Pre-vacation Eats & Honey Roasted Peanut Butter
Ah, the last few days before a vacation. Desperately trying to use up all the produce, avoid the grocery store, and eat relatively clean, knowing that vacation will probably include plenty of indulgences…
I’m leaving for Boston this afternoon, so I tried not to fill up my fridge this week. I just bought the essentials (bananas, almond milk, kale, and Chobani) and I’ve been eating those things in a pretty solid rotation for the past few days. I know it’s pretty boring, but I like to eat my favorites until I’m sick of them, and it means I won’t come back to a bunch of spoiled groceries.
To avoid absolutely boring you with a recap of the same old thing, here’s a quick snap shot of the things that haven’t changed:
Breakfast– I don’t know if I’ll stop craving these once the weather gets cold, but for now, I’m sticking with these green smoothies.
Lunch– I literally can’t get enough kale these days. Tossed with a little quinoa for extra protein. So good!
Dinner– I was craving Chobani + Protein Powder + Blueberries + Love Grown Granola, so that’s exactly what I had for dinner.
Snacking– I made another batch of this Samoa Granola and I forgot how addicting it is…(Note: it’s much easier to eat after the chocolate sets up a bit 😉 ) I also had a few handfuls of Wholesome Goodness Yukon Mix while Lindsay and I sat on the porch sipping wine.
Despite my rotation of old favorites, I did whip up a new kind of nut butter. Not because I didn’t already have four jars of various nut butters in the pantry, just because I hadn’t made some in awhile, and it’s fun! I had been craving honey roasted peanuts for some reason, which were a childhood favorite of mine, so that was my inspiration for this concoction!
Honey Roasted Peanut Butter
- 2 cups dry roasted peanuts
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional but I liked the subtle flavor)
If you have a Vitamix, this will only take about 5 minutes. If you’re using a regular food processor, it can take up to 15 minutes, but it should still work. Just combine everything in the blender or processor, and let it run on high. You’ll probably need to scrape the sides every 2-3 minutes. If it feels really try, you can add a teaspoon or two of vegetable oil, but give it time. You don’t want to add too much oil, or your end product will be too wet. If you want crunchy peanut butter, reserve 1/3 cup of the peanuts, and add them in the last minute or two of blending.
Nothing like fresh peanut butter to inspire some snacking…
My favorite way to enjoy it is simply with an apple or a banana. I also usually have a scoop of PB along side my morning smoothie. The added protein + fat helps keep me full longer. Then again, the easiest way to enjoy it, is right out of the jar 😉
Ohhh man that honey roasted peanut butter sounds dangerous 🙂
Have so much fun in Boston! And yes, I absolutely do the same thing where I try to clean out my fridge before a trip. And then, when I get back, I’m always so bummed that I have nothing to snack on right away 😉
I definitely try and clear the fridge before a vacay, which can make for some very interesting meals if ya know what I mean 😉 lol. Have fun on your trip!!
That PB looks incredible! I’ve broken two blenders making nut butters. I think it’s time for me to invest in a Vitamix:)
You definitely should! I literally use it every day!
gahhh that peanut butter sounds SO delicious! I would eat spoonful after spoonful
the honey roasted pb looks absolutely fantastic!
YUMM to that peanut butter!! Honesy roasted peanuts are seriously the most addicting things on the planet, I can only imagine it in peanut butter form!
Oh goodness, another delicious looking recipe! I’ve been trying to keep PB and nut butters out of my apartment because I’ve just been eating spoonfulls! And that Samoa granola is one of my favs, by the way 🙂
I do try to eat everything in my apartment before heading on vacation, or pass everything along to friends or family that aren’t going – I hate to waste food!
Haha I definitely have trouble keeping my spoon out of the PB jar 😉
yes I try to eat a good bit of the food I have in the house before leaving for a trip 🙂 sometimes I really am trying my best to figure a good meal out of what is left haha
peanut butter sounds amazing!
Is anything better than homemade peanut butter? Answer: no!