Smarter peanut butter

Name: Smarter peanut butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/3 cup natural peanut butter

Prep Time5 min
Total Time25 min
Makes1 Cup

By Chatelaine

John Cullen

Ingredients

1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup natural peanut butter

Instructions

Boil carrots in a small saucepan of water until soft, about 20 min. Drain and transfer to a food processor or blender. Add peanut butter. Purée until smooth.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 34, Protein 1g, Carbohydrates 2g, Fat 3g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 5mg.

Add puréed carrots to peanut butter to cut calories and add a boost of healthy vitamins and fibre. Best of all, it tastes great.

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Vegetarian appetizer lunch vegetables stovetop

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