Peanut Butter on Crackers

Peanut butter on crackers is a simple, no-cook snack or light meal made by spreading peanut butter onto crisp crackers. It typically features creamy or crunchy peanut butter and a variety of crackers, from saltines to whole-grain varieties, and is a staple in American pantries and lunchboxes.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This snack is high in healthy fats and protein from the peanut butter, with carbohydrates coming from the crackers. A typical serving provides a good source of fiber, magnesium, and vitamin E, and generally ranges from 200 to 300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	9 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	220 mg
Potassium	220 mg
Magnesium	55 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Niacin (B3)	4.5 mg
Manganese	0.7 mg
Vitamin E	2.5 mg
Copper	0.3 mg
Iron	1.2 mg

Per 2 crackers (30 g) with 2 tbsp peanut butter (32 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a quintessential example of American convenience food, often associated with childhood and quick, satisfying sustenance. Nutritionally, the combination of plant-based protein and fiber makes it a surprisingly satiating and balanced option for sustained energy.