Peanuts have been used as a source of food and oil for centuries, and they are a staple ingredient in cuisines ranging from Asian and African to Middle Eastern and European.

Featured in both sweet and savory dishes, peanuts have wide applications on U.S. menus, and strong sales appeal because they're widely popular and one of the most profitable items to sell.

Nuts in Foodservice
Adding nuts as an ingredient or topping boosts the appeal of menu items by imparting additional flavor, crunchy texture, and an upscale image. The operator creates an attractive, low-labor point of distinction and can charge more for menu items featuring nuts.

Convenience operators and school foodservice operators can profit with nuts. Sell pre-packaged nut varieties, or try one of our snack recipes below.

Nuts in the Bar

Bartenders and beverage managers agree that beverage sales soar when salty snacks are offered in the lounge or bar area.

Peanuts are a premium bar snack that customers come back for, and they're available in a range of flavors and mixes. In addition to boosting beverage sales, peanut snacks also assist in absorbing alcohol because they are high in unsaturated fat.

Nutty Applications

• Spread peanut butter on toast, bagels, and waffles instead of margarine or butter.
  
  
• Dip veggies or fruit in peanut butter or peanut sauce.
  
  
• Toss peanuts into salads, rice, or pasta dishes.
  
  
• Mix peanuts with raisins, cereal, and pretzels for a tasty trail mix.
  
  
• Try a peanut sauce on pasta or chicken using peanut butter as the base.
  

Nutty Signatures

Sauces
Peanut Sauce
Peanut Dipping Sauce
Spicy Peanut Sauce

Spreads
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter
Peachy Peanut Spread
Nutty Olive Spread

Desserts
Peanut Butter Pudding
Southern Peanut Pie
Instant Peanut Brittle Ice Cream
Peanut Crunch Cake
Peanut Butter Fudge
Peanut Butter Candy Crunch

Snacks
Peanut Granola
Banana Pops
Nutty Buddy on a Stick