New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANSlife) – Peanut butter has evolved from being just a spread to a popular lifestyle choice and a household favorite in India. This nutty delight, inspired by Western culture, has become an essential part of active Indian families. Including peanut butter in your daily diet, especially in your breakfast, can be a wholesome choice as it provides vital nutrients, dietary fiber, and good fats like monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) beneficial for health.
Breakfast is widely hailed as the most important meal of the day, and starting your morning with a delightful spread of creamy and crunchy peanut butter can be a great choice. Dr. Shweta Rastogi, Clinical dietitian and lifestyle medicine consultant, suggests that using peanut butter without added refined sugar is more beneficial; opting for peanut butter with jaggery can be a healthier option. There are several peanut butter variants available, including peanut butter with real chocolate, crunchy, and creamy peanut butter, to make your morning meal even more delicious.
For those observing National Peanut Butter Day, here are some protein-rich breakfast recipes featuring peanut butter that you can try:
Peanut Butter Baked Oats
Ingredients:
2 cups of Oats
1 tsp baking powder
Salt (as per taste)
½ a tsp Cinnamon
5 tsp Saffola creamy Peanut Butter
2 tsp Honey
1 egg
½ a tsp Vanilla Extract
2 cups Milk
Method:
1. Take a bowl and add oats, baking powder, and salt, and mix them well.
2. In another bowl, add peanut butter and honey, and mix them well.
3. Add cinnamon powder and salt to the peanut butter and honey, and mix them properly.
4. Slowly start mixing milk into the peanut butter mixture and stir well.
5. Combine both mixtures in a bowl until a thick consistency is achieved.
6. Take a baking bowl or tray, put the mixture, and bake it in the oven for 25-30 mins at 350 F.
7. Take out the baked oats from the oven and top it up with peanut butter and chopped dry fruits, serve hot!
Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients:
2-3 tsp of peanut butter with real chocolate
2 bananas
1 small bowl of flaxseed
½ a tsp vanilla extract
1 cup of milk
Method:
1. Add 2 bananas, chocolate peanut butter, flaxseed meal, vanilla extract, and 1 cup milk to the blender.
2. Blend the ingredients and keep adding milk to the blender for a smooth and creamy consistency.
3. Transfer the smoothie to a bowl. Top it up with dry fruits or chopped fresh fruits as per your liking. Keep it in the fridge for a few minutes and serve cool!
Banana and Peanut Butter Pancake
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp salt
1 ¼ cups milk
1 ripe mashed banana
⅓ cup of Saffola creamy peanut
