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Oh, peanut butter. I never realized how much I relied on this super food until I moved to England, where it’s a more recent phenomenon, and very hard to find in its “American” version.

I remember having to buy imported Skippy, a brand I’d never bought when I lived in the States. I also remember sitting in the break room at our tiny converted-country-house office and being ridiculed for choosing peanut butter on toast over a hot bacon roll for breakfast.

I think I really opened my British co-workers up to a world of peanut butter. While I lived there, I regularly had apples dipped in peanut butter for breakfast or snacks, made peanut butter cookies, and almost every day, peanut butter on toast was my breakfast (and sometimes lunch too).

I know that there are people allergic to peanuts (Hi, Tracy! I love you!), but if you aren’t, you really ought to be looking at peanut butter as the perfect breakfast food it is.

To encourage that, the National Peanut Board has created their Peanut Butter Fanatic Facebook page, where you can share recipes, vote for your favorite recipe, and every vote they get, America’s peanut farmers will donate $5 (up to $10,000) to help serve nutritious breakfasts to the hungry.

Making time for breakfast can be hard. But I’ve timed it – my toast takes exactly 97 seconds to get to perfection. While the bread is toasting, I slice an apple or banana for topping. Slathering the bread with a healthy dose of peanut butter takes another 30 seconds, and then topping with apple or banana 15 seconds more.

In a little less than 3 minutes, I’ve made myself a healthy breakfast full of fiber, protein, and more than 30 essential nutrients and phytonutrients.

You can even make these fabulous Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars from My Baking Addiction and grab them on your way out the door.

Not only can you help those in need with a click, you also have a chance to win peanut butter samples and a $50 Visa gift card by posting your favorite way to eat PB for breakfast and sharing with your friends. I will select and announce a winner on March 10.

I really hope that you’ll take the time to vote for your favorite recipe. One click equals $5 towards the breakfast of the ones who need it most.

Enter to win a fabulous Peanut Butter Fanatic Package!

  • $50 Visa Gift Card
  • Kitchen mug and spatula
  • Peanut Butter!

    • Here’s what you have to do:

  • Leave a comment below – tell me: What’s your favorite way to eat peanut butter for breakfast?
     

    To get extra entries, you can:

  • Follow @PeanutFarmers and @BluebonnetBaker on Twitter. Tweet the following phrase:

    Enter to win a Peanut Butter Fanatic Package from @PeanutFarmers & @BluebonnetBaker! http://su.pr/AsOU1e #giveaway

    You must leave a comment here telling me you tweeted.

  • Follow Peanut Butter Fanatics on Facebook. Leave a comment here telling me you did so.
  • Follow Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook. Leave a comment here telling me you did so.
  • Follow BluebonnetBaker on Pinterest. Leave a comment here telling me you did so.
     

    Important Details:

    -This giveaway is open to USA residents only and will run until Saturday, March 10th at 11:59 pm EST.
    -Winner(s) will be generated via a random number generator software program. Winner will be notified via the contact email provided on the comment contact form.
    -Winner(s) will have until 3/12/12 to claim their Peanut Butter Fanatic Package or we will choose another winner.
    -Winner will receive (1) coffee mug, (1) spatula, (1) $50 Visa gift card, and Peanut Butter {Valued at over $60}. Product will be shipped by the National Peanut Board.

    Disclosure:

    This giveaway is provided to you by National Peanut Board. The views and opinions expressed by Amber Bracegirdle on Bluebonnets & Brownies are my own, and based upon my experiences with peanut butter throughout my life. The National Peanut Board provided me with a gift card to promote their Peanut Butter for Breakfast campaign.

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    • Comments

    1. my papa used to serve us pancakes smeared with peanut butter and maple syrup. it was so good! nowadays, if i eat pb for breakfast, it is usually a huge dollop on a spoon straight from the jar.

    6. My favorite way to eat peanut butter for breakfast is a two-way tie--either slathered on whole wheat toast alongside some scrambled eggs, or stirred into a bowl of oatmeal with some raisins. YUM.

