Peanut Butter Lovers Month

Peanut Butter Lovers Month timeline

1922

No need to stir

Joseph Rosenfeld came up with a way to produce peanut butter in order to keep the ingredients from separating. Later, he would go on to market his own product under the Skippy brand name.

1904

Nationwide peanut butter branding

Beech-Nut became the first major brand to market and sell peanut butter

1895

A more efficient way to make peanut butter

Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (yes, the famous cereal guy) patented a streamlined process to help move production along.

1884

Peanut butter paste

Marcellus Gilmore was the first person to patent a peanut butter paste.

1840

Making it old school

New York's Rose Davis began making peanut butter after her son saw Cuban women grind peanuts and smear the smooth paste on bread.

Peanut Butter Lovers Month FAQs

When is Peanut Butter Lovers Month?

Peanut Butter Lovers Month runs throughout November 2026, offering a full 30 days to celebrate this versatile food. It’s the perfect time to explore new recipes and enjoy classic favorites.

How much peanut butter do Americans consume?

Americans are passionate about peanut butter, consuming approximately 700 million pounds of it annually. This translates to an average of over six pounds per person each year, highlighting its status as a dietary staple.

How popular is peanut butter?

Peanut butter is incredibly popular, found in about 90% of American households. Its versatility, affordability, and nutritional value make it a favorite for meals, snacks, and baking across all age groups.

Who invented peanut butter?

While often mistakenly attributed to George Washington Carver, the modern process for making peanut butter was patented by Marcellus Gilmore Edson in 1884. He created a ‘peanut-candy’ paste by grinding roasted peanuts.

Peanut Butter Lovers Month Activities

Make a PB&J

Peanut butter pairs well with tons of different foods, but the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich reigns supreme. We can't begin to list all of the possibilities.

Start a peanut butter lovers club

Connect with others in your area and host a club that meets periodically to discuss recipes and all things relevant to peanut butter.

Try a new kind of peanut butter

Creamy vs. crunchy? That's so yesteryear. Today there are peanut butters mixed with honey, chocolate, and even cookie pieces. If nothing else, simply try some different brands.

5 Peanut Butter Facts To Chew On

We like it...a lot

The average American eats about three pounds of peanut butter per year.

No nuts here

Despite their name, peanuts are actually legumes, not nuts.

Shelling out the cash

Americans spend nearly $800 million per year on peanut butter.

Archibutyrophobia

Archibutyrophobia is the name for the fear of getting a big gob of peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth.

Rising popularity during the war years

Peanut butter was an easy way to get nourishing protein to troops, so peanut butter sandwiches were a big hit. Peanut butter has been popular ever since.

Why We Love Peanut Butter Lovers Month

Peanut butter works any time of the day

Whether you're slathering peanut butter on your morning toast or baking a late-night batch of sweet and crunchy PB-inspired cookies, peanut butter is a 'round-the-clock treat.