Peanut Butter

motivated_kel

Why is it so high in calories?? My favorite snack EVER is granny smith apples with 2 Tbsp. of Earth Balance organic peanut butter, but it alone has 190 calories. Are peanuts really that calorie dense, and is this a bad snack to be having consistently? I know the apple is perfectly fine.

athensguy

It's not bad as long as you've got room for the calories. I eat a lot of nuts and peanut butter every day.

JayByrd107

Peanuts/peanut butter are fine to eat. They are calorie dense becuase of their fat content.

wrecked_willow

Maybe you could try almond butter? I hear it's really good for you

sarahbetherck

I have peanut butter or almond butter almost every day. Worth every calorie!

mmapags

Calorie load on Almond Butter is the same. I love it personally. The reason is it's dense in fats.

Mandired78

I love apples and peanut butter,as well! I mix 1 T of PB with 1 T of plain Greek yogurt to drop the calories some and still get my PB fix!

adamb83

I use Better 'n Peanut Butter brand... it tastes fantastic (not watery like most reduced fat brands) and it only has 100 cals for 2 TBS.

RA29649

That's a good idea. I love my PB too.

MountainMamaMarissa

Peter Pan has a "Whipped Creamy" peanut butter that has 1/3 less sugar. 2 tbsp = 150 calories.

taso42

if it fits your macros, and you like it, then eat it

SuzieZimm

You should try "Better N' Peanut Butter". It's soooooo yummy. You can get reduced sodium, chocolate, normal, etc. and 2TBS is only 100 calories!

bltrexler

Try PB2 all the great taste and 45 calories. (peanut butter with oil squeezed out)

jaxbeck

I love PB, eat it often. It's a great morning protein snack! Your body needs a certain amount of cals anyway...might as well make them high in protein!

CoryIda

I am a peanut butter aholic. In my world, it is always worth the calories.

Candi8099

My friend adds apple juice to her peanut butter to make it more creamy & to also be able "stretch" it out & have "more." I've had it, can't tell the difference

montana_girl

I PB! I make sure I have enough calories for my PB toast every night.... even if that means getting on the treadmill after dinner just so I can have it as my snack! :happy:

Debbe2

I love apples and peanut butter,as well! I mix 1 T of PB with 1 T of plain Greek yogurt to drop the calories some and still get my PB fix!

Like this idea, thanks!

MommyLoo

I put PB in my oatmeal every morning, just 1/2 tbsp and it totally makes a huge difference!

jamiesadler

all nut butters are high in calories but they are good calories I wouldnt worry about them. i eat peanut butter often.

katcod1522

Peter Pan has a "Whipped Creamy" peanut butter that has 1/3 less sugar. 2 tbsp = 150 calories.

this is what I use...Im a PB *kitten*

hiker282

It's the awesome fat content. Eat it all up and love every bite! Seriously! You can't go wrong with peanut butter!

annalee_1

I eat PB before and after my workouts it gives me a little fuel for the workout and then for recovery since I am so hungry. PB2 is good also from Bell Plantation. I love PB!

Frantastic5685

mmmmmmmmm peanut butter!!!! watch the carbs too!

MrsLVF

If you're worried about calories:

1/2 can of green peas is 79 calories, 21 carbs & 7g protein
2TBS op peanut butter is 190 calories, 7 carbs & 7g protein

Rockerchick77

My friend adds apple juice to her peanut butter to make it more creamy & to also be able "stretch" it out & have "more." I've had it, can't tell the difference

that friend is me :-) it's equal parts PB and equal parts apple or white grape juice. It's doesn't reduce the calories or fat but like she said, it stretches it out a little. It's the consistancy of whipped PB-great for dipping apples and celery in it!

ahealthy4u

I have compared just about every label at the grocery stores that I go to and I find that Skippy creamy peanut butter is the best for my use the last time I was at the store I had to go with a different brand and just for 2 tablespoons it is like 210 calories for the peanut butter I had to get  so the next time I go I hope my brand is in stock. I like peanut butter for it fill me up and it is good for you.

jenluvsushi

I use Better 'n Peanut Butter brand... it tastes fantastic (not watery like most reduced fat brands) and it only has 100 cals for 2 TBS.

Me too! I eat it every day and love it!

jamiem1102

Right? But peanut butter is so delicious... so it's okay. haha. Another question I'd like to pose is: Why does Avocado have to have so much fat in it???? I know it's good fat, but still!

WhittRak

Peanut Butter Jelly Time....Peanut Butter Jelly Time......

angie_sample

at one point i cut out peanut butter and just a couple weeks ago i mentioned to my dietician that i dont eat peanut butter anymore bc of the calorie intake and she insist that i keep peanut butter in my diet. Especially since i love it. She said the protein out weighs the calories. I eat 2 T a day with my apple and im happy to have it back in my diet .