Peanut butter

reineke1992

What PB do u guys recommend and how much should you have as a breakfast portion

rosebarnalice

I use PB2 , which is dried with the fat removed. There are haters (see, e.g., http://foodbabe.com/2012/09/16/the-truth-about-pb2-powdered-peanut-butter/) but for my calorie/ flavor needs, it's what I use. I use the listed portion size (12 g dry) in oatmeal or mixed with water for PB sandwiches

TavistockToad

I have whole earth smooth.

And as much as you can fit in your calories and macros!

MelissaPhippsFeagins

I generally eat JiF Naturals and have 2TBSP whenever I eat it. I am within 5lbs of my goal and I am not restricting as much. Early in my journey I ate 1TBSP because the 100 calories made a difference.

cityruss

PbCrave razzle dazzle or coco bananas.

Peanut butter & co. White chocolate wonderful or cinnamon raisin swirl.

Unfortunately peanut butter & co. Pumpkin spice isn't available in the UK.

Amount? Whatever fits.

socajam

Cashew butter for me beats PB any day

cityruss

If we're talking other spreads then it's speculoos all day.

SueInAz

rosebarnalice wrote: »

I use PB2 , which is dried with the fat removed. There are haters (see, e.g., http://foodbabe.com/2012/09/16/the-truth-about-pb2-powdered-peanut-butter/) but for my calorie/ flavor needs, it's what I use. I use the listed portion size (12 g dry) in oatmeal or mixed with water for PB sandwiches

Goodness, the Food Babe is not someone I would ever take seriously for anything. I'm sure she offered some alternative to PB2 you can buy through her site that will make her money. Seriously, ignore her ranting and raving.

OP, there are so many peanut butter brands out there. They all have about the same calories if they are regular peanut butter. Grab a few jars at your local store and look at the labels. Find one that has ingredients that match your personal preferences. As far as how much, it's whatever fits your calorie goals for the day. PB has a lot of calories. I usually make do with a tablespoon at a time but your calorie goal might be higher than mine.

If you like the idea of PB2 then try it. I found that it has too much of a burned taste for me unless I'm mixing it into a smoothie or something but everyone is different.

RachelElser

I do a tablespoon on a piece of toast for breakfast. If you like Nutella and Banana so one side with PB one with Nutella and sliced banana in the middle and eat it like a sandwich. so good!

LazSommer

SKIPPY

AnnPT77

Any peanut butter that doesn't have hydrogenated fats/oils in the ingredient list, that you find affordable & tasty.

Personally, I prefer brands that use roasted peanuts (yeah, some use raw) and a little salt, nothing else. And I'm a crunchy-style peanut butter eater, all the way.

2 tablespoons (which is 30g in the brand I'm using now) is going to be around 200 calories (plus or minus, depending on brand), and that's a reasonable portion for most of my purposes.

I use PB2 Original to make pseudo-Asian peanut sauce for veggies, and PB2 Chocolate as an occasional Greek yogurt additive, but normal peanut butter for spreading on stuff. PB2 has the oil removed, but they add a little sugar (surprise!).

CrabNebula

I use PB Fit that is sold at Costco. I carefully reconstitute it to the consistency of normal peanut butter and then to me, I don't see any difference between it and regular peanut butter except this has way less calories. I'm never going back to regular peanut butter.

sgt1372

A peanut butter and banana sandwich topped w/some honey on your bread of choice would be a delicious snack.

Just have to allow for the roughly 600 cals that it will cost you.

vegmebuff

I like to make my own nut butters - no extra added to the nuts except I will toast them first.

I use PB2 on occasion too - just stay CLEAR of Walden Farms 'peanut butter'...that stuff will
make you want to cut your tongue out!

jgnatca

The best peanut butter is the one you like. I take a tablespoon at a time. I like Kraft smooth.

Try it in your cooked oatmeal with a teaspoon of honey and 1/3 cup Greek yogurt.

http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2016/02/peanut-butter-oatmeal.html?m=1

gregsbutler13

Peanut butter isn't bad for you if you use it properly. I eat a couple servings typically in a day for the fat content as well as a little protein. Plus it's a great fuel source for before a workout. I do try to stay with a more natural kind, but it can be pricey sometimes.

Christine_72

I buy plain ol Kraft crunchy peanut butter. I've tried the natural ones, but they are too bland tasting, although they did stop me from having PB binges lol

If you're a fan of chocolate and peanut butter, this stuff is amazing.

reineke1992

Thanks all for the posts. I appreciate it

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abatonfan

rosebarnalice wrote: »

I use PB2 , which is dried with the fat removed. There are haters (see, e.g., http://foodbabe.com/2012/09/16/the-truth-about-pb2-powdered-peanut-butter/) but for my calorie/ flavor needs, it's what I use. I use the listed portion size (12 g dry) in oatmeal or mixed with water for PB sandwiches

PB2 is life. I like to mix 6-7g of it with 16-17g chunky peanut butter and Greek yogurt/cottage cheese.The PB2 + peanut butter combo tastes like 2+ Tbsp of peanut butter but with significantly fewer calories.

Now I really want to try reconstituting PB2 with some unsweetened almond/cashew milk for PB sandwiches.

auddii

Any peanut butter that tastes good to you. I have a single serving just on a spoon for a midafternoon snack most days.

jagodfrey08

I love Smuckers Natural Creamy. Just peanuts and a little salt. It's SOOOOO good. I alternate between that and Sunbutter. I love either in chocolate rice cakes...and I eat about a tbsp of PB on my celery or apple slices.

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jnmrie

Jif. I grab a spoon, dig in, weigh it and eat it. This morning I had 35 grams on toast.

BoxerBrawler

I use PB2 sometimes and I'm totally hooked on Better-N-Peanut Butter <--- a lot of people don't like that because it's really sweet but I love it. 100 Calories in 2 tablespoons and 1.5g of fat. I also love the single serving packages of Barney's Almond Butter... just enough at 90 calories.

BoxerBrawler

vegmebuff wrote: »

I like to make my own nut butters - no extra added to the nuts except I will toast them first.

I use PB2 on occasion too - just stay CLEAR of Walden Farms 'peanut butter'...that stuff will
make you want to cut your tongue out!

Yeah... this stuff is nasty!

powered85

Kirkland Natural PB. Buy in bulk at costco, no sugar/salt/etc added. Just peanuts.

BABetter1

jagodfrey08 wrote: »

I love Smuckers Natural Creamy. Just peanuts and a little salt. It's SOOOOO good. I alternate between that and Sunbutter. I love either in chocolate rice cakes...and I eat about a tbsp of PB on my celery or apple slices.

This, except for the rice cakes .

ashcky

I love to slice my apples and spread peanut butter on them like a cookie. Sometimes I add honey or chocolate chips. Perfect snack!!! Haven't added granola but it's on my to try list.

dancing_daisy

I have 25g of no added sugar Sunpat with a sliced apple most days. Really good combo! Comes in at just under 200 calories

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