About National Peanut Day
National Peanut Day is celebrated annually on September 13th. This day commemorates the peanut plant and honors one of America’s most popular snacks. Peanuts are not only a tasty treat but are also a good source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
How to Celebrate National Peanut Day
There are many ways to enjoy peanuts. They can be eaten roasted, salted, or sweetened. Peanut butter is a popular way to eat peanuts, and it can be used in recipes for cookies, pies, and other desserts. Peanuts can also be used to make peanut oil, which is used in cooking and cosmetics.
Here are some fun recipes to try that use peanuts…
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes encompass raspberry filling inside of a vanilla cupcake that’s then covered in creamy peanut butter frosting and peanuts! It tastes just like a PB&J Sandwich!
Spicy Peanut, Black Bean, and Potato Soup
This vegan spicy peanut, potato and black bean soup can be prepared simply in the slow cooker or stove top.
Easy Peanut Butter Ramen
Spicy peanut noodles is a quick and easy meal made in less than 10 minutes with a slightly spicy kick to it.
Peanut Butter Espresso Banana Bread
A subtly sweet, buttery, quick bread to make the perfect healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Balls
Rich and delicious morsels of nutrition made with simple ingredients like dates, oats, and peanuts.
Shrimp and Vegetable Pad Thai
This shrimp and vegetable Pad Thai is the absolute best and healthy too! It’s super quick to make and comes together easily in one pan.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Crumble Bars
Peanut Butter & Jelly Crumble Bars that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, as a snack, or dessert!
Cherry Bing Bars
These delicious bars are based on candy found mainly in the Midwest. Also known as Twin Bings or Cherry Mash, these unexpected flavors combine for a sweet treat.
Use the hashtag #NationalPeanutDay on social media to share your love of peanuts with others.
