Peanut Butter Questions

Peanuts have saturated fat. Do not worry about saturated fat.

Skippy makes a natural one.

WifiresGettingFit wrote: »

1. I don't see foods as good or bad but I generally try to avoid hydrogenated oils because it means it has trans fat even if it has 0 grams on the label
2. Krema Peanut Butter is my go to. You can find it at Walmart. Only ingredient is peanuts and I just checked the label, refrigeration is optional. For a 32 gram serving, it has 190 calories 16 grams of fat and 7 carbs. No sodium, 1 gram of sugar and 8 grams of protein.
3. Krema has 2 grams of saturated fats, 5 grams polyunsaturated and 8 grams monounsaturated

I love Krema!

Don't eat peanut butter unless you want cancer, because of the mold toxin. Use Almond butter instead.

Now you can get PB in powder form called PB fit that is perfect for us trying to "get healthy with it" gluten free, non-gmo, all natural, vegan, cosher--85%less fat than regular peanut butter.

It can play a role in your protein shakes, yogurt or anything you like with PB.

You can store it at room temperature, but I'm pretty sure you have to use it quickly (about a month) or it can get rancid. TJ valencia with sea salt is my favorite, but the simply organic aldi is a close second!

1. I'm assuming that your concern is with trans fat from partially hydrogenated oils. Skippy and other major brands don't have any. Hydrogenated vegetable oil isn't the same as partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, which does have trans fat.
2. I don't know what you mean by "healthier." Some peanut butters have tiny amounts of added sugar. Some have added oil. Some have added salt. All of them have very similar nutrient profiles.
3. Peanuts all by themselves have saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans fats (in the small amounts found in nature). So peanut butter also has all of them. About half the fat is mono-unsaturated and about 20% of it is saturated.

If you're going to shell out the bucks for something that costs more than grocery-store peanut butter, I'd second the opinion that you should try almond or cashew butter. Cuz yum.

sheermomentum wrote: »

1. I'm assuming that your concern is with trans fat from partially hydrogenated oils. Skippy and other major brands don't have any. Hydrogenated vegetable oil isn't the same as partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, which does have trans fat.
2. I don't know what you mean by "healthier." Some peanut butters have tiny amounts of added sugar. Some have added oil. Some have added salt. All of them have very similar nutrient profiles.
3. Peanuts all by themselves have saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans fats (in the small amounts found in nature). So peanut butter also has all of them. About half the fat is mono-unsaturated and about 20% of it is saturated.

If you're going to shell out the bucks for something that costs more than grocery-store peanut butter, I'd second the opinion that you should try almond or cashew butter. Cuz yum.

Good stuff.

OP, how do you feel about palm oil? I like it.
Trick question? No. I like Skippy Natural, and Jiffy Natural, and Peanut Butter & Co. (cheap from Amazon). They're all the same (peanuts, sweetener, palm oil, salt), they're all about the same price as "regular" and easy to get. I don't like the fat-avoiding kind; I think that's a mistake.

I've got the perfect recipe for you! I make this all the time and it taste like a dessert and it's low fat and high in protein!

1c Old Fashioned Oats
1 Ripe Spotted Banana sliced up (add bluberries, strawberries, etc if you like too!)
2tbs Peanut Butter Powder (Just Great Stuff ingredients:Organic Peanuts, Organic Coconut Sugar, Sea Salt
1tsp Cinnamon Powder

I make my own High Protein Soy Milk like this but you can use any unsweetened Almond, Soy, Cashew, or Rice Milk
3tbs Soy Milk Powder (Now Real Food is just 1 ingredient: Organic Soy Milk Powder)
8-12oz Water
1 In The Raw Stevia Packet

Add Old Fashioned Oats, Banana Slices, Peanut Butter Powder, and Cinnamon to a bowl or in a tall cup.
Mix the Soy Milk Powder, Water and Stevia and pour it on top.

516 Calories
90g Carbs
10g Fat
24g Protein
21g Sugar
151g Sodium

My new favorite is almond butter, specifically Costco creamy version. I also use kroger brand natural peanut butter. Don't buy anything like jif or Skippy.

I have tried several different brands of natural peanut butter. In my opinion, some taste better than others. I think the Smuckers brand is awful, but Krema is good (if a little pricey), and Kroger has a store brand that is tasty, but a little saltier than Krema. I believe Skippy Natural contains palm oil, if you are concerned about that.

There is no problem storing it in the pantry. I think the main reason for storing in the fridge is to keep the oil from separating. Solve this by storing upside down, if you prefer, or just stir before using.

I am personally not a fan of peanut butter in my oatmeal, but I understand it is a popular addition for others. You can also cook your oatmeal in milk rather than water or try adding different toppings...fruit, chocolate chips, coconut shavings...use your imagination.

LeanAndMean1991 wrote: »

Hi guys, I'm looking for some peanut butter to make my plain old quaker oatmeal more dense in calories and flavours. However, i have a few questions about it though...

1. Is brands like skippy really bad due to hydrogenated vegetable oil?
2. I'm currently looking at healthier alternatives. Those natural peanut butter with oil on the top. Main ingredients will be only peanut and some salt. However, can i store it in room temperature after opening? I do not have access to a fridge atm though..
3. Are the fats in all peanut butter good fats? Or it it mainly bad fats like saturated fats?

I'm so confused about it right now... There are like thousands of different opinion on the web with regards to questions 2. Hope some MFP experts could enlighten me. Thanks a bunch!