Peanut Butter
Can Buy
Any brand in 16 oz – 18 oz container.
- Any texture, such as creamy, smooth, crunchy, chunky, super crunchy, or super chunky
- Plain
- Old fashioned or natural allowed
- Regular or low sodium
- Regular or low sugar
Cannot Buy
- Any other size, type, or flavor of peanut butter
- Honey nut roasted peanut butter
- “Grind your own” peanut butter
- Peanut butter spread
- Lowfat or reduced fat peanut butter
- Peanut butter with added ingredients, such as jams, jellies, chocolate, marshmallows, or honey
- Peanut butter with added supplements, such as omega-3 fatty acids or flax seed
- Peanut butter with artificial, reduced-calorie, or no-calorie sweeteners
- Organic peanut butter
Helpful Hints
In your WIC Food Balance, 1 CTR = One jar.
To get the most peanut butter, buy 18 oz containers.
Page Last Updated: May 29, 2026