Peanut Butter
If you read the ingredients on the average jar of peanut butter, you will find that fully hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, as well as a large amount are listed. Hydrogenated oils are trans fats, which is possibly one of the worst things you can eat. Instead, look for natural peanut butter. Some people don't like the oil separation that occurs. Whole Foods does sell a natural peanut butter with no sugar and no oil separation in their 365 brand. However Kroger does not have a bad store brand either. If you have to have the sugar (which truly is not necessary), Skippy Natural and Great Value Natural are better choices. They do not have the oil separation either.
However, if you want to get really brave, try making your own.
2 c. dry roasted, unsalted peanuts
3/4 c. coconut oil
2 t. honey
1 t. salt
Add ingredients in a blender. Pulse a few times to get nuts moved around. Blend/chop until smooth.
I have made this before, and it is quite possibly the best peanut butter out there!
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