Peanuts are a nut with abundant production in my country, also known as "longevity fruit"! I am a die-hard peanut lover~ I love all kinds of peanut snacks, such as peanut candy, salted peanuts, fried peanuts, boiled peanuts, and so on. I just love peanuts! This article will introduce you to several nutritious and delicious peanut snacks. Make them quickly for your little ones to try!
Peanut Milk
Health Rating ★★★★★
The combination of peanuts and milk is a great plant-based protein drink. Peanuts are rich in lecithin, which plays an important role in carrying oxygen in the human body's metabolism, which further enhances the nutritional value of peanut milk.
Ingredients: 100g raw peanuts, 300ml water, 300ml milk, 1 tablespoon sugar
Step 1: After washing the raw peanuts, soak them in water overnight.
Step 2: Place the peanuts in a blender, add 300ml of water, and blend thoroughly.
Step 3: Then, strain the peanut milk.
Step 4: Pour the strained peanut milk into a small pot and set aside.
Step 5: Return the peanut pulp to the blender, add the milk, and blend thoroughly again. Strain the blended milk-peanut mixture once more, then pour it into the small pot from step 4.
Step 6: Bring the peanut milk to a boil, add sugar and stir well. Finally, pour it into a glass and serve.
Peanut Nougat
Deliciousness Rating ★★★★★
Peanuts are rich in fat and protein, with a fat content as high as 45% and a protein content of about 30%. The lecithin they contain is an important substance for maintaining nervous system health and is beneficial for children's intellectual development and growth. However, nougat is high in sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation to avoid damaging teeth and affecting appetite for regular meals.
Ingredients: 300g marshmallows, 300g roasted peanuts, 100g butter, 200g milk powder
Step 1: Roast the peanuts in the oven until cooked.
Step 2: Then, remove the peanut skins.
Step 3: Crush the peanuts into small pieces.
Step 4: Place the butter in a non-stick pan.
Step 5: Heat over low heat until melted.
Step 6: Immediately add the marshmallows.
Step 7: Continue to heat over low heat until melted, paying attention to control the heat to avoid burning.
Step 8: Then, add the milk powder.
Step 9: Continue to mix evenly and remove from the heat.
Step 10: Pour in the peanuts and mix slowly. It's ready when the mixture feels dry and not sticky to the touch.
Step 11: Line a tray with parchment paper, place the candy mixture in it, and press it into a flat block about 2 cm thick.
Step 12: Let it cool, then cut into squares or strips.
Peanut Mochi
Deliciousness Rating ★★★★★
Peanuts are a good source of protein, rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and dietary fiber, and contain no cholesterol, making them a natural low-sodium food.
Ingredients: 100g glutinous rice flour, 500ml boiling water, 80ml cold water, 4 tablespoons peanut powder, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons oil
Step 1: Mix the cold water with the glutinous rice flour and knead until the dough is no longer sticky.
Step 2: Shape the dough into small pieces and put them into boiling water. Remove them once all the pieces float to the surface.
Step 3: Grease the pot lightly to prevent sticking. Use a rolling pin to pound the dough until the surface is smooth to make mochi.
Step 4: Dip your hands in warm water and pinch the mochi into appropriately sized pieces.
Step 5: Mix the peanut powder and powdered sugar together.
Step 6: Then, roll the mochi pieces in the peanut-sugar mixture.
Celery and Carrot Salad with Peanuts
Nutrition Rating ★★★★★
Peanuts are rich in fat and protein, with a fat content as high as 45% and a protein content of about 30%. In addition, the lecithin in peanuts is an important substance for maintaining nervous system health. Boiled peanuts have a good texture, are easy to digest, and are less likely to cause "heatiness," making it a better cooking method. However, peanuts are high in oil, so they should be consumed in moderation.
Ingredients: 350g peanuts, 2 stalks of celery, 1 small carrot, 2.5 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Step 1: Wash the peanuts to remove dust from their skins.
Step 2: Peel and wash the carrot, then dice it. Tear the tough fibers from the celery, wash it, and dice it.
Step 3: Bring a pot of water to a boil, add 1 teaspoon of salt, cook the peanuts until done, then remove and rinse with cold water to drain.
Step 4: Bring another pot of water to a boil, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and blanch the carrots and celery until cooked.
Step 5: Remove the blanched carrots and celery dice and drain the water.
Step 6: Put the cooked peanuts, carrots, and celery into a bowl, add half a teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and mix well.