November, Peanut Butter Lovers Month!

We are almost exactly one week away from November, which is Peanut Butter Lovers Month! Although it may not be a widely known “celebration,” it is a fun opportunity to get together with the children and put together a few activities. Baking and cooking are always great hands-on projects.

A fun idea to honor Peanut Butter Lovers Month is to make home-made peanut butter. Whether you’re setting up for a few of your children or siblings, or a whole class, I would definitely suggest grabbing some plastic or paper table covers and disposable bowls. Distribute the plastic bowls among your students, and get ready to have some fun!

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups unsalted roasted peanuts
• 1 tbsp. peanut oil

Utensils

• food processor (you’ll need help from your adult assistant)
• large bowl
• mixing spoon
• storage container
• measuring cups and spoons

Directions

1. Mix the peanuts with the peanut oil and pour into the food processor.
2. Process the blend until it’s very smooth.
3. Store your smooth peanut butter in a sealed container in the fridge. It will be good for 2 weeks.