Welcome to Tasty Tidbits, your go-to guide for making the most out of shelf-stable foods like peanut butter, canned goods, dry beans, or whole grains! Brought to you by Live Well Alabama, each edition highlights a pantry staple, sharing nutrition facts, easy storage tips, simple prep ideas, and creative recipes. Whether you’re stocking up or stretching your grocery budget, Tasty Tidbits will help you turn shelf-stable ingredients into delicious, nutritious meals.

Nutrition Nuggets        

• Good source of plant-based protein to support strong muscles and provide energy.

How to Store

• Keep in a cool, dry pantry or cabinet.
• Unopened jars are safe to use up to 18 months past the use-by date stamped on the package.

How to Enjoy

• Use as a spread or dip.
• Add to oatmeal or smoothies.
• Mix into snack bites, granola bars, or savory sauces.

Did You Know? It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter. 

Recipes 

4 Easy Peanut Butter Snack Combinations

• Apple slices + 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • Dip apple slices into peanut butter. 
• Celery sticks + 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • Spread peanut butter onto celery.
  • Optional: Add a few raisins on top. 
• Banana + 2 tablespoons peanut butter + crushed peanuts
  • Spread the entire outside of the banana with peanut butter
  • Roll in the crushed peanuts. 
• Choice of fruit + 2 tablespoons of peanut butter + ½ cup non-fat yogurt
  • Mix peanut butter and yogurt until blended.
  • Dip fruit into the mixture. 

Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• Optional additions: cinnamon, raisins, dried blueberries, dried cranberries, coconut, flax seeds, or vanilla 

Directions

• Using a wooden spoon or spatula, fold and stir all ingredients together until well combined. 
• Roll a tablespoon of mixture into a ball. 
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange bites on sheet.
• Refrigerate until firm. 
• Store in a resealable container in the refrigerator.

Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 cups rice cereal
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• Optional: 1 cup raisins

Directions

• In a saucepan, bring honey to a boil. 
• Reduce heat to low.
• Stir in peanut butter.
• Add cereal, oats and raisins, if desired. Mix well.
• Remove from heat, and press mixture into a lightly greased 8×8 pan.
• Let cool completely.
• Cut into 16 bars.

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