Tag: peanut butter

Peanut Butter Espresso Reese’s Pieces Oatmeal Cookies

Peanut Butter Espresso Reese’s Pieces Oatmeal Cookies

When I wake up in the morning to workout I am starving. These cookies are the perfect pre-workout snack filled protein, espresso, and extra ingredients that support nursing (Brewer’s yeast and flaxseed). I have two cookies each morning and they fuel my workout. I make 

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Lactation Cookies

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Lactation Cookies

I love peanut butter, so these cookies definitely hit the spot. These taste like peanut butter cookies mixed with oatmeal and filled with pops of peanut butter chips to really make the peanut butter flavor pop. The extra ingredients (Brewers Yeast and Flaxseed) are in 

Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Candy Toppings

Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Candy Toppings

I always make these cookies after Halloween. The traditional recipe for peanut butter cookies uses Hershey Kisses as the topping. I like to mix things up and use an assortment of chocolate candies such as Reese’s, Snickers, KitKat, Hershey Bars, Milky Ways, etc…

Ingredients:

1 cup all purpose flour

3/4 cup powdered peanut butter

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup granulated sugar

8 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature

2 large eggs

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings: bite size Reese’s, Rolos, Snickers, Milky Ways, Kit Kats, etc…

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line 1 or 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Remove wrappers from candy toppers.
  3. Cream butter and sugar in a stand mixer.
  4. Spray a measuring cup with nonstick spray. Fill with peanut butter. Add peanut butter to stand mixer.
  5. Whisk flour, powdered peanut butter, and baking soda in a large bowl.
  6. Add eggs and vanilla extract to mixer and mix in.
  7. Gradually add in dry ingredients.
  8. Use a small cookie scooper to form balls. Space cookie dough balls 2 inches a part on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10 minutes until firm.
  10. Immediately press chcolates on the top of the cookies.
  11. Bake cookies for 1 minute to slightly melt the chocolates.
  12. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet. After a few minutes slide the parchment paper off the baking sheet and allow to cool completely before transferring to an air-tight container.
  13. Enjoy!
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Swirl Date Fudge

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Swirl Date Fudge

If you are craving something sweet with hints of peanut butter and chocolate, then this is a simple dessert to try.  This is lighter than traditional fudge since the dates provide a natural sweetener. Ingredients: 1 heaping cup of pitted dates 2 cups peanut butter 

Nutella Stuffed Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Nutella Stuffed Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

My youngest son fell in love with Nutella when we were staying in a hotel recently and enjoying complimentary breakfasts for a few days.  These muffins are a peanut butter and banana base with a teaspoon of Nutella in the center.  I topped these muffins 

<strong>Peanut Butter Extreme Brownies</strong>

Peanut Butter Extreme Brownies

I make most brownies by scratch, but sometimes I use a mix.  This mix was meant for an 8×8 dish.  If you are using a base brownie mix for 9×13 then double the ingredients for the add ins.

Base brownie additions-

½ cup Reeses peanut butter chips

½ cup chopped Butterfingers

Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting

½ cup creamy peanut butter

¼ cup butter at room temperature

1-2 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2-4 tablespoons milk (I used almond milk)

Chocolate glaze-

3 tablespoons melted butter

3 tablespoons cocoa powder

1-2 tablespoons brewed coffee or milk

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup powdered sugar

Topping-

½ cup crushed Butterfingers

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray/butter an 8×8 dish.
  2. Prepare base brownie mix according to package directions. Add ½ cup Reeses peanut butter chips and ½ cup chopped Butterfinger pieces.
  3. Spread in pan in an even layer.  Bake 20-22 minutes until brownies are set in the middle but not too firm.
  4. Begin to cool on wire rack.
  5. Meanwhile prepare peanut butter buttercream. 
  6. Mix butter and peanut butter in a stand mixer.  Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.  Continue to mix until you reach a spreadable consistency.
  7. Spread over slightly warm brownies. Swirl in to the brownies.
  8. Let cool completely.
  9. Prepare chocolate glaze.  Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Pour over the brownies.
  10. Sprinkle with crushed Butterfingers.
  11. I recommend cooling/storing these brownies in the refrigerator to help them firm and set before serving.
  12. Enjoy!
Base layer brownies
Peanut butter buttercream swirled in
PB brownies with glaze and crushed Butterfinger pieces
<strong>Peanut Butter Reese’s Blondies</strong>

Peanut Butter Reese’s Blondies

I found a mixture of Reese’s pieces and mini Reese’s when I was looking for chocolate chips.  They were the perfect addition to these peanut butter blondies. Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature 1 cup light brown sugar ½ cup granulated 

Light Peanut Butter Mousse

Light Peanut Butter Mousse

Peanut butter always makes me smile.  This light peanut butter mousse is the perfect dessert when you want peanut butter and something light.  I topped my peanut butter mousse with a chopped up Peanut Butter Lover’s Reese’s my family had gotten me for my birthday 

Peanut Butter Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Peanut Butter Roasted Brussel Sprouts

I can never get enough peanut butter!  Peanut butter + Brussels Sprouts = healthy heaven

Recipe adapted from Fixate

Ingredients-

4 cups brussels sprout, stems trimmed cut in half

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon reduced fat peanut butter

2 teaspoons rice vinegar

2 teaspoons pure or light maple syrup

1 teaspoon reduced sodium tamari soy sauce

½ teaspoon sea salt

1 garlic clove

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with olive oil spray.
  2. Add brussels sprouts and oil to a bowl.  Toss to combine.
  3. Spread brussels sprouts in a single layer flat side down on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake 20 minutes.
  5. Dressing- add peanut butter, vinegar, maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, and salt to a medium bowl.  Whisk to combine.
  6. Add roasted brussels sprouts to the dressing.  Mix to coat.  Serve warm.
Nutty Energy Balls

Nutty Energy Balls

These nutty energy balls combine almonds, cashews, and pecans to create a nutty and fantastic flavor. These are packed full of protein and great for a snack any time of day. Ingredients: 1/2 cup roasted almonds 1/2 cup roasted cashews 1/2 cup roasted pecans 1