How to Save Money on Peanut Butter

Peanuts are a good source of protein and healthy, unsaturated fat. Peanut butter makes a delicious treat or meal. For instance, peanut butter on whole wheat toast will carry you through nicely until lunchtime, and who doesn't love a classic PB&J now and then? Here are some tips to help you save money on this versatile and satisfying food.

Instructions

1. Use less peanut butter when you eat it. This way every jar will stretch a bit further, and you'll save calories, too. Spread peanut butter on hot toast or English muffins and it will melt and go much further than you might expect.

2. Try different brands. Try a brand that is slightly less expensive than your original. If that passes the test, try one that's slightly less costly than the second, and so on until you find a brand that is affordable that you still love.

3. Stock up on sales. At certain times of the year, such as back-to-school or around the holidays when everyone is baking, peanut butter tends to go on sale at deeply discounted prices. This pantry staple lasts quite a long time, so buy up and stash it away.

4. Share with your loved ones. Go together with friends and purchase a commercial size tub at a co-op or warehouse store. Divvy it up into manageable sizes and everyone benefits.

5. Make it yourself. Try your hand at homemade peanut butter when you find a good deal on peanuts. Who knows? Maybe it will be the best peanut butter you ever had.

Resources

• Homemade Frozen Peanut Butter Sandwiches
• Easy Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe