Our Nutty Runner friend over at A Runners Fuel: Cooking in a Runner’s House talked about how important it is to her to be able to KNOW what each ingredient is that she puts into her body – and to actually be able to pronounce the words!  That’s one of the reasons why she loves all-natural Krema PB, because its made from just one thing : PEANUTS!!!

She suggested this open-faced Sammy of the Week made from toasted flax bread, creamy Krema PB, banana slices and rolled oats sprinkled on top as a healthy breakfast that will keep your tummy happy and full

Lisa is the Snack Girl who loves healthy snacks and of course loves Krema PB too!  She recently blogged about Jif PB and how they are trying to “compete with the Kremas of the world” by coming out with a ‘natural’ Jif PB.  She cautions her readers to beware of tricky advertising – just because a label may claim “Natural” does not mean that they don’t have added ingredients.  So, what should choosy moms do according to Snack Girl and Yours Truly??  Choose KREMA!!!  (even though I may be a little biased )

♥ Kimberly

To make Monkey Sundaes at home; put a scoop of vanilla ice cream in your bowl, drizzle warmed-up, all-natural Krema creamy PB over the top, then add any fun toppings you like!  These kids used honey-roasted peanuts, broken pretzel pieces, bananas, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate syrup, candies and whipped cream!  Look at these silly “monkeys” !!!  I told you my family was full of nuts!

♥ Kimberly

I just kind of made up this dinner last night for my family and some of our friends and they all flipped!  Everyone loved it and had two or three helpings!  Even the kids!
I was soooo pleasantly surprised, so I’m sharing

First I made a Quinoa Salad.  My awesome cousin Mallory (one of my Aunt Nanette’s daughters) introduced me to the fabulous whole-grain product: Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah).  This pseudocereal is a whole-grain product which can easily be substituted for rice in almost any recipe.  My Quinoa Salad:

Its pretty simple.  Wash quinoa.  Cook quinoa in rice cooker.  Add chopped veggies.  Refrigerate.  That’s it!
I added red pepper, red onion, and leeks and a bunch of cooked, shelled edamame – but you can add just about anything, nuts, seeds, craisins, or other raw veggies

My Easy Green Beans:

I also cooked up some green beans separately.  I used organic, frozen green beans – and our favorite way to cook them is super easy : throw the frozen green beans in a large, deep skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of peanut oil and season with garlic salt and pepper!  Voila!  Easy veggie side in just a few minutes.

Nanette’s Spicy PB Chicken:

1/4 c Hot & Spicy Krema PB
1/3 c + 1 Tbs. light soy sauce
2 Tbs. sugar
1/3 c peanut oil
chunk chicken (any will do; cut up breasts, rotisserie, canned chicken)

Mix all ingredients together in order.  It helps to warm up the PB mixture to ease in the stirring process
If you don’t have a jar of this incredibly delicious Hot & Spicy PB already, then go here to order some!  You won’t be sorry!
(or you could just use creamy Krema PB and add some cayenne pepper and hot Hungarian paprika to get that special ‘kick’)

The Spicy PB Chicken and Quinoa Salads can be made in advance and refrigerated.  Just whip up the green beans (or not) and combine them all!
Can be eaten cold or hot!
This really is such a versatile, easy, delicious dinner!!

♥ Kimberly

Check out the recipe for these yummy treats here.

♥ Kimberly

♥ Kimberly

One of my favorite summer memories as a kid was sitting around a bonfire with my family,  eating ooey gooey s’mores by the dozen!  I still love s’mores today but I have discovered a new exciting way to enjoy them year round in my “Want S’more PB Sammy?”  Heres what you do,

INGREDIENTS:
buttered bread
all-natural Krema PB
chocolate chips
mini marshmallows
(optional banana)

If you’re using a frying pan, spread Krema PB (creamy or crunchy) on both insides of your bread slices then put chocolate chips on one side and mini marshmallows on the other.  Close the sammy and lay buttered side down in the frying pan, toasting both sides equally.   Its best to cover pan with a lid and cook on a low heat so the chocolate and marshmallows have time to melt before the bread gets too crispy.  Sliced, ripe bananas are always welcome in my “Want S’more PB Sammys” just because my kids are bananas about bananas!

For some summer backyard fun, try making this sammy over an open flame in a pie maker – like a Tonka Toaster or a campfire iron.  Its like your on a campfire without leaving home!

Easy Tip :  chocolate chips and mini marshmallows (or Marshmallow Fluff) are my trick to getting the ooey gooey factor in this sammy.  Large chunks of chocolate and large marshmallows take longer to melt.

Happy Summer!!

♥ Kimberly

If you liked Julie’s PB Stuffed French Toast than you’ll love this!  It is a doctored up version of the PB Stuffed French Toast with a twist!  From Gail Simmons at KitchenDaily.com, she calls her recipe, “PB & J” French Toast w/ Applewood Bacon.  Gail always knows how to take everyday recipes to the next level, by adding tons of flavor and flare – without loosing their simplicity!

PB Stuffed French Toast!

Here’s what Julie did..

I began by creating a sweet peanut butter filling by combining two tablespoons of Crazy Richard’s natural creamy peanut butter with 10 grams of powdered sugar.

I spread the peanut butter sugar combination on two slices of honey wheat bread and dipped the sandwich in a mixture of ‘Almond Breeze’ almond milk and egg.

Once the French toast was cooked, I sprinkled it with cinnamon and powdered sugar before topping it with syrup.

The creamy peanut butter mixture held its own against the cinnamon and egg flavors.

Great idea Julie!!  I actually love making PB Stuffed French Toast myself!  Well, in reality it is my husband who really makes this for me…like on Mother’s Day   He is just a better cook than I am!  hehe.  Check out Julie’s fun website (PBFingers) for other great PB recipes!!

Krema PB always seems to attract people who are sincerely conscious about their health, or they are active and fit/athletic and also, people who have a great sense of taste!

Thanks for your support awesome Nutty Friends!  And way to go Krema Products!!

♥ Kimberly