Best peanut butter

Choosing the right peanut butter now means eating a delicious sandwich or snack later.

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Peanut butter is food that is high in protein and can be added to many different dishes. Maybe you like it on bread with jelly, or you like to dip your veggies into it. However you enjoy eating it, there are lots of savory options out there. We've gathered a collection of our favorite peanut butter options to help you narrow down your choices.

Staff pick

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SKIPPY creamy peanut butter

Small and large jar options

Skippy works great in many recipes, from entrees to desserts.

Pros:

  • Does not separate
  • Can be heated in microwave without jar

Cons:

  • May be sweet for some

Feed the whole family with the larger jar options available from SKIPPY. You can choose from creamy or creamy roasted honey nut flavors. Each jar is best stored at room temperature for the easiest spreading but can be refrigerated if you prefer.

Also great

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Peanut Butter and Co. peanut butter

High protein option

With flavors to please every palate, Peanut Butter and Co. really delivers.

Pros:

  • Peanuts grown in the USA
  • Dessert-like flavors

Cons:

  • Some flavors have a lot of sugar

If you want to branch out from your usual plain peanut butter, this company has you covered. Some options taste as nice as a dessert, without the need for any other ingredients. Peanut Butter and Co. has been in business since 1998 and even runs their own 119-acre peanut farm in Arkansas, so they definitely understand what makes good peanut butter!

Budget friendly

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Happy Belly creamy peanut butter

Just the basics

With a great taste for a price, this peanut butter beats many other options.

Pros:

  • Tastes similar to top brands
  • Very smooth texture

Cons:

  • May separate after sitting a while

If your household uses a lot of peanut butter, this budget-friendly option from Amazon will ease the strain on your wallet. They source their peanuts from the USA and blend them into a super creamy mixture that will delight your taste buds. You can easily elevate the taste of fruits and other dishes with this peanut butter.

For choosy moms

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Jif Creamy peanut butter

Baking's best friend

This signature brand has one crunchy and two creamy options.

Pros:

  • Great for baking recipes
  • Rarely separates

Cons:

  • Many added ingredients

This is the peanut butter you can reach for and start spreading on your sandwich right away. Jif offers two creamy options, one of which includes Omega-3s, and a crunchy option. If you plan to bake some cookies, this is one of the best peanut kinds of butter to use in your recipe.

Super simple

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Justin's classic peanut butter

No stirring required

This delicious option is made with just two ingredients.

Pros:

  • No added salt
  • Generous 28-ounce jar

Cons:

  • Lower fiber content

This two-ingredient peanut butter offers the creaminess you need for any application. It's made with responsibly sourced peanuts and is certified gluten-free and Kosher. You'll also be surprised to know that it doesn't require stirring, so it's ready to eat when hunger strikes.

Peanut butter for snacks and meals

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Which peanut butter will be gracing your fruits and sandwiches? Our favorite option is SKIPPY creamy peanut butter. There's no stirring needed, it's temptingly sweet, and the flavor is always consistent. The large jar options are ideal for big families who really love peanut butter. SKIPPY's honey roasted nut flavor is savory and sweet, making it difficult to pass up. 

For those wanting to taste something a bit beyond standard options, we recommend Peanut Butter and Co. peanut butter. They have some tried and true flavor combinations that will be hard to resist, like dark chocolate and peanut butter or peanut butter and honey. Plus, they use only peanuts grown in the USA for their products.

Freelance Writer

Nicole Cozma is a freelance writer for Future. She's known for being inquisitive and finding the tiny details that may otherwise go unnoticed. When she's not writing about products, she can be found playing Blizzard game titles, doing copy editing work, cooking, or expanding her photography skills.