Favorite Peanut Recipes in Celebration of National Peanut Month
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Peanuts are such a versatile ingredient! This peanut recipe roundup features more than 15 of our favorite ways to use peanuts in the kitchen.
March is National Peanut Month!
I’ve always loved peanuts, but I grew even more fond of them after my trip to Georgia in the fall of 2022. You can read more about my trip and the Peanut Harvest Tour if you’re interested.
But for this post, we’re focusing on allll the delicious peanutty recipes. We’ve got a great mix of sweet and savory peanut recipes as well as a variety of courses and cuisines.
What are your favorite ways to enjoy peanuts? Let me know in the comments section below – I’d love to hear from you!
Aztec Torte with Honey Chipotle Cinnamon Mascarpone
Rich, dark chocolate gets a chipotle-induced kick in this sweet-and-spicy, peanut-crusted dessert.
Baked Purple Yam + Sweet Potato Dumplings with Peanut Sauce
Get a double dose of potatoes plus your daily greens in these baked dumplings that pair perfectly with a sweet-and-spicy dipping sauce.
Banana “Ice Cream” with Peanut Butter Sauce
This is an oldie but goodie! A super simple peanut sauce that will take any ice cream to the next level.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Nests with Toasted Coconut
A colorful, delicious addition to any springtime or Easter spread. Fun to make with kids!
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
These soft, chewy peanut butter cookies are a dessert recipe that my family has been baking for years. Easy to make with kids & guaranteed to be a hit!
The Duckling’s Chocolate Chip Cookies with Toasted Nuts
Peanut butter, toasted pecans, and 2 types of chocolate chips amp up the flavor in these chewy cookies, inspired by The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? by Mo Willems.
Easy Homemade Peanut Butter
Making your own homemade peanut butter lets you control the ingredients & texture. This easy, money-saving recipe comes together in minutes!
Elvis-Style Challah French Toast
Fluffy challah bread is given the royal treatment in this decadent breakfast classic topped with peanuts, peanut butter, bananas, and bacon.
Elvis-Style Frozen Bananas
Elvis-Style Frozen Bananas take the classic Elvis sandwich (peanut butter, banana + bacon) to a new level! This easy 3 ingredient frozen dessert ROCKS!
Grilled PB&J Sticks
Grilled cheese sandwiches don’t get to have all the fun – take your everyday peanut butter and jelly sandwich to the next level by grilling + dipping!
Mulberry-Hemp Energy Balls
These bites are jam-packed full of protein & superfoods – perfect for an energy boost when you’re on-the-go.
Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake with Bacon (without Ice Cream!)
An easy ice cream-free peanut butter banana milkshake recipe (with optional shot of whiskey) topped with peanut butter whipped cream & bacon.
Peanut Butter Brownie Pie with a Pretzel Crust
Why choose between baking a batch of brownies or a pie when you can have BOTH?
Especially when it’s topped with an ooey gooey peanut butter swirl, all baked into a pretzel crust.
Yeah. No contest.
Peanut Butter Haystacks
This easy 4 ingredient dessert is sweet, salty, and endlessly snackable! Great make-ahead recipe for game day gatherings and potlucks!
Peanut Noodles with Roasted Pork Tenderloin + Honeyed Oranges
Oven-roasted pork tenderloin cooks quickly and is delicious shredded and served over peanut noodles with honeyed oranges and fresh herbs.
Peanutty Rice with Crispy Fried Shallots
Peanut milk gives this simple, vegan side dish a protein boost along with a subtle nutty flavor. Great with Asian stir-fries and Indian meals!
Puppy Chow (AKA Muddy Buddies)
What’s better than a quick & easy snack that involves cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, and lots of fun mix-ins? Puppy Chow is a family party food favorite!
Shrimp with Coconut Curry Sweet Potato Noodles
A rich, creamy peanut-infused coconut curry is the perfect accompaniment for spiralized sweet potatoes and tender shrimp.
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimp + Peanut Sauce
Wrapping up these Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimp & Peanut Sauce is easier than you think! A cool, refreshing recipe that’s perfect for summer.
Vietnamese Shrimp Sandwiches with Peanut Sauce
This Vietnamese shrimp banh mi-inspired sandwich combines colorful quick-pickled vegetables, a sweet-and-spicy peanut sauce, fresh herbs, & tender shrimp.
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Ashley
Ashley Covelli is a food photographer, recipe developer, and culinary instructor based in Ossining, New York. She loves helping people become enthusiastic and adventurous in the kitchen so that they can build skills and confidence to cook for themselves and their loved ones. She can almost always be found with at least 3 different beverages within arm's reach.
