Making Peanuts A Nutritious Part of Your Day

Peanuts and peanut butter are no-brainer products to keep on hand; if you’re like 90 percent of Americans, you have a jar on your pantry shelf. Just because peanuts are a pantry staple, you shouldn’t take them for granted. To keep peanuts top of mind, plan ahead to make them part of your daily routine.

Breakfast: Layer chopped peanuts in a yogurt parfait for more protein and less added sugar.

Midmorning: Reach for a handful of peanuts for a nutrient-rich snack.

Lunch: Add protein and crunch to salads by topping with peanuts.

Midafternoon: Trump the slump, and pump up your snack with protein and nutrients by tossing lightly salted peanuts in with microwave popcorn.

Dinner: Add a tasty, nutritious zip to dinner with a peanut sauce for stir-fry or by adding peanuts to whole-grain side dishes.

Pre- or post-dinner: Make veggies a treat by dunking in a peanut butter dip for a filling nosh.