Buzz
For many, peanut butter is nothing short of divine. Whether enjoyed with chocolate, paired with jam, spread on chicken, or even blended into drinks, its uses seem boundless. To demonstrate its versatility, here are 10 peanut butter hacks you may not know. Hopefully, you'll discover a few tricks that will be useful in your daily life. If you have other innovative ways to use peanut butter, feel free to share them in the comments.
10. Lubricate with Peanut Butter
Peanut butter makes an excellent lubricant. If your lawnmower blades are getting a bit rusty or stiff, simply apply some peanut butter to them, and voilà – smooth operation! This trick is especially handy because, in those moments when I’m out of traditional lube, I almost always have a jar of peanut butter ready in my pantry. It works for almost all lubrication needs.
9. Animal Medication Helper
Getting your cat or dog to take medicine, especially in pill form, can be a challenge. Luckily, both cats and dogs absolutely adore peanut butter! So, the next time you need to give them medication, mix it with a spoonful of peanut butter and serve it up. Say goodbye to the struggle of prying their mouths open to force feed them a pill.
8. A Perfect Butter Substitute
Most butter-based recipes can be made using peanut butter instead. In baked goods like cookies and cakes, this substitution adds a delightful, subtle flavor twist. The next time you're whipping up a batch of fudge brownies, try replacing the butter with peanut butter – it will taste like a giant Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup! You can even stir peanut butter into sauces as a butter alternative for a rich, nutty finish.
7. Mousetrap Bait
Mice aren’t particularly keen on cheese, so it’s odd that cheese is the go-to bait for most people setting up mousetraps. What many don’t realize is that mice actually prefer peanut butter! While I’m not sure how this was discovered, it’s clear that peanut butter is much more affordable than cheese, making it an economical and effective solution. So, the next time you need to set a mousetrap, skip the expensive cheeses and use trusty peanut butter instead.
6. Removing Price Tags
Despite the incredible progress in science over the years, no one has yet figured out how to make a label that comes off easily without leaving a sticky residue. Luckily, we have peanut butter! Just rub a little of this tasty spread on the sticky label glue and gently wipe with a cloth – it works wonders.
5. Eliminate Fishy Odors from Your Home
If you’ve ever fried fish, you know it leaves an unpleasant smell lingering in the house. To help banish that odor, take a spoonful of peanut butter after you’re done cooking, place it in the frying pan, and cook it for a minute or two. The scent of peanut butter in the air is far more pleasant than the lingering fish and oil smell.
4. Leather Furniture Cleaner
Peanut butter works wonders as a cleaner for leather furniture. Simply rub a small amount onto the surface and massage it in with circular motions. Wipe it off with a soft cloth, and voilà – your leather looks refreshed! A word of caution: your furniture may end up smelling like peanut butter. To avoid this, you can mix in a small amount of perfume oil – but be careful not to overdo it. And remember, if you do add perfume, don’t confuse your jars, or you might end up with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich that tastes like mouthwash.
3. Shaving Cream Alternative
Believe it or not, peanut butter makes an excellent shaving gel. Simply apply it just like you would with regular shaving gel and shave as you normally would. It works just as well, and if you’ve ever bought shaving gel, you know peanut butter is a fraction of the cost. The result is a smooth shave, and as an added benefit, the oils in the peanut butter are great for your skin, saving you money on moisturizers for your legs or face. Just be sure to use smooth peanut butter – the chunky kind doesn’t work as effectively. If you're curious to see this in action, there's a YouTube video of a girl using peanut butter to shave her legs. You can view it here, but be warned – it's filled with profane language, so it's not safe for work.
Contributor: JFrater
2. Gum Removal Solution
While adults rarely experience this, children often find themselves with gum stuck in their hair. The usual remedy involves tugging with a comb or, in the worst case, cutting the hair off. What many don’t realize, though, is that peanut butter is an excellent gum remover. It not only gets gum out of hair, but it also works wonders on gum stuck to carpets or other surfaces. Simply rub peanut butter into the gum, and then wipe away the mess with a cloth.
1. Peanut Butter Cookies
This might not sound all that unusual, but these cookies are included because they use peanut butter as the main ingredient – and there's no flour involved. The recipe consists of peanut butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Feel free to add a handful of chocolate chips for extra indulgence. These cookies are incredibly delicious, and you can whip them up in just 20 minutes. You can find the full recipe here, which is also the source of the image above. The site belongs to my sister, so make sure to check out her other great articles too!
