Article byMr. Mukesh Ghuraiya, Chief Marketing officer (CMO), Modi Naturals

When hunger strikes, one often reaches for a bag of chips or a bottle of dry fruits. Most of us would like to choose the former, though our mind may caution us about chips being an unhealthy option, we may succumb to the temptation and gobble up this trans-fat high calorie snack. In fact, the word snacks itself can help you envision a packet of chips, French fries or any other fried stuff that has zero nutrient value. Snacks are a ‘go to’ food item that satiate our hunger pangs between meals. So, can snacks be healthy? Healthy snacks may sound like an oxymoron. Something which is healthy need not necessarily be tasty, right? This is a widespread myth which has to be broken by stating a few facts or on the other hand, let’s just redefine snacks.

Eating healthy snacks can be interesting and fun especially when we are referring to Peanut Butter. Loaded with protein and essential minerals, it’s a healthy option for kids and adults too. Peanut butter can be spread on bread, rotis, or mixed with sauce, salads, etc. Kids especially enjoy peanut butter as a tiffin snack, evening snack or as a breakfast option. A dollop of peanut butter is a good source of calcium, potassium and good fats.

There are many good brands of Peanut butter available in the market. One should be careful while picking the best quality of peanut butter which is not only good in taste but also scores high on health benefits.

One such brand is from the house of Oleev Kitchen Peanut Butter which has no artificial flavour and preservatives, gluten free and 100% vegan. This peanut butter comes in two variants – Oleev Kitchen Crunchy Peanut Butter and Oleev Kitchen Creamy Peanut Butter. The crunchy peanut butter is made with high quality roasted peanuts and is a perfect partner for a lip-smacking breakfast or mid meal snacks.The Creamy Peanut butter variant true to its name is silky, melt in the mouth spread for those who love a smooth texture. Made from high quality roasted peanuts, it’s naturally delicious, has great taste and nutrition.

You can savour the amazing taste of a high-quality Olive Kitchen Peanut Butter by preparing this delightful recipe from a famous chef: Chef Kandla (Master Chef Season 1 Finalist):

Zingy Double Decker Sandwich Recipe

Step 1

Spread Oleev Kitchen Peanut Butter on two slices of bread

Step 2

Sprinkle Pepe Peri Peri seasoning on one side, then top with crunch lettuce and cheese

Step 3

Put a second slice over it and press it gently

Step 4

Heat a pan and toast it until golden brown (both sides)

Step 5

Transfer to a platter, cut into two and serve hot.

Peanut butter’s great taste and ultra-smooth texture gets further accentuated when spread on bread or used while baking cookies or cakes. The versatility of peanut butter makes it a must have item in every Indian kitchen. So, what are you waiting for, grab this naturally source delicious peanut butter and put your culinary skills and creativity to good use by dishing out healthy snack options.

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