    14. I like peanut butter on toast, but it MUST be spread on while the toast is piping hot...so the peanut butter ends up all shiney and melty. Add a glass of milk and I'm a happy camper for breakfast. Yum! :)

    24. I melt a scoop of peanut butter in the microwave, sprinkle over cinnamon and dunk in apple slices. Something about warm peanut butter takes it to a whole new level!

    32. I LOVE homemade english muffin bread (from the King Arthur Flour website) topped with peanut butter and honey!!

    35. My favorite way is a bit minimalist, but so good. You get a nice sized dinner spoon, scoop out a large glob and eat it. Simple and pure.

    37. My favorite way to eat peanut butter for Breakfast is spread onto a warm toasted whole wheat english muffin

    44. follow you both on twitter and tweet https://twitter.com/#!/cjsorel/status/177434346603560960

    46. Ah I love peanut butter too. Well first of all, I really love crunchy (I'll eat smooth, but crunchy is my favorite). In the morning, I actually love a dollop of it in my oatmeal. It adds a bit of protein, and makes for this sweet peanut-buttery taste with my oatmeal. A bit unconventional, but so delicious! I also second love having it on a banana!

    48. My favorite way to eat pb for breakfast is to add it to a smoothie or oatmeal. It's so good.

    52. My favorite way to eat PB for breakfast is slathered on a whole wheat English muffin with slices of banana and a drizzle of honey!

    55. Follow both and tweeted:https://twitter.com/#!/GoddessFoodie/status/177435877285429248

    56. Love to have eggo waffles with peanut butter - make a sandwich and out the door I go.

    57. Can it be our little secret that I loathe peanut butter...shhhh...but my husband and daughter LOVE it. I mean LOVE it. Their favorite breakfast is pancakes with peanut butter and syrup and they both eat peanut butter and jelly or honey sandwiches for lunch every day. So I may just have to make those bars as a special treat for them.

    58. Toast flax bread and peanut butter EVERY morning. I love it. I crave it. It gives me energy and makes me happy.

    63. I really like a spoonful of peanut butter in my oatmeal all warm and melty... adds protein to my whole grain carbs.. keeps me full all morning!

    70. I love to combine pb, cream cheese and a little powered sugar an spread it on fresh baked sweetrolls. So good

    79. I love peanut butter! I eat peanut butter and banana sandwiches for breakfast, especially when I have to go out and help my husband on the ranch! So filling and delicious!

    84. I LOOOVE PB!!! I love it so much that I'll just grab a spoon, dip it in the jar and snack on it throughout the morning! Such a great source of energy and protein!

    88. I love eating apples and peanut butter for breakfast. And sometimes, for a special treat, I will make toast with peanut butter, apples, and chocolate chips. I'll even add a little cream cheese sometimes. It's crunchy, creamy, and sweet--all at the same time! Yum! :)

    98. I like to spread toasted cinnamon raisin bread with peanut butter. Then I drizzle it with a tablespoon of Greek yogurt that has been thinned a little with honey. Oh my - so good!

    103. Last year when we went to New Zealand it was hard to find American Peanut Butter. We were shocked! They have a huge British influence, so I guess it doesn't surprise me now to read about your experience. Love peanut butter on my English Muffin for breakfast!

    107. Does Peanut Butter Frosting on a Spoon count as a breakfast item? No?? Ok. My adult self feels I must say peanut butter on a toasted english muffin. But, I still completely love (just rarely consume) Coco Wheats with a healthy spoonful of peanut butter mixed in.

    113. I add a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter to pancake or waffle batter. It tastes so good, it is satisfying and it adds some protein to an otherwise super-carby breakfast. Now I'm hungry!

    117. I love peanut butter and pink lady apples for breakfast! It's crisp, sweet and nutty.

    122. Peanut butter for breakfast - straight out the jar, or on pancakes or biscuits.

    123. I like to put peanut butter & nutella sperad on toast or bagel. It isa so yummy & filling. Thank you for the chance! :)

    125. I forgot to mention my favorite way of eating peanut butter for breakfast! Actually it's my daughters favorite way...she loves peanut butter and honey or peanut butter-nutella-bananas for lunch but for breakfast I make waffles or pancakes and she will spread a nice layer of honey roasted peanut butter all over them and then top with a layer of nutella and last sliced bananas. See a pattern here? Sometimes she even uses a dollop of whipped cream, you know just to change it up, lol!

