffee, but what I really want to try is hot chocolate, peanut butter, and that syrup. It’ll be like drinking a Snickers.

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  95. Kath says

    Guys, Barney Butter is ALMOND butter!! I just updated the post. It is also made in an almond only facility so it’s safe for those with peanut allergies

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  97. Tracey says

    I love peanut butter, but I’ve never tried Barney Butter – and I can’t wait to finally try it!
    I love a grilled nut butter sandwich – Kath, you have to try this! Take two slices of bread, fill them with nut butter, then grill it in a pan like a grilled cheese! It’s hot, melty, gooey, ever-so-crispy peanut butter bliss!!! You and Matt will love it!

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  100. Jen D says

    Nut butter on a plain old PBJ sammie is the BEST still, but I love love love my favorite almond butter chocolate chip cookies….

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  104. Alison says

    oh yey another contest! I love nut butters. Mostly I’m boring and eat them on toast but when I really want to treat myself my favorite indulgence is dipping oreo cookies into peanut butter. Soooooooo lip licking good.

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  105. Melissa (the other one) says

    mmm, I love peanut butter/almond butter on anything – bread, oatmeal, bananas, carrots, out of the jar, you name it.

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  106. Elina (Healthy and Sane) says

    My favorite way to enjoy almond butter is with a banana on some kind of doughy substance (waffle, wrap, ww bread)… yum!

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  107. Amanda says

    I like to eat peanut butter straight out of the jar and on a nice banana! After reading your blog tho I can’t wait to try some with oatmeal 😛

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  108. Melissa says

    I like nut butter with a chopped apple, sprinkled with copious amounts of cinnamon and microwaved until the apple is slightly soft and juicy and the pb is melted.

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  113. Allison B. says

    I really enjoy almond/peanut butter on sliced apples. That has been my favorite way to have nut butters lately with all of the fresh apples around.

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  114. Bridget says

    omg I have been DYING to try Barney Butter…not sold in New England 🙁

    I would definitely dive into it right away with a spoon…but also love it on toast with Banana or Jam!!!

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  121. Rose says

    For some it’s PB and Jelly…. for me, it’s PB and OJ.

    May sound strange but my favorite way to eat nut butter is with oatmeal AND orange juice. I really like the combination of nut butter + OJ.

    (Don’t knock it until you try it!)

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  122. megan says

    I love almond butter on a toasted Ezekiel english muffin with raspberry preserves or pumpkin butter. Not too exciting, but it’s so good!

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  123. Ann says

    Actually, it was your blog that got me turned on to putting peanut butter into my oatmeal. I tried it in cereal for the first time today and LOVED it. I don’t think I can go back to eating either of those things without PB anymore!

    Plus there’s nut butter on bananas, apples, toast with cinnamon on top, alone, with chocolate… The list goes on and on.

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  126. Caroline Y. says

    I have countless ways to eat nut butters, and I love it on almost everything: on yogurt, waffles, with cereal, oatmeal, apples, banana, pancakes, toast, kashi crackers…the list goes on. I’d love to give barney butter a try though!

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  127. Nicole says

    My university knows the importance of nut butters… For example: peanut butter, sunflower butter, macadamia nut butter and some type of soy butter are all served. However, we don’t have almond butter… Put a tbs of nut butter in a bowl and microwave until its melted. Then take a toasted bagel and brush the butter on top. It’s great in this form.

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  128. Julie says

    I love eating nut butter straight form the jar!! But it’s also good on a banana or better yet…a nut butter banana sandwich on cinnamon raisin bread grilled on the foreman…mmmm

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  129. brandi says

    I love it on toasted mini bagels and english muffins.

    Pick me – I can’t find Barney Butter anywhere near me!

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  130. Amanda says

    I love that trail mix from Trader Joe’s! It’s one of my favorites 🙂

    I love nut butter on kashi crackers or with carrots. I’m not too imaginative. Sometimes I put chocolates and AB on toast…Yum!

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  131. brandi says

    I LOVE making grilled nut butter/jam sandwiches.

    Make a pb&j, almond butter & j, OR nutella & j sandwich and grill like you would a grilled cheese.

    The nut butter gets all hot and melty. It is SO good with a glass of cold milk.

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  133. Barbara says

    Hi Kath-

    Well I am a complete PB FREAK!!! My favorite old bad habit was a jar of soy PB topped with honey kept in the freezer. Jar+spoon equals HEAVEN…and some extra lbs:(

    These days I have to be careful with PB.

    Have a great day girly!

    Babs

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  135. Heather McD says

    I put almond butter on everything. Just had some in my Irish oats. Also love it with baby carrots or slapped on a warm grilled chicken breast. It melts and makes a nice alternative to sugary peanut sauces.

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  139. Meghan says

    Hi Kath! My favorite way to eat nut butter is in peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! Boring, but I’m addicted. I love ezekiel sesame bread, natural peanut butter, and raspberry preserves. mmmm 🙂

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  140. Steph says

    I have never tried Almond Butter, but would love to! My favorite way to eat peanut butter is sandwiched between a whole wheat tortilla with banana slices. I fold it over like a quesadilla and microwave for 10 seconds. Perfect!

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  141. Michelle in SC says

    Best way to eat nut butter (that sounds funny) is straight out of the jar with a spoon! That is the best, although most dangerous, way to eat nut butter!

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  144. jen says

    why let something else be a glory hog – straight outta the jar on a spoon, baby. …although sharing the stage with chocolate has its moments. 🙂

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  148. Dale says

    I’ve actually never tried any nut butter besides peanut butter, which is all I can find in my small-town grocery store. I need to branch out though and try some other kinds! Right now my favorite is making PB&J sandwiches using frozen waffles!

