4 Favorite Nut Butter Snack Ideas
Is there an ingredient more loved than peanut butter? Not in my family. With our crew of six, we go through it by the bucketful. And not just in PB&J’s. Peanut butter, and it’s nut butter counterparts, offer a filling protein-packed punch perfect for mid-day slumps and post-school snacking.
The four recipes below are not only easy to make – they’re great for all occasions. Whip up a batch of our Cashew Butter Granola to top off your morning yogurt. Then, pack up the rest in snack bags for the kids after-school events. Kids also love our Peanut Butter Dip!
Keep in mind, anyone with allergies for the specific nut in each recipe can easily substitute any other nut butter!
No-Bake Peanut Butter Bites
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 0
Total Time: 15
Yield: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups Harris Teeter Organics Old Fashioned Oats
- ½ cup Simple Truth Organic No Stir Peanut Butter
- 3 Tbsp. Simple Truth Organic Honey
Directions:
Add rolled oats to a blender or food processor and pulse until the consistency of flour is reached. Add the remaining ingredients and process until dough ball has formed. You may need to scrape the sides once or twice while pulsing.
Remove the ball of dough and break of about one tablespoon and roll into a ball. Repeat the process with remaining dough. If the mixture appears to crumbly, add peanut butter as needed. If the mixture becomes too sticky, coat your hands with cooking spray.
Refrigerate Peanut Butter Bites in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 0
Total Time: 5
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients:
- ½ cup Simple Truth Organic No Stir Peanut Butter
- 1 cup Harris Teeter Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. Simple Truth Organic Honey
- Serve with sliced apples or Harris Teeter Pretzels
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until smooth. The dip can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to four days.
Cashew Butter Granola
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Harris Teeter Organics Rolled Oats
- ½ cup salted cashews
- ¼ cup Simple Truth Cashew Butter
- ¼ cup Harris Teeter Orange Juice
- 2 Tbsp. Simple Truth Organic Honey
- 1 Tbsp. fresh orange zest, plus additional for garnish
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and pour out onto a greased baking sheet. Cook for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir. Cook for an additional 25 minutes. Serve with additional fresh orange zest if desired.
No-Bake Almond Butter Snack Bars
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 12 bars
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Harris Teeter Almonds
- 1 tsp. Simple Truth Organic Saigon Cinnamon
- 1 1/3 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup dried apples
- 5 Tbsp. Simple Truth No Stir Almond Butter, divided
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Allow to cool to room temperature.
To the bowl of a food processor, add the cooled almonds, cinnamon and a pinch of salt and process until crumbly. Add apples and dates and continue to process until a dough ball has formed.
Melt the almond butter and pour 1 Tbsp. of the melted almond butter along with 1 ½ Tbsp. water into the food processor while it is running.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 8x8 baking pan and press out evenly. Spread the remaining melted almond butter on top. Chill for at least one hour and sprinkle with additional cinnamon and sea salt. Cut into squares and enjoy.
Katie Harding is the publisher of Forks and Folly. A self-taught cook and die-hard foodie, Katie lives in Charlotte with her husband and three boys. Besides cooking and eating, she loves craft beers, running, and napping.