Celebrate Peanut Month the Los Angeles Way

By Katherine Spiers

March 6, 2012

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March is National Peanut Month -- though we think they could've called it Peanut Butter Month and we'd all be celebrating the same way. Because yes, peanuts are high in protein and healthy fat and pretty good on their own ... but, with only a few exceptions, it's really all about the peanut butter. Below are some of our favorite peanut preparations available around Los Angeles, from sweet to savory. And one that we're not so sure about, but hey, at least they're trying.

The national consumption average of peanuts is six pounds per year. Where do you fall on the spectrum?

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A peanut butter and banana filled doughnut topped with chocolate chips atStan's Donuts. Image by Flickr user manda_wong.

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Original Farmers' Market. Image by Flickr user icebox79deluxe.

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Peanut butter cup dessert at Wilshire Restaurant. Image by Flickr user Muy Yum.

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Summer rolls with peanut sauce at Pho Cafe. Image by Flickr user josewolff.

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Kung Pao Chicken at Chang's. Image by Flickr user m kasahara.

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Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Pizza at Dino's. Image by Flickr user m kasahara.

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Peanut brittle being made at Littlejohn's. Image by Flickr user LA Wad.

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Slice of Salt Peanut Cake at Nickel Diner. Image by Flickr user Muy Yum.

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Warm Fudge Brownie at Westside Tavern. Image by Flickr user Muy Yum.

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Peanut Butter carnitas taco at Flying Pig Cafe. Image by Flickr user KayOne73.

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