Peanut butter has been a trusted source of protein for triathletes for years and now North Carolina athletes have something new to cheer about. Durham-based Big Spoon Roasters offers not only classic peanut butter, but blends of peanut-pecan, almond, and cashew. Roasted and grounded by hand, using local peanuts, wildflower honey, organic coconut oil, and sea salt, Big Spoon owner Mark Overbay works with local and regional peanut farmers to be a positive market force for sustainable peanut agriculture and transparent marketing. Our favorite is the peanut almond butter. Packed with nutrition, almonds represent one the world’s richest sources of natural vegetarian protein (at 10% by weight). Almonds are also rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, calcium, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin E.
