Mum is slammed after sharing her controversial lunchbox hack using squeezy peanut butter

Mum is slammed after sharing her controversial lunchbox hack: ‘It works for me’

  • A mum was slammed after switching from natural peanut butter to squeezy one
  • Some said it was less healthy, others were surprised she was allowed to pack PB
  • Nutritionist Lee Holmes shared the formula for a perfect school lunch box 

A mum has been slammed after she shared her controversial sandwich hack for her kids’ school lunches.

The American woman, called Brittany, posted on Facebook, where she said she was ‘sick’ of the oil separation that comes with natural peanut butter, and so has made the switch over to ‘squeezy peanut butter’ instead – with no regrets.

But it wasn’t long before she was slammed by other parents for a multitude of reasons.

Parents criticised that she was using a sugary product over a natural one for her kids, as well as the the fact that she is even allowed to pack peanut butter in a lunchbox due to various kids’ allergies.

A mum has been slammed after she shared her controversial sandwich hack for her kids’ school lunches, revealing she uses squeezy peanut butter over natural where oil separates

Brittany wrote on Facebook: ‘Prepping sandwiches for the week and wished I had switched to using the squeeze peanut butter sooner’.

She added: ‘I can’t stand using the natural PB with the oil separation. This was a much faster and less messy process. Highly recommend!’

Parents were quick to comment, writing things like ‘I personally only buy the natural peanut butter. The other stuff just tastes like sugar to me’ and ‘thankfully my kids like the natural kind’.

Others criticised the buy from a packaging perspective and said there is a simple way to ensure the natural butters mix well with the oils:

‘Hack for natural peanut butter with oil: Store upside down. It forces the oil to mix,’ one mum wrote.

Another added: ‘I put it upside down until the oil is in the bottom of the jar, then flip it back and mix so the oil doesn’t get everywhere. Keep it in the fridge and it won’t separate anymore after mixing but stays soft because of the natural oils’.

While others said they ‘couldn’t believe’ that Brittany is ‘even allowed’ to pack peanut butter for her children in 2023.

But other parents were quick to criticise her for not using the natural variety, while others wondered why she is allowed to include peanut butter in school lunches

But other parents were quick to criticise her for not using the natural variety, while others wondered why she is allowed to include peanut butter in school lunches

Brittany eventually stepped in after she felt forced to defend herself.

She wrote: ‘Just sharing that I personally dislike the mess of the natural peanut butter and switched to the squeeze kind which made this task faster and less messy for me. Mom win!’

Brittany added: ‘If you prefer another way then have at it! Just sharing for anyone else feeling the same way! Happy lunch packing everyone!’

Nutritionist and former English teacher Lee Holmes (pictured) revealed how to pack the perfect lunchbox - and it all comes down to including as many different ingredients as possible

A nutritionist and former English teacher (pictured) has revealed how to pack the perfect lunchbox – and it all comes down to including as many different ingredients as possible

What to put in the perfect lunchbox 

* WHOLEGRAIN OR SOURDOUGH BREAD: Slow release carbohydrates help to stabilise blood sugar levels.

* PROTEIN: Lean meat, salmon, tuna, egg or tofu will help with alertness and endurance.

* HEALTHY FATS: Things like sunflower seeds, avocado and pumpkin seeds increase satiety, help to stabilise kids’ moods and boost their concentration.

* VEGETABLES X 2-3: Foods such as capsicum, carrot, mashed potato and cucumber contain fibre, vitamins and minerals kids need to keep their immune systems healthy.

Previously, the nutritionist and ex-teacher Lee Holmes revealed what should be included in the perfect lunchbox.

Lee said colour is key for visual appeal.

‘A nutritionally-balanced lunchbox should contain an array of food from various food groups,’ Lee said.

She recommends plant-based treats like fresh juices and smoothies, chopped-up vegetables and hummus and seeds, as well as blueberries and strawberries over jelly and rich jams.

‘Use different types of fruits and vegetables, seeds, coconut flakes, full fat calcium rich dairy foods, protein rich foods such as meats, eggs, seed butters, pulses and tuna and oily fish,’ the nutritionist advised.

They will need some form of carbohydrates and healthy fats to ensure they stay full through the long day.

Things like sunflower seeds, avocado and pumpkin seeds can increase satiety, help to stabilise kids’ moods and boost their concentration.