While partnering with our friends at Live From My Desk with Stefanie and Amanda to discuss back-to-school trends for peanuts in K-12 and new peanut recipes, we were captivated by chef Amanda’s enthusiasm for peanut butter. In this Q&A conducted by Sherry Coleman Collins, registered dietitian and @PeanutRD, Amanda shares why she’s peanut butter’s biggest fan and exciting ways that peanuts can be incorporated into school meals.
Kids love the great taste of peanut butter, and school nutrition professionals love the protein and other key nutrients of this American staple. Some schools, however, struggle with managing peanut products due to concerns about food allergies. Others are unsure of how to use peanut butter as an ingredient in meals beyond the typical PB&J. We sat down with two experts in K-12 school nutrition to get their insights on the importance of peanut butter in nutrition programs, advice on managing food allergies, and culinary tips to elevate school meals with peanut butter.