Peanut butter is one of those delicious spreads that make everything better, but you may be missing out on some of its most amazing properties by making these storing mistakes.
Wrong Spot
Most people leave their peanut butter in the pantry, but some natural peanut butters actually need to be refrigerated. Due to the oils they contain, they tend to spoil much faster than mass-produced peanut butter, so you shouldn’t leave your jar in the pantry unless you’re going to go through it in less than a month.
Wrong Side Up
If you’re not storing your peanut butter upside down, it’s time to start. You won’t have to deal with stirring your oily peanut butter before eating it if it’s stored this way. When you flip open your jar, the creamy peanut butter will already be waiting for you, and you’ll only need to give it a quick stir.
Throwing Away Your Jar
Don’t let the jars with peanut butter still stuck on the sides go to waste. You can use them to make a delicious “mason jar” meal, such as overnight oats and chia pudding. Just toss the additional ingredients inside your peanut butter jar and you’ll get a tasty meal when you stir them together.