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  153. Kinder says

    So many comments already – your readers sure love a contest!
    My favorite way to eat peanut butter is on a crunchy piece of celery! Yummers!

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  155. Jenny A. says

    Hi,

    I agree with Terry (post no. 49) – I love, love, love it on banana bread. In fact, I had some for breakfast this morning. Delish!!!!!

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  156. Lida says

    oops sorry, didn’t realize i was supposed to put a way to enjoy nut butter:
    on a spoon with oatmeal like you, or in a pb sandwich! also sometimes made into dressing to eat with asian noodles!

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  159. Ashley says

    Nut butter spread on fluffy pumpkin pancakes! So good. Or straight out of the jar, which I see I’m not alone on 🙂

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  162. Roxana says

    Favorite way to eat almond butter is on a spoon WHILE VOTING

    Go vote!!!

    No but really, best way to have almond butter is on a piece of toated sprouted seed bread with LOTS of honey yummm

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  170. Amy says

    I love nut butters on bananas, apples, english muffins, breads. I also like them on cereal & in oatmeal! For that matter, I like nut butters plain on a spoon. Anyway, they are DELISH!!!

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  171. lauren says

    I would LOVE to win this! I love using AB in oatmeal, on toast with honey or chocolate chips and with bananas or carrots! YUM.

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  172. jenn says

    My fav way to eat nut butter is simply straight out of the jar…or slathered on a banana with some melted choco chips 🙂

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  175. Julie L says

    I can’t choose a favorite way – I like almond butter in my oatmeal, thanks to Kath! I also love either almond butter or peanut butter on my apples and celery! Yum, yum, yum!

    Thanks for the contest, Kath!

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  179. Heather says

    I have still not tried almond butter! but
    I love peanut butter smeared on top of a chocolate chip zbar .. yum! Or just a good old fashioned pb&j 🙂

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  182. ashley (sweet & natural) says

    How am I supposed to choose just ONE favorite way to eat nut butter!? I like it on top of pancakes, with oatmeal or apples, mixed with honey and eaten straight up… I could go on forever!

    I hope I win some BB! Thanks to Kath and Jennifer!

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  184. Jen says

    I’ve always loved peanut butter on bread/fruit/celery/ pretty much anything… but am not an almond butter lover. Don’t get me wrong, I buy it and force myself to use it instead of peanut butter occasionally, but it’s not my fave. So I would REALLY like to try the Barney Butter since everyone loves it so much!!

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  187. Hannah says

    Oh man, I LOVE peanut butter on most of the “normal” things-bread, banana, oatmeal, spoon, but my guilty pleasure is peanut butter and cheese (sharp white cheddar) sandwiches. I know…it sounds raunchy-but it’s toooo good!

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  192. Miss Tiffie says

    *gasp* NO BANANA?!?!?! how could you forget? hehehe…

    and BARNEY BUTTER <3 Wowweeee.. my fav ways are just straight out of the jar or on a nice PBJ on toasted whole grain/chewy bread or a raspberry bagel!!! :]

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  194. Tiffany says

    Plain and simple- either on a spoon, or with some apple slices. These are also my kids favorite ways to eat nut butters 🙂

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  198. Faye says

    I love nut butters the good ol’ Kath way- eating oatmeal! But I also love eating nut butters with plain yogurt + pumpin + almond butter or peanut butter! Yum!!!

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  200. Lana says

    I have never had almond butter so I would love to try it! My favorite method for eating peanut butter is licking it off the knife after making peanut butter toast.

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  204. Elsa says

    Hey Kath! My favorite way to eat nut butters is on a banana! Or in my oatmeal.
    I have been dying to try Barney Butter!

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  207. Katie H says

    I actually like nut butters the best when they are in savory dishes, like an Asian dipping sauce or African peanut soup.

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  210. Sarah says

    Really? You have Barney Butter to give away? Oh please, oh please let it be me! I can’t find anywhere around here that carries it… I had a nut butter and banana sandwich last night. It was amazing!

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  211. Angela says

    Confession: I can hardly EVER get nut butter of any kind ON or WITH anything else. My spoon has a mind of it’s own and before I know it, it’s gone. I’m addicted. According to Urban Dictionary, a peanut butter addict is…someone who loves peanut butter more than anything else in the world. Will eat any amount of peanut butter to satisfy their crazy craving for the stuff. Similar to a crackhead needing more crack.

    I’m humbled. That’s me. And no, freezing it doesn’t work. I just chisel it out of the jar. 🙂

    I need Barney Butter. Minnesota is deprived.

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  213. melanie says

    pb and strawberry jam together on a spoon…no need for the bread! or on toast with banana and little bit of honey. yum!

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  219. mh says

    wow so many commments at ten am! haha! I love almond butter on ww bread or an english muffin with jelly and a banana! I just had it for breakie! yum!! Have a great day kath!
    Mel H

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  222. Anou says

    Is this open to Canada residents ?? I looooove nut butters with oatmeal or in a whole wheat wrap with some jelly microwaved for 25 sec !

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  224. Rina says

    mmm, barney nut butter…my favorite way to eat any nut butter (be it pb, ab, sb, cb etc.) is straight out of the jar!!

    ofcourse, when i’m feeling “fancy”, i’ll melt it between two layers of french bread with some nutella on my panini grill and enjoy a piece of heaven. yumm!!!

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  228. Tiff says

    I’ve never tried Barney Butter but I really want to. Everyone makes it sound so yummy. I like my nut butter in my oatmeal, on a bagel, on a spoon and with bananas. I pretty much like it anyway I can eat it.

