Peanut butter recommendations

Papillon22

Hi!
as a foreigner living in the US, I have just started eating peanut butter. I started this summer when we were on vacation and staying at crappy hotels that didn't offer any protein for breakfast, so I decided to give it a try. I loved the creamy one I tried, but can't remember the brand (single portion package was white). I have now bought Planters creamy peanut butter spread, but I don't like it.

So, I'd like to ask for recommendations. What's your favorite brand? Should I also try the crunchy kind? Thanks!

jovalleau

As a standalone snack, I prefer crunchy peanut butter.

I've become a big fan of raw oats, so I always mix up raw oats with crunchy peanut butter for an awesome healthy snack. Store brand (Kroger) seems to be good enough for me.

crambeary

I prefer the "natural" types that you stir, no brand preference per say. I try to stay away from high fructose corn syrup and other additives. Trader Joe's makes a great pb, at the moment I am trying something from Peanut Butter & Co. called Smooth Operator. It's pretty yummy.. I always choose smooth pb since I put it in my protein shakes but crunchy is delicious!

Ed98043

I usually just get Skippy or Jif and that's plenty irresistible enough!

Was this the peanut butter you had?

ktlinn4

As a standalone snack, I prefer crunchy peanut butter.

I've become a big fan of raw oats, so I always mix up raw oats with crunchy peanut butter for an awesome healthy snack. Store brand (Kroger) seems to be good enough for me.

Raw oats & crunchy peanut butter sounds AWESOME!

As a reply to the original question, natural pbs are good, and I recently found "Justin's Honey Almond Butter", and it's fantastic! There are almond chunks in it, but it's nice to have that little crunch on a flatbread! :happy:

ktlinn4

I usually just get Skippy or Jif and that's plenty irresistible enough!

Was this the peanut butter you had?

You posted this while I was typing it! Hahaha...cool.

scottaworley

I like Jiff.
I also like PB2

runninguntilparadise

As a standalone snack, I prefer crunchy peanut butter.

I've become a big fan of raw oats, so I always mix up raw oats with crunchy peanut butter for an awesome healthy snack. Store brand (Kroger) seems to be good enough for me.

^ oats + banana + crunchy peaut butter = FAVORITE BREAKFAST EVER

Kroger's crunchy peanut butter (blue jar) is addicting.
Also, I like Kroger's Simple Truth organic creamy smooth peanut butter. It has a unique flavor and texture compared to other smooth peanut butters I've tried. Pretty good!

jen_zz

I have yet to try PB2, would like to!

MoreBean13

TRY THEM ALL!!!

My go-to commercial peanut butter is skippy natural...I like both crunchy and creamy.

My favorite "treat" peanut butter is PB&Co White Chocolate Wonderful Peanut Butter

I don't like PB2 at all. I think it tastes like peanut butter flavored dirt.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

I prefer Simply Jif.

chell53

I love all PB.....Natural, Smooth, Crunchy.....

Just bought PB2 and hope I like that as well, maybe will have PB and Banana for breakfast in the morning..... :-))

carlapendergrass

I like stores which have the machines where it is ground fresh. Whole Foods has one, and one of our local chains. Just peanuts - crunchy or smooth. You do have to stir the oil back in, but I don't really find that to be a hardship.

JskC1893

This is the one that hotels I have been too have!!

My favorite is Teddie brand, and my favorite variety is the natural super crunchy and the natural crunchy with flax and omega.

I really only like the kinds that are salted!! I really don't like unsalted PB.

spoiledpuppies

I look for natural. Some that is natural (you have to stir) may still have salt. Some Trader Joe's doesn't have salt and I actually found a cheap option at Cub (maybe like Albertson's?)--Krema brand. I always keep crunchy and creamy around. Love them both!

ryry_

This stuff is so good by law they had to shrink the circumference of the jar to keep people from dipping their whole face in

scottaworley

TRY THEM ALL!!!

My go-to commercial peanut butter is skippy natural...I like both crunchy and creamy.

My favorite "treat" peanut butter is PB&Co White Chocolate Wonderful Peanut Butter

I don't like PB2 at all. I think it tastes like peanut butter flavored dirt.

TBH I've only eaten it in smoothies and oatmeal. I use the real stuff for sandwiches and other things.
My wife eats the chocolate PB2 basically by the spoonful, though

happyhiker83

I love Smuckers Natural peanut butter! It contains no added sugar, but it's a little annoying having to stir in the oil when you first open up a new jar.

ryry_

I love Smuckers Natural peanut butter! It contains no added sugar, but it's a little annoying having to stir in the oil when you first open up a new jar.

Hearts_2015

my favs... Trader Joe's Sunflower Nut Butter, Trader Joe's PB with no sodium creamy, or crunchy (nothing added but peanuts) is awesome as well. As someone mentioned I like both types so keep them both around.

I used to buy fresh cashew butter which I loved but got out of the habit of buying. I hear Almond butter is fab but I have yet to try it.

You can also make any of these in your blender of food processor pretty easily... all you need is nuts! Definitely much cheaper than buying if you like natural.

Regarding Justin's... I tried a couple of the packets and enjoyed them all... need to pick it up again sometime!.

peanutbutterrunna

Brad's Organic Peanut Butter