11 Surprising Uses For Peanut Butter
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Peanut butter is so much more than just something you put in your face, you can actually put it on your face too. Well, technically you can put anything on your face but peanut butter has deep-cleansing properties so…
This humble protein-packed spread has a plethora of surprising uses it’s basically got superpowers. Memorise all ten of these and impress your friends with your superior life-hackery skills.
You wouldn’t get this kind of mileage out of Marmite.
1. Face mask
Whatever your skin type there’s a peanut butter facial recipe that’ll work for you. They’re fun, inexpensive and best of all completely natural. Head over to Leaf to find out which combination suits you best.
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2. Fruit sushi
We love this recipe from Kitchn for peanut butter and fruit “sushi”. Serve as a fun alternative nibble or impress some fussy kids or just eat them yourself because that’s how you roll, literally.
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3. Power charge your smoothie
Turbo charge your breakfast smoothie with a desert spoon full of peanut butter for a protein packed energy booster.
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4. Shaving
If you’re in a fix and you’ve run out of shaving foam grab your trusty pal peanut butter and carry on. The oils are great for the skin.
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5. Tricking pets into taking medicine
If your furry friend is the kind that refuses to take their medicine try coating it in peanut butter for a tasty tricky treat.
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6. Hair moisturiser
Slather some smooth peanut butter on to your hair and scalp and let the natural oils work their magic on your tresses. Top tip - avoid the salted kind as this can be drying.
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7. Lube
For external use only…on inanimate objects. Yes that’s right, there ain’t no squeak peanut butter can’t fix. Silencing a squeaky door is a doddle with a dab of the brown stuff. Can also be used on blades and tools.
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8. Leather cleaner
The natural oils in peanut butter help smooth and shine tired leather. Try it on your shoes some time; dab a small amount on a soft cloth then rub in circular motions.
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9. Repair scratches in wood
Don’t question it, just know that it works. Got a scratch on a table, chair or anything made of wood? Got peanut butter? Got no problem! Rub some into the damage, leave for 30 minutes or so, buff with a clean cloth and Bob’s your mother’s brother.
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10. Remove chewing gum from anywhere
Unless you’re a five-year-old you’re not going to get gum in your hair, but if you know someone who is five or someone who’s really clumsy, keep this little trick up your sleeve. Rub peanut butter over the offending gum, allow to sit for a couple of minutes then wipe away. Also works wonders on clothes and upholstery.
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11. Butter substitute
The name kind of gives it away but we’re not just talking about on bread, try the smooth kind in cooking as a butter substitute and you’ll get a lovely nutty flavour coming through. Works especially well in asian dishes.
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