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  229. Amisha says

    My facorite way to eat nut butter is slathered over a big slice of baked pumpkin oatmeal bars. YUMMY and such a filling breakfast.

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  233. Laura says

    I love nut butters on toast! 🙂

    I have seen that book before at 10,000 Villages! I’d love to know what you think about it when you buy it. I remember being intrigued when the woman in the store told me it has recipes that use as little of the world’s resources as possible. I had forgotten all about it! Thanks for posting!

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  239. Marlow says

    I love to eat nut butters on a spoon, plain, for a snack! (….everyday!)

    I received this cookbook as a Christmas last year and love it!!

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  240. cb says

    Well my favorite way was in my oatmeal, but after trying it with TJs Greek yogurt and a spoonful of jam and Go Lean Crunch that is now my very favorite way to eat nut butter…especially almond butter. Love it!

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  247. Jennifer says

    Hi Kath,
    I absolutely love your blog and check in at least daily. I love eating peanut or almond butter on most anything – even plain! I especially like eating it with bananas and honey! Thanks for all your great ideas for eating healthfully. I love having new suggestions and have tried the Sabra hummus, your husband’s bagels, granola planks, and Larabars!

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  249. Kim says

    my favorite way to eat nut butter…. out of the jar and with Bananas. My three year old’s favorite way, with apples eaten with her messy little fingers!

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  251. Ryane says

    Nut butter with bananas – in any way, shape or form. And of course, I am SO totally guilty of eating the jar clean with a spoon!!

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  256. JennC says

    mmm my favorite way to eat peanut butter is with home made peach preserves on old fashioned sourdough bread.. yum yum yum

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  261. Esmeralda says

    Years ago I saw this recipe for a peanut butter, sliced apple, and bacon sandwich. It sounded interesting so I just had to try it. It was absolutely delicious. The combination of textures (crispy/crunchy/gooey) and tastes (salty/sweet/tart) is a winner in my book. Good peanut butter, juicy apples, and crisp bacon are the keys to an awesome sandwich. The first time my husband saw me make one, he looked at me apprehensively and said, “Are you pregnant?”

    Thanks for the banana bread recipe. I use an almost identical recipe with these differences:
    1 cups oats and 1 1/2 cup WW flour instead of 2 1/2 cups WW flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar instead of 1 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp baking soda instead of 1 tsp, and I make 18 regular-sized muffins instead of a loaf.

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  262. Heather says

    Hi Kath! These days I’ve been adding my Whole Foods Almond Butter to my oatmeal in the morning. I also love eating peanut butter and / or almond butter with an apple!

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  269. Maria says

    Nut butter on a spoon, out of the jar….

    Okay, really with homemade jelly on fresh, warm homemade wheat bread.

    Mmmm.

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  276. Sarah says

    I am in love with Barney Butter, what a great contest idea! My favorite way to eat it is on a toasted whole wheat pita. I love how the nut butter gets slightly warm and melted. Also, with strawberry jam added when I am in the mood for something sweeter! Thanks Kath for your amazing blog!

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  278. Jenn (eating bender) says

    Wow, look at all these comments 🙂 Hurray for Gina’s recipes!! She is fabulous. And I would love some Barney Butter!

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  279. Holly says

    Long time lurker and nut-butter lover here!
    My favorite way to eat nut butter:

    -on a microwaved banana sprinkled w/cinnamon!
    -on plump grapes!
    -on brown rice that has been made in to a porridge with the addition of vanilla soy milk and cinnamon!

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  286. Cat says

    Thanks for the banana bread recipe!! That just made my day… I have been craving it all morning!

    I might even try putting some nut butter on the banana bread too! 🙂

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  290. Casey says

    Nut butter is ALWAYS good on just about ANYTHING! A fun thing to do is mash PB with a banana and 1 tbsp choc chips and spread the mix in between two graham crackers, wrap in aluminum foil and freeze! Soooooo good!

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  291. Marianne says

    Holy comments batman!

    Nut butters have so many good ways to eat them! I’m pretty partial to the old standby though, on an english muffin with raspberry jam. Although, they do make an excellent addition to smoothies as well!

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  296. Oh She Glows says

    Oh that book looks devine, I can’t wait to check it out!! Thanks for the recommendation.

    My Favourite way to eat nut butter?

    …in a chocolate covered nut butter ball….delicious!

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  298. sonia says

    I can think of multiple ways –
    – as a snack on a banana/apple
    – as PBJ s.w for lunch
    – dipping sauce for dinner

    Best is on a spoon for an instant mood uplift.

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  303. rhodeygirl says

    omg so many comments! yay for election day! i am so excited!

    I love nut butter when I’m away on vacation in a weird place with horrible food and I can eat a taste of home… a nice pb and j! What places am I talking about? …. ecuador, and a remote part of argentina! no bugs for dinner, grazie! ha

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  305. Amanda says

    I like to chop up a banana, combine with almond butter, granola, a little bit of milk and a dab of honey, and nuke for about 30-45 seconds. Perfection!

    Justin’s squeezable 100-calorie packs of almond butter are also fabulous for on-the-go munching.

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  306. Beadie says

    Holy comments, batman!

    My favorite way to eat nut butter is on some sort of bread. I love it on muffins, sliced bread, pita, whatever!

    I am also behind in commenting and wanted to tell you that I love bison as well. When we need ground beef, I always go for the bison.

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  308. Tori says

    My favorite thing to do with peanut butter; put a few spoonfuls on a plate and dip sliced apple, banana or berries into it. What’s also pretty fantastic is spreading it on cinnamon-flavored rice cakes with sliced apple and a dollop of honey.

