Alternative to peanut butter

Looking for a lower fat alternative to peanut butter for breakfast protein. Any suggestions?
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  • inside_lap
    inside_lap Posts: 728 Member
    Pb2
  • krowanvil
    krowanvil Posts: 49 Member
    Mozzarella cheese
  • chelseagirlfl
    chelseagirlfl Posts: 207 Member
    do you like white bean spreads? or are you looking for another nut type spread? do you want savory or sweet?
  • jnp96
    jnp96 Posts: 163
    Sugar free pumpkin butter. It is so good and only 5 calories a tablespoon. It is fat free too!:bigsmile:
  • chelseagirlfl
    chelseagirlfl Posts: 207 Member
    Sugar free pumpkin butter. It is so good and only 5 calories a tablespoon. It is fat free too!:bigsmile:

    well pray do tell, where do you get this or how do you make it?
  • Keto_T
    Keto_T Posts: 673 Member
    Sugar free pumpkin butter. It is so good and only 5 calories a tablespoon. It is fat free too!:bigsmile:

    well pray do tell, where do you get this or how do you make it?

    ditto
  • 0%greek yogurt with Splenda and a TBSP of oat bran. Adding a splash of vanilla is a nice touch too!
  • waffleflavoredtea
    waffleflavoredtea Posts: 235 Member
    Pb2

    This. You can find it in bulk at netrition.com or it is around 5 bucks for a regular sized jar in the organic aisle (not all stores carry it)
    It's basically peanut butter, but with the fat removed. It's really awesome and even though it goes quickly if you like peanut butter it's much lower calorie with almost no fat. :)
  • I use almond butter because it has less carbs, which is what is more important for me. But still a lot of fat if that's what you're worried about.

    Edit, I just re-read your post my bad...
  • cheerchicksie
    cheerchicksie Posts: 51 Member
    Blend up a banana with 1/4 cup peanut butter. (It adds sugar, but decreases calories. it's about 500 calories total for close to a 1/2 cup, vs. half a cup of peanut butter is 800. So I'd say that's not bad!)

    I think that was from chocolatecoveredkatie.com. Also, here's another alternative:

    http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/02/22/peanut-butter-frosting/
  • BellaFe
    BellaFe Posts: 323
    My 100% natural peanut butter only has 8g of fat per tbs.
  • ChelseaRW
    ChelseaRW Posts: 366 Member
    Sugar free pumpkin butter. It is so good and only 5 calories a tablespoon. It is fat free too!:bigsmile:

    well pray do tell, where do you get this or how do you make it?

    I believe allrecipes.com has a recipe for making it. It was fairly simple if I recall. (well atleast the regular kind was on there..not so sure about the sugar free)
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,252 Member
    6 ounce ribeye. Lower in fat higher in protein and tastes better.:smile:
  • bonniecarbs
    bonniecarbs Posts: 446 Member
    pb2 is awesome, I make cookies from it
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    What is the issue with fat? It is calorie dense but it is also essential for health and hormonal balance.
  • Nana_Booboo
    Nana_Booboo Posts: 501 Member
    5.3 oz plain Greek yogurt = 15 grams of protein and only 80 cal! PB2 is good too. Cottage cheese has a nice protein kick too.
  • Mommy4812
    Mommy4812 Posts: 649 Member
    Nutella? I've never used it though so I'm not sure how many calories are in it.
  • cheerchicksie
    cheerchicksie Posts: 51 Member
    Also, try mixing chopped nuts, bananas, and olive oil together - it works really well for me!
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    For the record, peanut butter is a generally crappy protein source, but a fabulous fat source with some protein.

    Try eggs, egg whites, whey protein in coffee, mozzarella string cheese, milk, greek yogurt, higher protein cereals with milk or greek yogurt....
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Nutella? I've never used it though so I'm not sure how many calories are in it.

    Nutella is NOT a protein source, and high in calories, but a delicious alternative for PB.
    There's a little protein in it, but even less than PB.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Looking for a lower fat alternative to peanut butter for breakfast protein. Any suggestions?

    Huh?

    Peanut butter is not exactly a good source of protein. Why not have something protein rich. Eggs, lean meats, cottage cheese, protein powder. That sort of thing.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Also, try mixing chopped nuts, bananas, and olive oil together - it works really well for me!

    Perfect for fat and carbs- almost no protein.
  • crdr94
    crdr94 Posts: 5
    Egg whites, almond butter
  • GiddyupTim
    GiddyupTim Posts: 2,819 Member
    Yogurt, of course
  • georgina1970
    georgina1970 Posts: 333 Member
    Nutella? I've never used it though so I'm not sure how many calories are in it.

    High is sugar! If you make your own, you can increase the protein, and decrease the fat. Just blitz your desired quantity of nuts, drinking chocolate/cocoa and margarine in the kitchen whizz. Kids love it more than Nutella.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Sugar free pumpkin butter. It is so good and only 5 calories a tablespoon. It is fat free too!:bigsmile:

    Pumpkin butter is delicious, but not a protein source.
  • georgina1970
    georgina1970 Posts: 333 Member
    A favourite of mine is avocado and tin tuna on whole grain toast.
  • mareeee1234
    mareeee1234 Posts: 674 Member
    Lite cream cheese on toast with fresh strawberries, or a little little bit of berry jam!
  • I second PB2. :)
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Looking for a lower fat alternative to peanut butter for breakfast protein. Any suggestions?

    Just quoting the OP again because evidently most people missed that she is looking for PROTEIN.