    126. I'm a peanut butter fanatic too! I eat it every day...on bagels, crackers, apples, bananas, or with just a spoon out of the jar!

    127. I follow @peanutfarmers and you on twitter and tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/rusthawk/status/177458604453019648

    128. I Follow @PeanutFarmers and @BluebonnetBaker on Twitter and tweeted the following~Enter to win a Peanut Butter Fanatic Package from @PeanutFarmers & @BluebonnetBaker! http://su.pr/AsOU1e #giveaway/ @mimieavers

    130. I like peanut butter on toast. If I am feeling especially crazy I will opt for an english muffin but good old peanut butter toast is my fave. :)

    133. I Follow Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook too! Thanks again for the chance at an awesome gift! :)

    138. I love Peanut butter ontop of a banana or ontop of toast. Thanks so much.

    142. My favorite way to eat peanut butter in the morning is on a nutrigrain waffle with sliced bananas on it. Preferably a low fat waffle - I am a diabetic and this serves for a nutritious breakfast that my dietition approved of - wholegrain - fruit - protein - and it kept me full unlike waffle with syrup or toast and peanut butter and on top of that it is an easy breakfast for you and the kids and it is really, really good!!!!

    145. I follow Peanut butter fanatics and Bluebonnets and Brownies on twitter and tweeted about the giveaway. https://twitter.com/#!/sandyb720/status/177461778928766977

    148. I put a good layer on real sour ,sourdough bread. Or on a Pink Lady apple.So good.

    149. Pancakes topped with bananas. Smeared with peanut butter and drizzled with maple syrup! (weekend breakfast) peanut butter and honey on toast (weekday)

    153. I love peanut butter on pancakes and apples. For my regular breakfast I usually have peanut butter on a bagle! Delish! I follow you on twitter, facebook, pintrest and follow National Peanut board on Twitter and Facebook...Thank you soo much!

    154. My favorite way to eat peanut butter for breakfast would be peanut butter cookies! I also like peanut butter on waffles (or, right off the spoon!) Thanks for the giveaway.

    156. @Lexiquin follows both you and @PeanutFarmers on Twitter Tweet! https://twitter.com/#!/lexiquin/status/177467287656345601

    157. I follow Peanut Farmers and you on Twitter. I also Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/Dinky_Diner/status/177467431789408256

    163. Following on Pinterest (I'll be glad when I learn how to use it better)

    165. I like to have a peanut butter sandwich with my dad when we have a bowl of Chili together!!

    166. Following you on Pinterest...what an awesome idea someone came up with when they designed that!!

    174. On a spoon straight out of the jar! Or maybe on some crackers if you're not in a hurry.

    176. I like a banana and peanut butter smoothie. I have it with greek yogurt and honey blended together.

    177. I follow @PeanutFarmers and @BluebonnetBaker on Twitter. I tweeted about this giveaway. https://twitter.com/#!/grobiemum/status/177492515887386624

    185. My favorite way to eat peanut butter for breakfast is making peanut butter stiffed french toasts serve with berries and maple syrup on top, so good. amy [at] utry [dot] it

    186. Following you both on tweeter and tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/uTry_it/status/177507001721565185 amy [at] utry [dot] it

    190. My favorite way to eat Peanut Butter for breakfast is with sliced apples...like a dip. Or spread on toasted English Muffins.

    202. I tweeted about your giveaway https://twitter.com/#!/funhippo3/status/177521248035811328

    206. I LOVE peanut butter. I eat it on warm toast so that the peanut butter is melted- messy but oh so good. I lived in London for 2 years and had peanut butter withdrawals. The first thing I would eat when I came to the States to visit was PB&J

    222. Usually I mix it and a little coconut butter into oatmeal. Sometimes I have it on toast, and I've even been known to mix it into yogurt. Or if I have made monster cookies, I just will grab a couple of those for breakfast. mmmm.