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  313. brandi says

    I get this honey roasted peanut butter from our little local farmers market. It is just honey roasted peanuts ground up. It is SO good on dark chocolate pieces.

    Yum 🙂

    I can’t find Barney Butter ANYWHERE! Please pick me!

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  314. Ruth Mauntz says

    i love peanut butter and almond butter! so delicious…
    the last time I had almond butter was just on a sweet wheat roll. It’s so wholesome tasting, sweet, slightly salty….. hmmmm perfect on a rainy autumn day!!

    I VOTED ONE HOUR AGO!! 😀

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  315. Rachel says

    My favorite way to eat nut butter is on a nut butter – banana sandwich! With whole wheat bread, it’s very satisfying 🙂

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  316. Allison K says

    Great Post!
    I love nutbutters on EVERYTHING. I don’t think I can pick a favorite. Oh wait..yes i can. with chocolate. 🙂

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  318. Tamar Erlich says

    I love your blog. Sometimes I feel like you are my twin sister the way we eat alike. I love eating nut or seed butters on sices of jicama “bread”, very crunchy.

    Thank you for the contest.

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  319. Julia says

    Favourite way to eat a nut butter? Can’t pick just one!! Mash up a banana with some nut butter and freeze for a couple of hours. OR, a delish wafflewich with banana, AB/PB and jam. OR, melted on a toasted english muffin with banana slices on top. OR, stirred into yogurt.

    K…back to work!

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  322. katie says

    Is it bad that I think the best way to eat peanut (almond, soynut, whatever) butter is straight from the jar? I’m a glutton…

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  323. Nicole says

    I love your blog! This is my first post…I like to eat nut butter on a toasted english muffin with sliced bananas…yum!

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  331. Amy says

    How do I not like nut butters? 🙂 In oatmeal, on a spoon, on a sandwich with bananas or jelly or apple slices, as a dip with carrots or apples or bananas, on banana bread. Yum.

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  334. Santa Barbara Dreaming says

    OMG!
    I would looooooove to try me some Barney Butter! They are no where to be found near my house…. booo!
    I liked your opening to today’s post! 🙂

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  335. Caroline f says

    Sure, you cant deny the obvious multitude of pb combos in this world but hands down by way of the Oreo cookie straight to my mouth definatly takes the cake. A treat that takes me right back to summercamp:) classic.
    -Caroline f.

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  336. Amy13 says

    I love love love nut butters on waffles with chocolate chips. This used to be a special treat my mom would make for us on Snow Days so I always have it as a pick-me-up when I need one! 🙂

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  342. Serena says

    oh my goodness there are a lot of comments! now here’s a question – if you even see it way down here – can people comment more than once and increase their chances of winning?

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  343. Kirsten Cederberg says

    My favorite way is to make a PB & J with a banana. YUM! I also like a spoonful in my oatmeal, on apples, bananas, and pretty much anything! =)

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  344. Katie says

    Favorite?! I love nut butter in oatmeal, on sandwiches, in smoothies… in ICE CREAM. I’m not very discriminate when it comes to nuts!

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  348. Jac says

    Call me boring, but I love almond butter slapped on some whole wheat w/strawberry preserves…or a spoon….or finger?…..

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  349. Eileen says

    In oatmeal, on banana sandwiches, on crackers, in pudding, on bananas and apples! I would put nut butter on a piece of cardboard and still eat it. 🙂

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  351. AlliJag says

    My favorite way to eat nut butter – with CARROTS! I just tried this combo recently, and have since fallen in love!

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  352. Emily says

    I haven’t had one for years, but my dad always used to make us peanut butter and marshmallow fluff sandwiches. That was DIVINE.

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  356. Stacey M says

    I love to eat nut butters mixed together with Greek yogurt and jam on Kashi’s strawberry waffles. Put toppings on waffle, sprinkle with flaxseed and cinnamon, then leave it in the fridge overnight; by morning, you have an AWESOMELY delicious breakfast: the tinted (blueberry fruit conserves) mixture tastes like a creamy, sweet peanut butter Cool Whip… heating optional!

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  365. Kristin says

    Love nut butters on banana nut muffins and chocolate covered pretzels! mmmm… 🙂 Or just straight from the jar with a big spoon.

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  368. Kristin says

    My favorite breakfast is peanut butter toast with banana on top, with the toast still warm so the peanut butter is all melty. Yum!

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  370. BeeBeeRab says

    I like to use a whole wheat tortilla, spread with nut butter, sliced bananas, sprinkled with flax seed meal and a few chocolate chips. Toast/broil in a toaster oven, and wrap it up! It’s a naturally sweet and nutritious breakfast/snack on the go! Thanks for the contest!!!

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  371. Michelle in Alaska says

    Hey Kath,

    Peanut butter has ALWAYS been a favorite food of mine since I was young…I will have it on MANY things. I would be excited to try Barney Butter since we don’t have it where I live!!

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  372. Sara Winter says

    I eat it plain on a spoon, on top of graham crackers, on top of ice cream, stirred into yogurt or even cottage cheese… I eat it in sandwiches, on top of toast, and on top of almost any dessert! I find it cuts down the sweetness a bit so it goes on banana bread, brownies, apple crisp, and pretty much anything else!

    My sister says I eat too much of it – I don’t think so.

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  373. Ash says

    I’m loving these contests… My fave way to eat nut butter is right out of the jar!! AND on Apples and bananas! YUM YUM!

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  374. Jenny says

    I have been wanting to try the Barney Butter from seeing several bloggers use it! I love nut butters on a Kashi waffle toasted, so it melts into the little squares on top. Warm and melty……sooooo ….good!

