National Peanut Butter Day

National Peanut Butter Day History

National Peanut Butter Day is dedicated to celebrating the highly popular and nutritious spread, peanut butter. The day serves as an opportunity to appreciate the culinary value and benefits of this versatile ingredient. It aims at recognizing the importance and place of peanut butter in various cuisines, all the while promoting its health benefits such as being an excellent source of protein, containing healthy fats, and providing essential vitamins and minerals.

Peanut butter has been a favourite among Canadians ever since it started being mass-produced in the 20th century. While National Peanut Butter Day has origins rooted in America, where it was first declared a national celebration, this observance captures global attention, including Canada. It is particularly relevant because Canada is among the top consumers of peanut butter per capita in the world. The country also hosts several manufacturers who produce peanut butter in various forms from creamy to chunky, from natural to flavoured, thus contributing to the economy and providing employment opportunities.

In terms of celebrating National Peanut Butter Day, Canadians typically indulge in an assortment of peanut butter-infused treats including peanut butter cookies, sandwiches, shakes, desserts and more. It’s also commonplace to have recipe exchange sessions among friends and families. Social media platforms witness extensive sharing of pictures and anecdotes appreciating the cherished spread. While National Peanut Butter Day is generally observed on January 24th each year.

Facts about National Peanut Butter Day

• Peanut butter is a great source of nutrition. It has healthy fats like oleic acid which helps improve insulin sensitivity. It is also a good source of protein and it is low in carbohydrates.
• Peanut butter remains a popular spread in Canada, with about 85% of Canadian households having a jar of peanut butter on their shelves.
• Canadian food banks frequently request donations of peanut butter, as it is a non-perishable and nutrient-dense source of protein that can benefit people in need.

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Top things to do in Canada for National Peanut Butter Day

• Enjoy some peanut butter today. Make a PB & J, use peanut butter in a recipe, or just take a spoon to a jar. Either way peanut butter is versatile and delicious no matter how you eat it.
• Explore recipes that involve peanut butter. There are tons of recipes for breakfast, dinner, and dessert.
• Documentaries you can watch that relate to Peanut Butter are:
  Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story - This Canadian documentary discusses the amount of food wasted in Canada and strategies to reduce it.
  The Peanut Problem - Part of the Netflix series "Rotten", it dives into the issue of food allergies, including peanut allergies.
  Sugar Coated - This film investigates the health impacts and political influence of the sugar industry, which is relevant as some peanut butter brands have excessive amounts of sugar.
• Make a dish with Peanut butter. Here are our picks:
  -Peanut butter pancakes
  -Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
  -Peanut butter cookies
  -Peanut butter smoothie
  -Peanut butter granola bars
  -Peanut butter glazed chicken wings