Peanut Butter Rankings
Peanut Butter Rankings
Nov. 18, 2024
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The not-so-humble peanut is definitely in my top three favorite legumes. In my first year of college, I joined a sports team and struggled to find gluten free options I was excited about. Peanut butter came to the rescue. The closest dining hall to my dorm was a nut free one, so my nut butter consumption was limited to my dorm and visits to other dining halls.
Over a lifetime of being a peanut fan, I've determined my own set of criteria for peanut butter. From there, there are all sorts of textural variations and flavors that make or break a peanut buttery treat. Though this list mostly pertains to eating and baking
Each of these meet my bottom line: 2-ish ingredients - peanuts and salt, always roasted. Nothing* else!
*well sometimes other things, but not many
Top Picks
Top Picks
Trader Joes - Consistently craveable
Trader Joes - Consistently craveable
Salty, toasty, delectable texture. This one hits all the marks. It also is easier to stir coming out of the fridge than most peanut butter.
Teddie - East Coast Favorite
Teddie - East Coast Favorite
Teddie is a good pick. I really like their flaxseed varieties for a little extra fiber.
Kirkland - Baking winner
Kirkland - Baking winner
Costco comes through with this peanut butter. Creamy texture and solid flavor. Because you can buy this in larger quantities, it's also my favorite for baking.
Adams - The OG
Adams - The OG
A childhood staple, this is the first peanut butter I have any distinct memories of. I like their crunchy variety more, but included the creamy packaging here for comparison.
Honorable Mention: PBFit - Backpacking powder
Honorable Mention: PBFit - Backpacking powder
When the refrigerator is nowhere to be found, pb fit comes to the rescue. An excellent hiking/backpacking peanut butter alternative, this one reconstitutes well. I prefer it a bit on the runny side. This is an exception to my peanuts and salt only rule, but because I am only using it for active things where quick carbs are important (backpacking and smoothies), I don't mind the little bit of extra sweetness.
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