    230. I love peanut butter mixed up in a banana smoothie! Perfect for on the go breakfast!

    233. Peanut butter mixed with my oatmeal with bananas is great for breakfast topped with a dash of cinnamon

    235. I love to smear peanut butter on waffles, then top with banana slices and maple syrup. I am following you on Facebook, and also following Peanut Butter Fanatics on Facebook, as well as Bluebonnet Baker on Pinterest.

    236. I could eat peanut butter on anything! But lately I've been loving peanut butter on a whole wheat bagel thin with strawberries and chia seeds! :) (not that creative, I know...but soooo good)

    240. It has to be a peanut butter and banana smoothie! (I add protein powder as well)

    244. my favorite way to eat pb for breakfast is spread on a toasted piece of good whole grain bread - nice and simple so all those falvors get a chance to shine through.

    245. I have to admit I've never had peanut butter for breakfast, even though I love peanut butter. I think it would be good on an English Muffin with some grape jelly. Thanks!

    246. I follow both on twitter @sharonjo2 tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/sharonjo2/status/177592564646551552

    250. I love making my own peanut butter granola, and it's a perfect snack as well as breakfast.

    257. Following Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook thru Merry Cooking Contests facebook.

    258. I'll confess that I was never a PB fan. I'd eat it in cookies or Reese's PB cups but that was it for me. Then I married a PB fiend 8.5 years ago, and I started introducing PB into my cooking whenever/wherever I could. For breakfast, I'd have to say that so far, this PB & banana breakfast cake rocks my world http://samanthamenzies.com/home/2011/06/pb-banana-breakfast-cake/ Of course, there was a PB & banana breakfast bread pudding recipe from The Kitchn that I saw in my inbox this morning and resolved to try this weekend... I've decided I'll crumble some bacon on top, just because.

    267. I toast an English muffin , and then I slather on creamy peanut butter and then top it with boysenberry jelly :) LOVE LOVE LOVEEE PEANUT BUTTER!!!

    268. I love to eat apples dipped into peanut butter. Lots of protein for an energy filled day. Thanks for the giveaway! katbirdfl (at) gmail (dot) com

    269. Following @PeanutFarmers and @BluebonnetBaker on Twitter(@katbirdfl) and tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/katbirdfl/status/177779493614780416 katbirdfl (at) gmail (dot) com

    270. Follow Peanut Butter Fanatics on Facebook (Kathryn G.C.) katbirdfl (at) gmail (dot) com

    271. Following Bluebonnets & Brownies on Facebook (Kathryn G.C.) katbirdfl (at) gmail (dot) com

    272. Following BluebonnetBaker on Pinterest (Kathryn C.) katbirdfl (at) gmail (dot) com

    273. Every morning I have a toasted, whole grain english muffin, with natural, no salt chunky peanut butter. Sprinkle it with some ground flax seed or toasted wheat germ and it's heavenly.

    274. Hehe, hi! *waves* ;-) Even though I can't eat peanut butter, I will definitely be using your breakfast suggestions with my favorite substitute, SunButter. Delicious!

    275. peanut butter and banana on whole wheat toast, definitely! maybe a drizzle of honey on top as well.

    276. I love including a healthy spoonful of Peanut Butter in my morning oatmeal. yum!

    277. I follow @PeanutFarmers and @BlueBonnetbaker on twitter, and I tweeted about this giveaway!

    282. i love peanut butter on a hot toasted english muffin, it gets in all the crevices & melty and its absolutely delish!

    288. My favorite way to eat peanut butter is in this tasty breakfast roll up - http://somethewiser.danoah.com/2012/03/banana-roll-easiest-breakfast-recipe.html

    298. My favorite way to eat peanut butter for breakfast is on whole grain toast with a smattering of cinnamon sugar... mmmmmmmmmmm

    304. My favorite way to eat peanut butter for breakfast is on toast. I like it better at times more so than just butter.

    311. I am Following @PeanutFarmers and @BluebonnetBaker on Twitter and Tweeedt the following phrase: https://twitter.com/#!/McKinneyMommas/status/178678612562685952

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