Peanut butter is the most popular breakfast option in many parts of the world. Here is how you can celebrate Peanut Butter Day.

 

The biggest market for peanut butter in the world is America. It has been recorded that Americans eat 700 million pounds of peanut butter each year. While the men prefered chunky peanut butter, women and children loved the creamy white ones. Of late, the peanut butter trend has filtered into other continents and one can find them just about everywhere. It is hailed as a great source of protein and therefore is good for health. It also keeps the body warm during the cold winter months.

 

Story Of Peanut Butter

 

Peanut butter was first made in the year 1890 by a doctor in St Louise, for his patients with weak teeth. The oil often separated from the grains, which did not yield good results. Later in 1933, a Californian packer succeeded in converting this into spread able butter. In fact, it takes about 550 peanuts to make 12 ounces of peanut butter. Peanut butter was included in the ration of World War soldier, and during the war, the sale of the same sky rocketed.

 

Peanut Butter Recipe Ideas

 

American's celebrate an undeclared holiday on January 24th of every year, as the peanut butter day. Celebrate this day with peanut butter treats like a peanut butter cookie, a peanut butter sandwich or a peanut butter muffin. You can also dig right into the jar, and enjoy a spoonful! You can also spread peanut butter, on bananas, oatmeal, celery and apples.These can be your quick healthy snack options. Spread it on sandwiches with maple syrup and honey or try it with mashed bananas and sugar. You can also toast it with some melted cheddar cheese. Slice a banana lengthwise and spread peanut butter on both halves, add a spoonful of vanilla yogurt on each half and top with grapes and nuts. Go on and get creative or listen to the children’s song on the TV show “Barney and Friends,” which will give you tips on how to make the perfect sandwich.