Peanut Butter

emilydiehl08
emilydiehl08 Posts: 54
in Food and Nutrition
What do you think the best kind of peanut butter out there is? I am a peanut butter lover and currently in my closet I have regular creamy, JIF natural crunchy, and PB2.

The natural crunchy is my favorite taste wise, but PB2 is so low on calories! I usually have peanut butter a few times a week and make sure to fit it into my calorie goal for the day.

Any thoughts on these three options? Or other butters? Such as almond. I'm trying to get a good grasp on the peanut butter world.
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  • Bekahmardis
    Bekahmardis Posts: 602 Member
    I'm a Creamy Jiff kinda gal - I know it's full of sugars and stuff, but I just can't seem to get it in my head to care. :)
  • challenger9509
    challenger9509 Posts: 286 Member
    I buy the Jif natural to go packs and stick those in my lunch box. Feels like a treat to me..love it!
  • stacetherainbow
    stacetherainbow Posts: 131
    I'm too cheap to pay for other butters but sunflower, almond and cashew are all yummy.
    I love the Smart Balance chunky. It tastes amazing and has omegas added for a bonus.
    PB2 is great in shakes and smoothies, but not really worth it (imo) as a spread.
  • livelaughlove384
    livelaughlove384 Posts: 100
    I enjoy Skippy natural. The regular stuff has hydrogenated oils in it...BLAH!
  • footiechick82
    footiechick82 Posts: 1,203 Member
    In love... all natural is the best way to go!
  • Susanne327
    Susanne327 Posts: 1
    :smile: I love the Skippy Natural . It tastes like rgular without so much sugar!
  • resistance_freak
    resistance_freak Posts: 899
    I've been in a Peter Pan Honey Roast Crunchy phase for a while now. Love the crunchy to eat right out of the jar!
  • veerichie
    veerichie Posts: 214 Member
    I LOOOOOOOVE peanut butter! PB2 is a great option for low cal.

    I love the all natural kind of peanut butter and almond butter. Justins Honey almond butter is my ultimate favorite.
  • rainunrefined
    rainunrefined Posts: 850 Member
    JIF creamy, JIF Natural creamy, PB2, PB2 chocolate... and my current fav: Maranatha creamy Almond Butter.
  • stevepax
    stevepax Posts: 86 Member
    Buy some peanuts and other nuts and make your own blend. Vitamix blender does this in a snap, but you can do it in a food processor too. Best ever.
  • johncharlton1958
    johncharlton1958 Posts: 1
    I am a kraft smooth fan, I enjoy it with rasins and celery, I think it is called ants on a log from my days at the camp grounds.
  • micheleld73
    micheleld73 Posts: 914 Member
    I'm currently trying Planter's crunchy...it's pretty darn good!
  • ChitownFoodie
    ChitownFoodie Posts: 1,562 Member
    All Peanut Butter & Co flavors, Skippy Natural Extra Crunchy, Nutella (I know its not PB)......I go through a jar a week.
  • oldandhealthier
    oldandhealthier Posts: 449 Member
    as long as it is in your calorie goal don't worry about, go for what you like. I eat it a few times a week and it has not affected my weight loss. I agree with one poster about pb2, it works great in smoothies but totally bites as a spread.
  • bsuew
    bsuew Posts: 628 Member
    Jif or Peter Pan yum!
  • joyous504
    joyous504 Posts: 72
    Earth Balance Peanut Butter is amazing. If you like coconut, the PB with coconut oil is delicious. PB is so high in calorie though I eat it only on the days I walk 7-10 miles and weigh out 2 tbs.
  • mmm_drop
    mmm_drop Posts: 1,126 Member
    I love Jif natural with a touch of honey. Yum! If I can't find that then Jif natural creamy is tasty too. :)
  • anjani_009
    anjani_009 Posts: 511 Member
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    And no one can tell me otherwise.

    I'd stick with the one that has the least/no added ingredients.
    And I agree with oldandslower, should worry too much as long as it stays within your macros :)
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
    All Peanut Butter & Co flavors

    o0o, I get their "Dark Chocolate Dreams." So good!
  • Raynne413
    Raynne413 Posts: 1,527 Member
    I love Smuckers All Natural and Organic, Kirkland's All Natural, and if I want a treat, I LOVE PB Crave's Cookie Nookie. LOL Oh, and PB&CO's Maple is really good, too.
  • emilydiehl08
    emilydiehl08 Posts: 54
    Thanks for all the input everyone :)

    I was slightly worried about the fat content and what not, but it always fits in to my day so I guess I don't need to feel to guilty! Can't wait to try some of you guys suggestions :)
  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    I am a kraft smooth fan, I enjoy it with rasins and celery, I think it is called ants on a log from my days at the camp grounds.

    LOVE Ants On A Log! It was my mom's go-to snack for us kids when I was growing up. I've never met another person outside my family who even knows what it is! My husband can't fathom why I like it :laugh: but to this day if I need a sweet snack that's my first stop. mmmmmmm
  • Raynne413
    Raynne413 Posts: 1,527 Member
    NEVER feel guilty about peanut butter!!! LOL
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    The Kirkland's all natural is surprisingly good, although I avoid the super processed ones like Jif unless it's going on a hamburger.

    I prefer getting to the store and using the grinder to get fresh peanut butter, that way you know exactly what's in it. PB2 is kick *kitten* as well, have soe in the freezer and add it to my protein shakes.
  • danamariers
    danamariers Posts: 155 Member
    A health food store in town will grind toasted peanuts right in front of you for mega-fresh PB. Nom, nom, nom!

    (They also let you "cycle for your own smoothie" where they have a stationary bike hooked up to a generator to a blender and your cycling makes the blender go! It's a cute gimmick)
  • ngyoung
    ngyoung Posts: 311 Member
    I would try to go as natural as you can, eliminating any with trans fats/hydrogenated oil. Peanuts are actually a lentil. I still eat peanut butter but I have been trying almond butter more now. Still tinkering with making my own nut butters to save some money, adding cinnamon or raw cocoa powder.
  • jdad1
    jdad1 Posts: 1,899 Member
    Does not matter except that it has to be creamy. Only weirdos eat crunchy. Creamy rocks!
  • kuntry_navy
    kuntry_navy Posts: 677 Member
    Peter Pan 100% Natural Crunchy and Peanut Butter & Co Crunch Time. I like PB2 chocolate blended in with my post-workout shake
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    I think the best kind is whichever one has the most ingredients, and preferably has the word "hydrogenated" on the label somewhere.
  • aliceclutz90
    aliceclutz90 Posts: 151 Member
    I think any of the full fat ones are fine as long as you don't overeat them.

    The "reduced fat" ones are full of crap - I got a Sainsburys reduced fat one and it tasted like peanut butter flavour icing sugar - yuck.

    I have the whole earth crunchy variety in my drawer at work, perfect spread on Ryvita for a pre workout snack :)

    Almond, hazelnut and cashew are the others that I have tried and they are ALL delicious. I love nut butter!

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