Something besides peanut butter, please ...

liberaltendencies
liberaltendencies Posts: 150 Member
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
One of my staples in the morning is a whole wheat english muffin with peanut butter. That being said, 190 calories is a lot to sacrifice on peanut butter. Any ideas on what to use besides peanut butter?
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  • abyt42
    abyt42 Posts: 1,358 Member
    PB2.

    Lately, I've tried a smoked gouda spread that's okay. Also, a thin slice of cheddar and some apple slices is nice.
  • morrowsarah
    morrowsarah Posts: 240 Member
    What about spray butter or non fat cream cheese or low sugar jelly? I've never had an english muffin so I'm not sure what they taste like!
  • omgsaleslady
    omgsaleslady Posts: 44 Member
    my fav is an avocado, or tomatoes and basil and a little mozzarella :)
  • felicia1105
    felicia1105 Posts: 4 Member
    I've heard of that Nutella stuff, but I have not tried it. It may be less calories. It's supposed to be some type of chocolate-hazelnut spread.
  • happydayzz
    happydayzz Posts: 64 Member
    Welch's 20% less sugar grape jelly. Had it this morning. <33 YUM.
  • Yooperm35
    Yooperm35 Posts: 787 Member
    Laughing Cow Lights are DELICIOUS. They have a variety of flavor with only 35 calories per wedge
  • _Sonia_
    _Sonia_ Posts: 40
    Light cream cheese? Sugar-free jam? Sub the muffin for a bagel thin or sandwich thin? If you're in the US, Trader Joe's has something called "Better than Peanut Butter" that has half the calories! I'm enjoying that. :)
  • cupcakecarnivore
    cupcakecarnivore Posts: 267
    What about a chopped up hard boiled egg? Or half an avocado? Both super filling:) I got so sick of eating peanut butter every morning so I would switch between an egg, avocado or just plain cheddar cheese on my english muffin.
  • Yooperm35
    Yooperm35 Posts: 787 Member
    I've heard of that Nutella stuff, but I have not tried it. It may be less calories. It's supposed to be some type of chocolate-hazelnut spread.

    Nutella is 200 calories per 2 tbls
  • Chairless
    Chairless Posts: 583 Member
    Laughing Cow Lights are DELICIOUS. They have a variety of flavor with only 35 calories per wedge

    second this, they are awesome.
  • Ilovedrinkingtea
    Ilovedrinkingtea Posts: 597 Member
    Why not ditch the muffin for porridge? or yogurt with fruit?

    You could have an egg/bacon with your muffin or maybe a jam of some kind, marmite or vegemite or nutella xx
  • Shalimarmandy
    Shalimarmandy Posts: 409 Member
    I use Better'n Peanut Butter... 100 calories for 2 tbsp. It's a little hard to find but I found it at Target

    http://www.betternpeanutbutter.com/nutrition.php

    Hope that helps!

