Hi All – Happy Presidents Day!  Hopefully most of you are off today.  Unfortunately, I am not but I am making the best of it, despite the fact that my hubby has off today and I do not!  Anyway, to spruce up your day a bit, I thought ya’ll could use some yumminess to get you through the day in the form of peanut butter!

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In the meantime, check out some really yummy recipes…

Savory Almond Butter Dip

Makes about 1/3 cup – Serves one

• 1 Tbsp. MaraNatha No Stir Almond Butter, Creamy
• 3 Tbsp. Organic or natural low fat mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. Organic or natural low fat sour cream
• 1 tsp. Fresh lime juice
• 1/8 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 tsp. Onion powder

Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Use as a dip for vegetables such as celery, carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, and cucumbers.

This dip can also be used as a sauce over steamed vegetables – great with asparagus or broccoli.

“I’m Bananas for Almond Butter” Smoothie

Serves one

• 2 Tbsp. MaraNatha No Stir Almond Butter, Creamy
• 1 Medium banana
• 1/4 cup Organic or natural nonfat soymilk
• 2 Tbsp. Organic or natural nonfat vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup Crushed ice

Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.

For an indulgent treat add any of the following:

2 Tbsp. Chocolate syrup
1 Tbsp. Chocolate chips

Nutrition information: 320 Calories, 10g Protein, 41g Total Carbohydrates, 7g Fiber, 22g Sugars

Cilantro Chicken Wraps with Creamy Almond Butter Sauce

Makes about 1 cup sauce – Serves 4

• 4 Multigrain tortillas
• 12 oz. Broiled chicken breast strips
• 2 to 3 Slices, red onion
• Packaged shredded carrots
• Cilantro leaves
• Lettuce leaves

Sauce:

• 1 Tbsp. MaraNatha No Stir Almond Butter, Creamy
• 1/2 cup Organic or natural light mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Organic or natural light sour cream
• 1 tsp. Fresh grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic powder
• 2 tsp. Sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tsp. Rice vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. Cilantro, finely chopped

Place all ingredients in a medium size bowl. Whisk until smooth.

Place large tortilla on flat surface and cover with green leaf lettuce. Spread 2 – 3 tablespoons sauce over lettuce. Place grilled chicken breast, shredded carrots, red onion slices (to taste), and 8 to 10 cilantro leaves. Fold in sides of tortilla and roll.



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