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  376. Andrea says

    election day AND a contest! yayyyy so pumped! my favorite way to eat nut butter is on top of a warm vita muffin or in a warm bowl of oatmeal!!

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  383. eatavegan says

    I like to keep my nut butters in the fridge and eat them straight out of the jar with a spoon — better than ice cream!

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  384. Laura says

    i LOVE nut butter & banana sandwiches on the new Arnold’s sandwich thins. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it 🙂

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  386. Sammie says

    I love to drizzle nut butters over the top of my daily “messes”. It is such a treat to get a little taste with each bite.

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  387. Lacey says

    I love nut butter on anything. I really like coring an apple and stuffed in the center for a healthy snack. It’s also great on toasted Ezekiel bread.

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  389. Rachel says

    I mean is there a food that nut butter doesn’t taste good on/in/around?! I love PB on oats, rice cakes, Kashis, apples, cheddar cheese, Cheerios, ice cream, bagels, toast, PB&J sandwiches, bananas…I could go on forever… 🙂

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  391. Stephanie says

    Yay for Barney Butter giveaways! Why is this stuff so hard to find in stores?!

    I’m a purist, too, when it comes to nut butters…. savored on a spoon 🙂

    (But, it’s especially yummy on waffles, too)

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  395. anastasia says

    I microwave my oats in the morning (student who has a kitchen, but the micro is in my room, easy!), and I always put a tablespoon of delicious, delicious nut butter right in with the oats before they go in the microwave. I like my oats nice and thick and the nut butter adds delicious flavor in addition to perfecting the texture!

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  396. DLA in OKC says

    MMMMM…….. I had almond butter in my smoothie this morning. 1/2 frozen banana, 2T unsweetened cocoa powder, 1T almond butter, light soy milk, 2 pkts Splenda.
    It was good!

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  399. Heather says

    Great post, Kath! I want to get that book… we shop at a Mennonite bakery/store for a lot of dry goods (and awesome whoopie pies!) so I’d be curious to catch a glimpse of their recipes.

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  400. Mary Beth says

    my favorite way to eat nut butter used to be with an apple. But since trying gliding clam’s method of nut butter and carrot…I think I’ve changed my loyalties!

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  401. Sarah says

    I am dying to try Barney Butter! Why don’t they sell it at all stores?! I have tried putting nut butters on just about everything. However my favorites are the basics…nut butters on bagels or just a PB&J with bananas.

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  405. Katie says

    Hey Kath~ Ive been reading your blog for a few weeks now and really enjoy it! You put some class into everyday meals. I enjoy your recipes and oatmeal creations! My favorite way to have almond butter is on warm cinnamon raisin bread. Yum! Also every once in awhile I’ll substitute it instead of PB in my oatmeal.
    I also wanted to say good luck on your Thanksgiving challenge. I just signed up at mint.com the other day. As a college student I really need to be watching my finances!

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  413. Jennifer K. says

    I love sandwiching peanut between pretzels! Or, my new favorite is this spicy peanut butter called with cayenne and other spices in it. It’s amazing spread on a banana or in a sandwich with strawberry preserves!

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  419. Halie says

    I love melting some semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave for about 20 seconds and then dipping in a spoonful of a nut butter (usually peanut butter!) in it and savoring slowly. Chocolate and nut butter is a great combination!

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  424. Claire says

    I agree with veggie girl..I love nut butters fully mixed in oats and of course with banana!!! So unoriginal but so delish. I would love to try BB….I’ve only had the whole foods almond butter.

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  426. Kati says

    I loooove peanut butter in oatmeal. It makes it so much more satisfying…on a banana too, or straight off the spoon!

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  427. tania says

    hi kath, love the site! on the spoon! on a banana! on freshly made whole wheat bread! and in oatmeal! not sure if we even get barney butter here in toronto, canada…cant find it as of yet! ill keep lookin!

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  428. Camille says

    Barney Butter…mm.

    That spread sure has been getting a lot of publicity. I bet it tastes delicious and I know my chances are pretty low, but wow, how awesome would it be if I was chosen!

    My favorite way to eat any nut butter spread is actually freezing a portion on the spoon and savoring each lick… or sometimes, I’ll mix it into cool whip free! (guilty me).

    Awesome contest, Kath! Can’t wait to see who wins!

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  432. Elaine says

    First of all, I don’t really like peanut butter (shocking isn’t it?!), but i ADORE almond butter….i just hate how PRICY it is (10 dollars per jar at my grocery!) and most groceries don’t even sell it!

    I do love spreading nut butters (in my case, almond or cashew) on pretzels!!!!

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  435. Jess. says

    i really like eating nut butters on carrots. everything always tells me it’s gross. it made me happy the first time i saw you do it. it is so delcious!!!!
    i also really like making nut butter sauces for pasta or pb and banana quesadillas….
    come to think of it, there aren’t any ways i can think of that i don’t like nut butters

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  442. Steph says

    Hello! I have been reading your blog, but this is my first time posting. I love all of the oatmeal creations, like others here, I am quite fond of oats 🙂

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  445. Katy says

    Off my finger after a quick scoop from the container … because when I need a little “something,” even a spoon seems like too much work!

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  446. Tara says

    Banana shots!!!
    I cut a banana into 1/2 inch bites. Then I pat each with a dollap of almond butter. On top of that I put a wee dot of manuka honey. YUMmy!! This will be a great after school snack for my future kiddos one day.

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  450. Meghan says

    oh my god so many comments!!! well my favorite (thanks to you!!) is on a spoon with oatmeal 🙂 second- spread on graham crackers mmm!!

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  453. Bree says

    A sandwich of nut butter, creamed honey, and banana made grilled cheese style. I can’t believe how many comments there are!

