14 Delicious Peanut Recipes You Didn’t Know You Needed in Your Life
Peanuts are more than just a snack—they’re the secret ingredient to creating some seriously delicious dishes! Whether you’re a fan of savory flavors or a lover of sweet treats, these 14 peanut recipes will surprise and satisfy you. From creamy peanut sauces to rich desserts, there’s a perfect recipe for every craving. Prepare to fall in love with the versatility of peanuts and discover new favorites that will make you wonder why you didn’t try them sooner!
Thai Peanut Tofu Quinoa Bowl

This flavorful Thai Peanut Tofu Quinoa Bowl combines crispy tofu coated in a mouthwatering thai peanut sauce, nutty warm quinoa, and crisp vegetables for an easy meal that is high in protein. Not only is this bowl delicious, it’s filled with nutrient-packed healthy ingredients!
Homemade Peanut Brittle Recipe
Old-Fashioned Homemade Peanut Brittle is a crispy, crunchy homemade candy loaded with roasted peanuts in a buttery, sweet candy coating. It’s the best peanut brittle EVER and perfect for homemade gift-giving.
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Pad Thai from Thailand
Juicy king prawns and tiny little shrimp all fried together with rice noodles in a sweet and spicy sauce. Finished off with crunchy peanuts, fresh coriander and a squeeze of tangy lime, this Pad Thai combines BIG flavours to make a lip-smackingly tasty dinner that you can pull together in 30 minutes.
How to Make Candied Nuts at Home
These candied nuts are made at home on the stove. They are a delicious snack for the holidays or any time of the year!Get the Recipe
Avocado Salad Recipe
This Avocado Salad Recipe with Peanuts is absolutely delicious! The contrasting flavors ignite your tastebuds and keep your mouth craving more! Plus, those peanuts add a little crunch. Try this recipe on its own, with chips, or as a side for fish.
Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip
This quick and delicious Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip makes it easy to enjoy all the flavor of a caramel apple with half the effort! Treat your family and friends to the perfect dessert dip layered with flavor and topped with crunchy toffee bits!
Easy Christmas Crockpot Candy
Peanut clusters don’t get simpler than this easy Christmas Crockpot Candy recipe where you just dump everything in the slow cooker and let it do its magic! You’ll end up with perfectly smooth, creamy chocolate that is loaded with roasted peanuts in every bite!
Halloween Monster Mix
This Halloween Monster Mix is everything you want in a tasty treat that is ready in under 30 minutes. A little salty, a lot of sweet, a lot of crunch, and a little chewy. A perfect snack for a party or to have on the counter to munch on all day long.
Easy Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles
These Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles are packed with an incredible combination of sweet, savory, and umami flavors and served with rice noodles for an unforgettable dish. Made in about 20 minutes with fresh garlic and ginger, creamy peanut butter, spicy sriracha, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and rice noodles, this dish is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or a hearty lunch!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Bars
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Bars are fully loaded with Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Spread, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, peanut butter drizzle, Chex Cereal and a peanut covered bottom. Any Peanut Butter and Chocolate lover will be in heaven with these!
Beef Pad Thai
This easy beef pad Thai recipe makes a family-friendly meal that everyone rushes to the table for in my house. With tender beef, layers of flavor, and a healthy dose of veggies it’s a winner on so many levels.
Hot Honey Chex Mix (Sweet & Spicy Chex Mix)
Looking for the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and salty? That sounds like a dream snack to me and this Hot Honey Chex Mix has you covered with all three flavors!
Halloween Candy Corn & Peanut Fudge
Traditional Halloween flavors make this Candy Corn & Peanut Fudge the perfect go-to for your Halloween gathering! This is a creamy white chocolate fudge, loaded with bits of salted roasted peanuts and topped with candy corn and more peanuts. It’s cute, sweet, salty, and so simple to make!
Payday Pie
Wish every day could be payday? With this Payday Pie it will feel like it! Gooey peanut butter nougat and roasted peanuts fill this delicious dessert. It’s a candy bar favorite made into pie form with a flaky buttery crust and plenty of peanuts and chewy nougat in every bite.