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Originating in Africa, and being brought to America by slave traders, peanut butter has become a staple in the western diet.

High in protein, peanut butter is a vital part in many people’s diet. However, peanut butter isn’t just a good way to get your daily dose of protein, it has some other interesting uses as well…

1. Giving medicine to a pet

It can be really difficult to get your pet to take a pill. They will fight right until you manage to get them to swallow it. If you want an effective way to get them to take it, coat it in peanut butter. This is a favourite of cats and dogs, and they will eat that pill in no time.

2. Odor killer

Fish is delish, but whenever you cook it inside the house, there is always a fishy odour that hangs around for days. In order to get rid of this, get the pan which you have cooked the fish in, and melt some peanut butter into the pan. The smell of the peanut butter will overcome the fishy smell, and a house that smells like peanut butter is a good house in my opinion!

3. Gum remover

Kids and gum never end well. They will end up with it in their hair, in the carpet, just everywhere. So to easily remove it, simply dab a small amount of peanut butter onto the gum, let it sit for a few minutes, and wipe away. If the gum doesn’t come out, try sing some olive oil in conjunction with this.

4. Butter substitute

Peanut butter can be used as a butter substitute! If you are ever cooking a dish that requires butter, try using some peanut butter instead. This will give the dish a much sweeter and nutty flavour. For example, if you are making brownies, melt some peanut butter into the mixture, and you will get a delicious slab of peanut brownie, YUM!

5. Cockroach catcher

When you have finished a jar of peanut butter, lay it on its side near where you believe the cockroaches to be hiding. They will then walk into the peanut butter jar in order to get a delicious sweet treat, but will be trapped in their peanutty graves! When you have captured a few bugs, put the lid on and throw them out!

Tell us some unconventional ways that you use peanut butter below!
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  • I find Peanut Butter tend to stick to the roof of my mouth. I don’t know if a dog would have an issue with or swallowing it. It might get stuck on the way down. Can pets have reactions to nuts the same as humans do? You may able to find recipes using peanut paste / butter as one of the main ingredients. I think Sanitarium have a recipe site which may have some. Another site that may have taste.com.au Another possibility is Kraft Foods. They also make it. There is a slice that contains honey. My Mum made it many years ago. Unfortunately I don’t have the recipe.

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  • Love it as a buttercream icing for cupcakes

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  • Great to know it can be used as an odour killer.

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  • exellent

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  • Number four is useful, but of course you have to be aware of allergies…

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  • oh wow I can’t wait to try the cockroach catching! – now to just find someone else in my family that likes peanut butter

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  • Lke it

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  • I actually just made myself a peanut butter sandwich. Have not had it for ages..I think your article inspired me lol.

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  • To catch mice in mouse traps. To keep a dog entertained,in summer, pop some peanutbutter in a Kong toy and freeze it. It will entertain your dog for quite a while


    • It works incredibly well on a mouse trap!

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  • I use Peanut Butter on my dogs tablets …. she takes her tablets a lot easier that way 🙂

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  • It makes a great kids camp game. Put a dollop in some nappies and have a competition who can eat the peanut butter first! Very funny

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  • Some great tips here – love peanut butter – glad there’s no allergies in my house!

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  • Never knew peanut butter could be used in so many different ways

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  • Some great tips. Very delicious to eat too. 🙂

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