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  455. Mandy A says

    I eat nut butter on almost everything! Oatmeal, English Muffins, PB&J&banana sandwiches, fruit, veggies, graham crackers – brownies… haha you name it, I’m eating PB on it! 🙂

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  463. Ellen says

    i love it on a grilled sandwich with bananas and strawberry jam! a new favorite has been with pumpkin butter though- yumm!

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  466. Laurie says

    I love peanut butter and banana sandwiches, yum! Or for a treat, peanut butter and marshmallow fluff sandwich, so good!

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  467. Melissa says

    As with everyone else, I love nut butter on almost any food! My favorite is almond butter on a toasted Ezekiel english muffin.

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  471. Erin says

    With a spoon! lol I don’t want to dilute the flavor. I also LOVE putting PB on top of my ice cream. The differing textures and temperatures of the ice cream and PB is delisshhhh!!

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  473. Angie says

    My favorite way to eat nut butter now is in my oatmeal thanks to you and Jenna, yum yum! But I also enjoy it on waffles and have to eat it with a plain banana or I can’t get the banana down LOL

    I have made Gina’s banana bread and it turned out really good. The neighbor boy even said it was better than his moms banana bread ha ha

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  475. April says

    Wow!! So many comments! I love peanut butter but have never been brave enough to try almond or cashew butter. My daughter and I could eat pb&js everyday.

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  476. Lindsey says

    I like to dip things in nut butter…celery, carrots, apples, you name it.

    I also like it straight off the spoon!! 😀

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  479. jdh says

    I have been dying to try BB! I eat PB straight out of the jar on my spoon ost of the time! but really like it in oatmeal thanks to KERF and on warm bread b/ banana yum!

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  480. Amy C. says

    Mmmmm I love Almond butter and PB. My favorite way to have it is an open faced sandwich with slice banana and a drizzle of honey. Yum!

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  484. Jenny says

    My favorite way to eat nut butters has got to be as a HUGE dollop on top of some piping hot BANANA oats! I can’t believe you forgot your banana this morning, I would have been devastated!

    Yay for Barney Butter!! 🙂

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  486. Hallie says

    Favorite? In my BF’s family recipe for Peanut Butter Balls…think PB mixed with powdered sugar and rice crispys then rolled in chocolate. But most often? On my oatmeal every morning!

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  489. Rachel says

    I love nut butter on crackers, muffins, apples, bananas, Clif Z bars – but my all time favorite is on a spoon!

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  493. Marlow says

    Nerds! My first comment this morning didn’t seem to post!! I like mine straight out of the jar on a spoon!! (…everyday!)

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  497. KimPossible says

    Favorite way to eat any nut butter – from the jar! YUM!
    Second favorite way – in ice cream (peanut butter ice cream is THE BEST!!)

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  501. alwaysroom4dessert says

    My favorite way is to make peanut butter banana bread, slice it, toast it and slather it with nut butter and homemade strawberry jam! Yum Yum!

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  505. Richard says

    Nut butters are the best. A runner’s best friend! I like them in oatmeal, with bananas, in sandwiches, on pancakes, and on ice cream! yum

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  507. Jim says

    OMG! Nut Butter!! I love it as the classic PB & J sandwich (with bananas too!). I really like smothering some PB on frozen bananas with raisins on top. MMMM! I also LOVE it with ice cream and in smoothies.

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  509. Dorothy says

    My favorite way to eat peanut butter is with ice cream! (Even better when chocolate is added to the mix). It’s just as good with frozen yogurt, though!

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  514. Janet says

    Well, I’ve never tried it. I just recently have seen the buzz on this product. Looks yummy! I’d love to try it. I’ll have to check our Trader Joe’s.

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  518. Keri says

    I love nut butters! My favorite way to eat them is slathered on pancakes with a drizzle of maple syrup! Yumm! I have had that for breakfast every day this week!

    I also really love Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip cupcakes with tofu in them from the Tofu 1-2-3 Cookbook.

    Also a new thing I like to do is to mix a spoonful of Nut Butter into my Milk and Cherrios, It doesnt dissolve well but it is yummy to get chunks once in awhile!

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  521. Paula says

    I loveee doing the spoonful of peanut butter technique that you use in oatmeal with a bowl of ice cream! It’s the BEST!!!!!!!!

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  523. Kristy says

    My favorite way to eat nut butter is no way near healthy 🙂 I bake chocolate cookies with a nut butter ball in the middle. When they bake the butter becomes warm and melty. oh my!

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  524. Justy2003 says

    Geeze…there’s a TON of comments on here! Unfortunately I don’t have time to read them all but I’m glad I decided to check in with the blog. I love freebies and I’ve never had almond butter!
    My favorite way to eat nut butter is simply a PB&J. Sometimes I add a banana, but either way PB makes it better!

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  525. Laura T says

    Wow, Wow #521 – looks like everyone is in the voting and contesting spirit!!! Please pick me for the Barney B !!

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  527. Sara says

    I know that you pick winners with the random generator but I dont get ANY kind of almond butter (or any NATURAL nut butter for that matter) where I live.. only the generic JIFF, SKIPPy, peter pan kind.. (i grind my own pB)

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  528. Emlod10 says

    put peanut butter on a spoon (just how you do for your oatmeal) but with vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream! so good 🙂

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  529. calgirl says

    Nut Butter + banana + !fudge (unsweetened cocoa powder dissolved in a little bit of Almond Breeze + just the smallest dash of cayenne) = heaven!

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  530. jsr says

    i love anything and everything with nut butter! well..i am sure i can think of a few things that wouldn’t be so good. would love to try barney butter!

