Peanut butter is a tasty staple for many but the creamy and nutty flavor can get bland after having it the same way for the fifth time.  

Story by Sunny Kim

Here are three unusual – but surprisingly tasty – peanut butter combinations you should try out to spice up your love for peanut butter.

Peanut Butter and Pickle Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 slices wheat bread
• Peanut butter
• 2 pieces of Claussen Kosher Dill Pickles, Halves

Directions:

1. Toast wheat bread
2. Apply a generous amount of peanut butter onto bread
3. Slice pickles into long strips and place inside the bread
4. Make into sandwich and enjoy!

Rating: ★★★★

Feedback: The nutty flavor of the peanut butter goes well with the salty and tangy flavor of pickles. The crunch is satisfying to the palate. I would recommend this to any college student looking for something quick and easy to fill their hunger.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich with Doritos

Ingredients

• 2 slices wheat bread
• Peanut butter
• Grape jelly
• 1 bag of Doritos

Directions:

1. Toast wheat bread
2. Apply a generous amount of peanut butter and jelly onto bread
3. Place Doritos on top of bread, make into a sandwich and enjoy!

Rating: ★★★

Feedback: The sweetness of the jelly and cheesy flavor of Doritos don’t necessarily go hand-in-hand and it might shy away some people, but it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. The crunchiness of the Doritos is definitely a plus, but this dish is for the more adventurous eater.

Peanut Butter and Sriracha Sauce  

Ingredients

• 2 slices wheat bread
• Peanut butter
• Sriracha sauce  
• 1 egg

Directions

1. Toast wheat bread

2. Apply generous amount of peanut butter onto bread

3. Fry egg

4. Place egg on top of bread

5. Drizzle sriracha sauce

6. Make into a sandwich and dig in!

Rating: ★★★★

Feedback: The soft yolk and spicy Sriracha sauce go well together and the creamy peanut adds balance and texture. Think outside the box to try this interesting mix.