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peanut butter - how to eat it?

daydream_believer
daydream_believer Posts: 332
edited January 26 in Food and Nutrition
hi all. just brought myself a big jar of peanut butter and would love some ideas for delicious (and preferably healthy ways) to eat it. thanks :)
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  • AprilRN10
    AprilRN10 Posts: 548 Member
    That's my favorite food ever! In oatmeal, on apples, on bananas, in smoothies, by itself, on celery, PB and J on whole wheat...those are the ways I eat it!
  • Teksavvy
    Teksavvy Posts: 133 Member
    1 tsp of peanut butter spread on slice of toast + slice of cheese
  • Vailara
    Vailara Posts: 2,480 Member
    I've started eating it in porridge/oatmeal (added after cooking).
  • serendipity57
    serendipity57 Posts: 153 Member
    I love mine on a corncake for a snack
  • aFootballLife25
    aFootballLife25 Posts: 63 Member
    Look up PB2. Stuff is amazing. 45 calories per 2 tbsp serving, 40% protein.
  • darkestdayz
    darkestdayz Posts: 117 Member
    I eat it with a spoon. New Balance is amazing!
  • AprilRN10
    AprilRN10 Posts: 548 Member
    I use PB2 in smoothies sometimes. It's alright, but I wouldn't say amazing. LOL
    I forgot about eating it on toast! I do that too. And on pancakes. Melted peanut butter is wonderful!
  • daydream_believer
    daydream_believer Posts: 332
    yumm! thanks for the ideas guys. for the pb oatmeal, would microwaving instant oatmeal and then just adding 1 tbsp. of pb work? or should you use 2?
  • BaconMD
    BaconMD Posts: 1,165 Member
    Mix with tomato sauce, cilantro, hot sauce, and a little unsweetened milk of your choice. Put on veggies/rice/meat.
  • Joe7178
    Joe7178 Posts: 105
    Look up PB2. Stuff is amazing. 45 calories per 2 tbsp serving, 40% protein.
  • Eilemi
    Eilemi Posts: 7
    I bought a jar a week ago and I've only had it on toast with banana on so far. This is a great thread!
  • AprilRN10
    AprilRN10 Posts: 548 Member
    yumm! thanks for the ideas guys. for the pb oatmeal, would microwaving instant oatmeal and then just adding 1 tbsp. of pb work? or should you use 2?

    I don't know about instant...I only use the ones that you have to cook. I don't like instant because I know the other is better for me and I can eat more for my calorie buck. If I use real PB then one TBSP works fine. If I use PB2, then I use 2-3 TBSP.
  • notworthstalking
    notworthstalking Posts: 531 Member
    I just love it on toast. If you get a good bread , it can be a nice meal. My kids like it on crackers or with am (jelly)
  • purplepiggy1
    purplepiggy1 Posts: 66
    off a sppon, on toast, on crackers
  • nikilis
    nikilis Posts: 2,305 Member
    put it on a carrot.
  • kindasortachewy
    kindasortachewy Posts: 1,084 Member
    To be honest, on a spoon. I used to try to put it with stuff, but I really just wanted to PB so the extra was just un-need cals.
  • FarAway02
    FarAway02 Posts: 211
    How to eat it: pick up the jar. Get a spoon. Shove it in your mouth. Enjoy the mouth orgasm.
  • jamielynas
    jamielynas Posts: 366 Member
    How to eat it: pick up the jar. Get a spoon. Shove it in your mouth. Enjoy the mouth orgasm.

    This, repeat as necessary
  • FarAway02
    FarAway02 Posts: 211
    How to eat it: pick up the jar. Get a spoon. Shove it in your mouth. Enjoy the mouth orgasm.

    This, repeat as necessary

    (usually 2 - 4 times a day!)
  • MrsBobaFett
    MrsBobaFett Posts: 802 Member
    With a spoon!

    I have mine with apple slices sometimes..
  • Candi_land
    Candi_land Posts: 1,311 Member
    Pretty much like this.

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  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Look up PB2. Stuff is amazing. 45 calories per 2 tbsp serving, 40% protein.
    Um no. The healthiest part of peanut butter is the fat. PB2 removes the healthiest part of the peanut to make it low calorie. It's a waste of money.
  • ferocityturbine
    ferocityturbine Posts: 110 Member
    With a spoon! OMG I love the stuff. I find as well when I'm having one of those empty days when hunger is present regardless of food consumption, a good dose of fat and protein together is always just what I need.

    A spoon or two sorts me out every time :D
  • ruth3698
    ruth3698 Posts: 305 Member
    Love peanut butter.me and my two year old go to town on it.with an apple is my favorite way to go.I love peanut butter cookies but I need to find a healthier recipe than the one I have.
  • daydream58
    daydream58 Posts: 572 Member
    I love to mix a spoon or two of it into granola cereal and top the whole thing off with a handful of frozen grapes. So good!

    Second best - on a spoon :)
  • DocMarr
    DocMarr Posts: 132 Member
    A great wee recipe you might like to try for those indulgent moments when a slightly healthier cookie is called for:

    Peanut butter and Chickpea choc chip cookies

    1 x 400g tin of chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry
    2 tsp vanilla essence
    165g peanut butter
    80g agave syrup
    1 tsp baking powder
    Pinch salt
    90g chocolate chips

    Method

    Blend all the ingredients (apart from the choc chips) in a food processor until a smooth and thick paste. Pulse the choc chips a couple of times.

    Tip the thick paste into a bowl and make sure the choc chips are dispersed.

    The mixture is very sticky, so wet your hands to handle it.

    Roll the mixture into 14 small balls. Place on baking parchment on a baking tray. Press the ball a little bit with the back of a wet spoon, to flatten the top slightly (they should still be quite thick though)

    Bake at 175°C for 10 mins. Leave to cook for a few minutes before trying to handle.

    Totally delicious!
  • clhutch76
    clhutch76 Posts: 24 Member
    I use the Sara Lee light wheat bread and have two pieces in the morning toasted of course with 1.5 TBL of reduced fat PB. I've been known to eat it with an apple, or just a good old fashion PB&J sandwich at lunch!
  • ShellB8585
    ShellB8585 Posts: 42 Member
    On toast or in a sandwich with chopped up Banana! YUM!!
  • kazzsjourney
    kazzsjourney Posts: 674 Member
    I dip my banana in it :)
  • cruzcrzyMarie
    cruzcrzyMarie Posts: 251 Member
    I spread it on an English muffin with sugar free jam. I also dip my apples in it. I do not eat more than 2 tablespoons at a time. I love peanut butter and have it frequently.
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