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  531. Fig says

    HOLY…IM 526 and I want to WIN!!!!!!
    I love my almond butter on kashi crackers like a sandwich with a slice of banana in the middle.

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  533. L says

    LOVE all of this food talk! I’ve been reading for a longggg time but never posted. First time for everything 🙂

    To celebrate the end of the presidential race, I will be making a flourless chocolate cake while watching the election updates. I have a double major degree in political science and economics, so I’m one of those nerds that stays up till 4am watching the press call each state. Yea democracy!

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  534. Lina says

    I love your blog! your an oatmeal addict like me! I love to “hide” my nut butter at the bottom corner of my oatmeal bowl and then pour the oatmeal over it. That way when I have my last few bites left I have a nice melty nutty treat before my long day of classes!

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  535. Jasmine says

    First time posting although I’ve been reading your blog since last year!

    Favorite way to eat nut butter is as a PB + Bacon sandwich. Spread nut butter on bread and toast in toaster oven. Cook 2 slices of turkey bacon and add once the nut butter starts to melt. Heavenly.

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  536. HeatherDee says

    I’m deathly allergic to peanuts, but I can eat almonds with no trouble – the fact that Barney Butter is peanut free is SO AMAZING for those of us that have been out of the ‘butter’ loop for all these years! 🙂 I’m now addicted to Barney Butter, it’s the best thing ever!

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  541. Ashley says

    My favorite way to eat nut butter? I can’t choose!! I LOVE any nut butter sooo much- I’ll eat it on basically anything. Some of my favs are
    -Spread on fresh bananas, apples, carrot/celery sticks
    -Simply on a sandwich!
    -Spread on a croissant or buiscut
    -Spread thinly on bread with nutella
    -Nut butter, coconut, and craisin sandwich
    -On graham crackers with chocolate chips or marshmellows/fluff on top
    -On my icecream!
    -On waffles
    -From the jar!
    and last but not least…..
    ON MY OATMEAL!!!

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  543. TanyaS says

    So many ways is right… My personal faves are:

    on celery
    on apples
    on bananas
    and good old fashioned PB & J.

    My mom swears by PB on sliced cucumber. I have yet to try that one.

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  544. Carrie H says

    I love nut butter and banana. And I am not going to read all the 539 comments before me to see if that is a repeat. :0) Thanks, Kath!

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  546. eatwellbewell says

    now you can’t judge me on this, but I admit, especially in the spirit of the upcoming thanksgiving holiday, that my FAVORITE way to eat peanut butter is ….

    LEFTOVER THANKSGIVING TURKEY and STUFFING DIPPED IN PEANUT BUTTER!!

    mm mm delicious 🙂

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  548. jennifer says

    I love eating nut butter with a drizzle of honey on honey whole wheat bread while drinking a Grande Americano. Yum!

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  551. Megan says

    I eat it because I am addicted to the stuff…seriously. The funny thing is I used to hate the stuff. I wouldn’t touch it with a ten foot pole, that is until I discovered how good peanut butter and chocolate really was. I can’t go a day without it. Plus, it is an easy way to incorporate healthy fats and non-animal sources of protein into my diet.

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  552. Layla says

    548 comments for an almond butter post: Insane! I love that that bitch Cristin only got 80 when her freakin’ baby was born… You’re truely the best Kath!

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  555. Laura says

    Wow! 551 people!

    I love love love slicing a banana and putting peanut butter on top then popping it in the microwave for 20 sec. It’s a delicious bowl of hot melty goodness!

    Thanks for the opportunity, I’ve only had PB before. 🙁

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  559. Chrys says

    I’ve been a huge fan of Barney Butter from the beginning. Whoever hasn’t tried it, has got to–it’s at Whole Foods and tons of specialty groceries. if yours doesn’t have it, ask for it. My kids and all their friends are addicted to Barney Butter and chocolate chips. Perfect after school… Oh, and my son makes insane Barney Butter cookies with no flour (oatmeal is the binder). Put ice cream in between and it is like an It’s It ice cream sandwich.

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  560. Jenn says

    I love eating nut butter (I’ve tried peanut and almond—any other recommendations?) on apples and bananas. And, the more natural the nut butter, the better!

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  562. erin says

    almond butter and banana sandwiches- and on pancakes and waffles, pb cookies, melted and put on top of ice cream, on a banana rolled in granola or crushed cereal, with carrot/celery sticks, with apples…need i go on? YUMMM!!!

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  568. Natalie says

    I like nut butter in oatmeal- It is a special combo though 🙂 1/2 cup oatmeal cooked with water- add 1/2 cup light berrie flavored(or vanilla/plain) yougurt, 1/2 cup thawed or fresh berries, 2 Tb of PB= excellence

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  570. Jennie says

    I honestly cannot think of a way in which I do NOT like my nut butter but if I had to choose one… I’d have to say I like it straight out of the jar by the spoonful! 🙂

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  572. greenpeeps says

    I love nut butter in a sandwich, with sliced banana and a drizzle of honey, whole wheat bread, toasted, grilled, or just zapped in the microwave!

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  579. Kelley says

    Ever since I started reading this blog, my new favorite way to eat it is on a spoon in my oatmeal! I also love it smeared on apple slices, or just straight from the jar!

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  582. Shandi says

    Can’t wait to try to barney butter… if win that is… because I haven’t seen it here in Nebraska..So pick me pick me!

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  586. Courtney says

    My favorite way to eat nut butter is with a fork. Seriously, just dip it in and lick off of the tines… that way I don’t get quite as much with each dip as I would with a spoon. YUM, almond butter rocks my world!

