Peanut butter substitute

elvahernandez925

I'm new to this site and I am really enjoying it. My wonderful niece Lisa suggested I join and I'm glad I did. Mu questions is: is there a PP substitute out there I can use. Peanut butter is high in fat so I'm looking for one that is healthy and less caloric. Thanks in advance.

Keiras_Mom

PB2. It's fantastic!

elvahernandez925

Does it taste like PP?

jmc0806

PB2 works but it's not quite the same taste or texture since it is using water and not oil. I just go for regular natural PB. It may be high in fat but it's good fats

peacefulsong

I find PB2 revolting, frankly. Just use peanut butter, a little more sparingly if you're that worried about the fat.

poohpoohpeapod

pb2 or I think jif makes a less fat PB. However, that being said did you know PB has more antioxidants than blueberries? FYI, the fat in PB is a good fat. PB2 is dried peanuts that you reconstitute in water. Some people like it. I think it is good for mixing in shakes, but not on its own.

SarahRose35

I love the taste of PB2, I find that I eat soooo much peanut butter that occasionally replacing it with PB2 helps keep my calorie amount in check. But don't cut out Peanut butter completely

leannerae40

PB2. It's fantastic!

What she said! Delicious...

Dyann_Alvarez

PB2. It's AMAZING! So glad it exists!

goldylocs37

Peanut flour! Tastes just like PB2 without the added sugar and has 16 g protein per 1/4 cup. Far less expensive than PB2 as well. I purchased mine from iherb.com (protein plus peanut flour). You can purchase it from byrdmill.com. Great stuff to add into smoothies, yogurt, use for baking, etc.

michellechawner

I need to eat regular PB to get my calories up (still losing at 1450 cals a day). Trying to get closer to maintenance. Maybe just use regular peanut butter, unless you eat it nearly everyday, then I can see your point.

Maybe just go to the grocery store and see what your lower fat options are? then you can read labels and compare youself and get one you think is appropriate for you or closer to the goals you want

JellyButter

PB2 is that powdered stuff....?

PlanetVelma

I am not a fan of PB2, I eat freshly ground almond butter. Mmmmmmmmhmmmmm!

JenniTheVeggie

Never tried PB2 but I prefer natural peanut butter. Measure it out and walk away!

chelsifina

Depends on what you are using it for and/or why you need it substituted. Almond butter and Hazelnut butter are simply amazing, and I use Tahini (sesame seed butter) to sub for peanut butter in more savory dishes, like a thai peanut dipping sauce, etc. If you are looking to get rid of the fat and not just peanuts, then I don't really know!

sunnysmile

Don't know if you are near a Trader Joe's, they have a product called "Better n Peanut Butter" and it is PB with reduced fat. Tastes like the inside of a Reese peanut butter cup (to me). Much lower calories but so tasty I can't keep it in the house or I'll over indulge in it. Yum.

jdayer

The walmart I go to has a zero calorie Peanut Spread and when I am hungry and don't have many calories I will use it. Not as good as Jiff, kind of fluffy. I like Jiff much better :-)

Its called: Walden Farms Peanut Spread

framingsammie

Personally I eat natural peanut butter and work it into my calories. It may be high in fat but like others have said, it's good fats! If you're really worried about calories there are reduced fat peanut butters out there it's just a case of finding them. But look at the ingredients list and compare it to natural and you'll see there are far more in the reduced than natural.

SarahRose35

You're a genius, I never thought of that. I hate spending $5 on a jar of PB2

NurseElka

I am hooked on Just Great Stuff Organic Powdered Peanut Butter. Just add water and 1 splenda and it tastes just like peanut butter and only 45 calories.

CarmenDsewell

Just go for the real thing...Smucker's, it only has two ingredients, which are salt and peanuts. Yes it has fat, but it's the good kind, you can eat just about everything, in moderation.

Peachy1962

WOW!! Thanks Jdayer!! I just googled the Waldens website and found loads of great things that can really help me keep my calories low!! the barbcue sause and salad dressings even sold in the single packets so you can take them along to a resturant for ya salad!! Just have to be careful of the sodium!! Pancake surups and jams!! YUMO!! will have to pass this on to my friends!! :flowerforyou:

Factory_Reset

Bacon is the answer you're looking for.

You're welcome

megsmom2

for some things PB2 is terrific. I add it to smoothies or oatmeal and its great. Just mixed with water by itself...not so much. And thats ok. Everything I've ever tried from Walden's....was horrible.

megsmom2

Peanut flour! Tastes just like PB2 without the added sugar and has 16 g protein per 1/4 cup. Far less expensive than PB2 as well. I purchased mine from iherb.com (protein plus peanut flour). You can purchase it from byrdmill.com. Great stuff to add into smoothies, yogurt, use for baking, etc.

PB2 basically IS peanut flour. And it doesn't have any added sugar.

Railr0aderTony

PB2. It's fantastic!

http://www.bellplantation.com/products/chocolate-pb2.html



I order it in one pound blocks, I always have at least one full one or I am reordering. A wonderful product.

Railr0aderTony

Bacon is the answer you're looking for.

You're welcome

trudijoy

I just look for ones with no added salt or sugar. I'm in love with 100% nutz which is a NZ one.

Minerva624

PB2 is crap. I don't see what the harm is in eating regular, natural peanut butter. It's high in fat but they're good fats. I usually buy Adam's organic peanut butter which consists of just peanuts and salt.

MizzEngelChen

I just use the organic ones with no more than 2 ingredients: peanuts and sea salt. You can get them without salt, too, but then it doesn't taste that good.

MyJourney1960

I use natural peanut butter that is just peanuts and salt - no added sugar or fats or trans fats or anything.