This has got to be one of the best things to have for breakfast to keep you going all day, and it tastes delicious!!! Also a very healthy peanut butter recipe.

• 3 Tbps. peanut butter (a smooth peanut butter, such as Peter Pan Creamy or Kraft Smooth).
• 1 C. Milk
• 1 banana
• Hint of vanilla

Blend all ingredients together in a blender, and enjoy!!!! The amounts are just a guideline, change them to how you like it. For a decadent treat, try the Peter Pan Honey Roast Peanut Butter, although higher in calories, it is delicious!

There are all kinds of things you can do to change this recipe as well. For example, you can put some instant oatmeal in while blending. It sounds pretty weird, but in Brazil it is very common. Try it out, and you’ll realise it is very tasty, and all of a sudden, you are getting some grains with your breakfast smoothie.

If you’d like to sweeten the smoothie, honey is always a great way to go. Honey is much healthier than sugar, as it has some vitamins, and a number of other health properties. It also lends a nice flavor.

One of my personal sweeteners for this smoothie is maple syrop. Again, the syrop is healthier than processed sugar, because it contains some vitamins. It also gives a delicious flavor to the smoothie!

This is probably one of the easiest snacks available, so makes a perfect snack between meals, or a great easy dessert.  It is very healthy, as the only ingredients are peanut butter and honey, which are both healthy for you, especially if you are using a natural peanut butter.

Take out a jar of peanut butter.  With a big spoon, scoop out a little bit of peanut butter.  Squirt a little bit of honey on top – and enjoy!   If you are someone who likes the thick, sticky consistency of peanut butter, you will love this quick peanut butter snack recipe.  You can also substitute the for a little bit of nutella – also delicious, although a bit less healthy, or try the Peter Pan Honey Roasted Peanut Butter.

**Just like grandma used to make**

Makes 3 dozen cookies

1 ¼ C. flour, sifted
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. baking powder
½ C. shortening *(see note below)
½ C. peanut butter, any kind, although natural is the best
½ C. granulated sugar
½ C. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg

**note: there are a few substitutes you can use instead of shortening. You can also use butter, which will give you a similar taste, but the cookies will be crispier. If you want a chewy cookie, use the shortening. Also, if you want to be healthier, you can use ¼ C. of canola oil. The flavor is not quite as good, but you are cutting out some unhealthy fats. This is also why natural peanut butter is recommended. The flavor of the cookies will not change, but they will be healthier, as they will not contain partially-hydrogenated oils.

To prepare the cookies:

Pre-heat oven to 375F Grease one or two cookie sheets. Combine the first three ingredients in a small bowl. In a larger bowl, combine the shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, and peanut butter. Use a beater to blend until creamy. At this point, you can blend in the egg and the vanilla. Stir in the ingredients that were set aside, until well-blended. Create balls with the dough, about ¾” to 1” in diameter, and place them on the cookie sheet with one inch space between each ball. If you like bigger cookies, that is fine, you can make them whatever size you want. Flatten each cookie with a fork, and then sprinkle them with some white granulated sugar. Bake until just slightly golden on the corners, which is usually about 10-12 minutes. Like any kind of cookie, the amount of time they are cooked for is very very important. If you cook them even one minute too long, they will not taste as good, so once they are nearly ready, make sure to keep an eye on them.

Other than peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, these cookies are probably the most popular of all peanut butter recipes. The are a true classic….enjoy!!!