    ps. I love english muffins with peanut butter
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    My fiance has a honey wheat english muffin toasted, then a tiny amount of butter, one slice of pepperjack cheese, and two slices of honey roasted turkey. Then she microwaves it for about 14 seconds on high to melt the cheese a bit. I think she calculates the breakfast at 300 calories and it's enough for her to go on until she takes lunch at 2PM (we wake up at 4am and she eats at around 5 so that's a long burn for energy).
  • sufikitkat
    sufikitkat Posts: 583 Member
    Try other nut butters, or sunflower butter. I wouldn't give up on the PB completely though. I eat it every morning and because it is high in unsaturated fats it can help aid in weight loss. Also, check the type of PB you are using. If it is not organic, it's probably made with some type of hydrogenated oil or has HFCS or some corn syrup. That is more of a killer than 190 calories is!
  • jldaley09
    jldaley09 Posts: 219 Member
    I have the same exact thing for breakfast and I actually measured out my PB. Have you ever done that? Because a serving is usually 2 tbsp and honestly, that is a LOT of PB. I can get away with one TBSP and its about 185 for my muffin ( I use the 90 cal sara lee ones) and 1 tbsp of peanut butter.
  • spacevulture
    spacevulture Posts: 34 Member
    One serving of Nutella is 2 tbsp. (37g). That's 200 calories. Also, Nutella is just plain bad for you.
  • SashaJaneJ
    SashaJaneJ Posts: 92 Member
    I use Almond Butter on 35 calorie wheat bread. The Almond Butter is really good.
  • Mommyof3loves
    Mommyof3loves Posts: 276
    What about maybe some reduced fat cream cheese, or a slice of cheese, or jam/jelly? Can't think of anything else off the top of my head at the moment.
  • brvanover
    brvanover Posts: 52
    PB2. Taste exactly like peanut butter and has only 45 calories per 2 tbsp
  • BRANDYLYNETTE
    BRANDYLYNETTE Posts: 192 Member
    Do you have to have the english muffin? I have found that yogurt in the morning fills me up! You could also try Greek yogurt which is higher in protein....but....just an idea. I was eating different things...and found thta I was very hungry by lunch. For example, if I just ate fruit....I was starving an hour later! If I had cereal...it just wasnt sticking with me! There are so mnay different flavored yogurts now....it is almost like a dessert! Just a thought. : ) Sorry if I didnt help....: )
  • Yooperm35
    Yooperm35 Posts: 787 Member
    Light cream cheese? Sugar-free jam? Sub the muffin for a bagel thin or sandwich thin? If you're in the US, Trader Joe's has something called "Better than Peanut Butter" that has half the calories! I'm enjoying that. :)

    I found some peanut butter at the grocery store called "betternpeanutbutter". A little less sweet than regular peanut butter - 100 calories per 2 tbls
  • abigailhutch
    abigailhutch Posts: 101
    What about maybe the Laughing Cow cheese wedges? They are 35 calories per wedge and they have 7 flavors now!!!!
    http://www.thelaughingcow.com/

    Sometimes I like to just scramble an egg in the microwave (I use a small bowl so that it ends up the perfect size for the muffin) and have that with avocado or cheese!
    Super Yummy!
    Good luck!
  • ohwhataday
    ohwhataday Posts: 1,398 Member
    my fav is an avocado, or tomatoes and basil and a little mozzarella :)

    mmmm.
  • MisterDubs303
    MisterDubs303 Posts: 1,216 Member
    I've heard of that Nutella stuff, but I have not tried it. It may be less calories. It's supposed to be some type of chocolate-hazelnut spread.

    Nutella is 200 calories per 2 tbls

    And you will want to eat the entire jar of it in one sitting, making it about 8000 calories!
  • rhenneberry
    rhenneberry Posts: 20
    I have been using Laughing Cow cheese wedges inplace of butter on my toast. Ony 35 - 50 calories per serving. It sort of tastes like cream cheese. I add some jelly on top to make it taste even yummier. Check it out.
  • wanttogetskinny
    wanttogetskinny Posts: 194
    I like english muffins with cream cheese or with apple butter......both are much lower cal than PB.
  • StevLL
    StevLL Posts: 921 Member
    I'm a big fan of PB, one because It's great, but the other reason is depending on your nutrition goals its a great food. A little high in fat, but it also has protein and fiber and if you make your own in a food processor you can control some of the fat and sugar. plus its fun to shell'em together watching a show or get the kids involved they learn and it's a great forum for interaction with the munchkins.
    Avacodo is another great food that might be a good swap. 14 grams fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
  • kmad16
    kmad16 Posts: 1 Member
    How about lowfat cottage cheese with a chopped pear and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top of that english muffin. You will get your protein, carbs and fiber for about the same calories and it should hold you over until your next meal.:wink:
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Just use 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and go for sugar-free jelly (Polaner All Fruit makes one w/ fiber for 10 calories). :bigsmile: And the laughing cow cheese wedges are amazing! You could make your own under 200 calorie McMuffin w/ a Thomas' light english muffin (100 cals) a laughing cow cheese wedge (35 cals) and canadian bacon (60 cals for 3 slices).

    Although personally I need more than 200 calories for breakfast. Add some cottage cheese (80 cals for 1/2 cup) for more protein also or Greek yogurt and fruit.
  • wanderson99
    wanderson99 Posts: 11
    I use Almond Butter on 35 calorie wheat bread. The Almond Butter is really good.

    I second this! Almond Butter is really good! A great alternative.
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