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  588. Hannah says

    I’m all about the simple pleasures – I just like to eat my nut butters plain, unadulterated, from the spoon!

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  589. Erin B from NJ says

    I actually am a peanut butter freak and hate regular butter so I put it on fruit, nuts, bread and simply on a fork alone, haha!

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  590. Meredith says

    wow, so many people have commented!! crazy.

    we don’t have whole foods here and i haven’t been able to find Barney butter anywhere. you are my only hope until I go home at Christmas!

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  596. Tina says

    The entire summer, for breakfast I would have a blueberry/banana/soymilk smoothie with a slice of toast covered in almond butter. Of course I dipped the toast in the smoothie!! 🙂

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  598. Meredith says

    There are so many good ways to eat nut butter! Sandwiches, oatmeal, with apples, on pasta, in smoothies, in cookies . . . It’s hard to choose a favorite! But because I’m having a craving, I’m going to say my favorite way is a smoothie with unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 2 frozen bananas, and a big spoonful of almond butter! Yum!

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  599. Ruby Red Vegan says

    Oh my gosh, Kath, you definitely got my attention with this giveaway! My favorite way to eat nut butter is on a spoon, with oatmeal…thank goodness you and your blog introduced that wonderful concept — I always used to stir it in and would get sooo mad that I couldn’t taste it.

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  601. Nick says

    Oh dear lord that’s a lot of comments. I’d love to try this famed Barney Butter. I’ve tried almond butter once before but I wasn’t all that impressed. I think Barney is the next step…

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  605. Becky says

    Mmmm…my fav is good old fashioned nut butter and jelly sandwiches! And with Ritz like crackers! My fiance am I can finish a whole sleeve each!

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  606. Farah says

    I like to eat Almond or PB straight off the spoon straight out of the jar…divinely decadent…and oh sooooo good!!! 🙂

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  610. Amber says

    Mmm nut butter! I love trying new types although I stick to mostly raw or ground yourself types, for environmental reasons. Right now my favorite way to eat them is on fresh apples slices and maybe a bit a cinnamon mmmm!

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  612. Carrie! says

    I love it right out of the jar!!! I stick my fork in, swish it around a couple times, and whatever is left on the fork when I pull it out, I get to eat!!!

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  615. Sarah says

    Melted over oatmeal or with a banana… And lately on the new 100 calorie sandwich rounds (forget the exact name but they’ve been on a lot of blogs lately.)

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  625. Liz D. says

    Can’t believe only one other person (out of hundreds) mentioned ANTS ON A LOG! Celery + nut butter + raisins: this is nature’s perfect snack. Crunchy, juicy, savory, salty and sweet.

    Hope I win the jar! Thanks Kath

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  626. melissa iwai says

    My fav is almond butter, which I make. I am so addicted to it. I don’t eat peanut butter anymore. But Barney Butter definitely sounds intriguing!

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  628. Clare says

    I am a longtime lurker, and have been being inspired by you for awhile and I really want to try Barney Butter! My guilty PButter confession, I have been known to take a spoon of peanut butter, stick a buncha chocolate chips on it and then eat it Just. Like. That.

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  629. goalie30 says

    Favorite ways to consume pb include: on apples with chocolate chips, on whole wheat waffles w/ a little maple syrup, in oatmeal, on an english muffin, and good old pb & j!

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  639. Bacon says

    I just discovered my love of almond butter a few months ago…where have you been all my life almond butter?? Fav way to eat it so far is on a piece of toast. Nice and simple. 🙂

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  640. Tracy says

    i’m not sure how i would eat it- i’ve never tried it! i’m scared by the caloric content….but i’d be up for it if i won! hahah. probably on toast. VERY toasted toast.

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  642. jenner says

    wow this is insane. looks like the random integer generator has come in handy, lol. I don’t know if you’re still taking entries? it’s before midnight…

    my fave way to eat nut butter with a bowl of steel cut + rolled oats (cooked), greek yogurt, dried cranberries, flax, sliced almonds, and a crumbled weetabix. i put it on the side of the bowl so i can get some with every bite! 🙂

    i also looove me some pb + celery and a good ol’ classic pbj. 🙂

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  645. allie says

    as a former north carolinian.. yay for kay hagan! and the chance that nc may go blue (or at least be purple). and lucky for me, bay area whole foods already have barney butter. 🙂

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  647. Nadia says

    Nut butter with a spoon! 🙂 And as a mennonite, i highly recommend the cookbook! I’m pretty sure they have a few different ones out…

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  655. RD2be says

    Wow, lots of comments. I like nut butters on odd things like carrots and green beans… and of course on normal things like bananas, bread and crackers.

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  657. Dee says

    I love peanut butter with anything but one of my favorites is mixing it in with greek yogurt, a little cottage cheese and a package of sugar free hot chocolate. Add chocolate chips and a banana…sooooo good!

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  658. Kayla says

    I love love love nut butter of all kinds, and I love to eat it straight off the spoon, on a banana or of course pb and j, on pancakes is another fav!

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  662. Ashley C says

    I don’t know if it’s too late– but I love nut butters on anything especially bananas, bread, carrots, and crackers!

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  664. sharon says

    hi i noticed you have a multivitamin there, what brand(s) do you like? im always searching for a good multi :] & yes pb rules, but almond & cashew butters seem to win me over more :]

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  665. elizabeth says

    Definitely check out More With Less– it got me through a year of volunteering and living in community (on a very limited food stipend!) Check out the lentil burgers, sweet & sour lentils, German potato soup, and refrigerator bran muffins. It also has some great granola recipes. Lentils, rice, and rolled oats are your friends when cooking on a budget– though you already seem to appreciate that! Good luck with the challenge!

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