Something besides peanut butter, please ...

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  • MelMoly
    MelMoly Posts: 1,303 Member
    mini pizzas that the only thing I could think of (some sauce, spinach, mushrooms and fat free feta cheese yummmy!!) because I hate breakfast foods :(
  • MelMoly
    MelMoly Posts: 1,303 Member
    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.

    mmmmmm almond butter :love:
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    1/8 th cup melted 2% cheddar and 1 or 2 egg whites.
  • tolygal
    tolygal Posts: 602 Member
    If you're looking for something to add protein (which I assume is why you have been choosing peanut butter instead something with few calories but less nutritional value), I would suggest an egg. You can fry the egg in pam, add a little fat free miracle whip and have a nice egg sandwich.

    Or - what I usually do is Kashi Go Lean cereal. It's got 13 g of protein (more protein than 2 eggs) and 10 g fiber. Add 1% milk and you've got a bit more protein! It's not a sugary cereal, but it really is good if you want to try something different.
  • JeremiahStone
    JeremiahStone Posts: 682 Member
    Maybe a little bit of tuna? Mix some up with some light mayo, mustard, lemon juice, onions, and celery. Slap it on a toasted English muffin and you have a fast, high protein, low cal meal!
  • 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.

    I agree. If I'm low on protien for the day, I will often get a teaspoon from the drawer and get a spoon of peanut butter, which ends up being about 1 TBSP. HTH.
  • liberaltendencies
    liberaltendencies Posts: 150 Member
    Thank you so much!

    I have so many great suggestions that I have written down now! Thanks again, friends!
  • SmartFunGorgeous
    SmartFunGorgeous Posts: 699 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.

    THIS!
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  • rebeccask
    rebeccask Posts: 140 Member
    nut butters! I eat almond butter almost every morning. You should try other breakfast ideas as well like greek yogurt and rolled oats. I added a tablespoon of almond butter and a banana to a oats this morning. It usually keeps me full and energized until lunch time. Protein tends to keep me feeling full much longer anyways, maybe try an egg with your muffin?
  • Curtism1234
    Curtism1234 Posts: 73 Member
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    "But Ryan, it was peanut butter"
  • theflyingartist
    theflyingartist Posts: 385 Member
    I always make things on an English Muffin for my other half in the morning.
    Some of the favorites are:
    Smart Balance Butter + Strawberry jam/sliced strawberries + thinly sliced 1/3 banana
    Smart Balance Butter + Slice of provolone cheese + Pear jam (or grape jam, or apricot jam would work)
    Provolone cheese + scrambled egg
    and my personal favorite is...
    1 tbs sunflower butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 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 fab!!!! But I don't think it's low-cal. Could be wrong. Would be great if I am. I love that stuff!!!
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I use 1/2 serving of natural Jiff creamy on my raisin bread. I use Laughing Cow Creamy Swiss Lite on my thin bagels. Or I'll eat a bowl of Product 19 with skim milk. That's generally my breakfast menu.
  • Maybe just have 1 Tbs? I LOVE PB!
  • Almond Butter--1 T is 90 calories. I am completely addicted to it!
  • hewhoiscd
    hewhoiscd Posts: 1,029 Member
    Why not just stick with the peanut butter? It's good stuff, even the fats in it are mostly the "good" kind. Only thing I would suggest, is to get natural peanut butter.

    If you just want something different for a change of pace, try Hummus.
  • Nessi37
    Nessi37 Posts: 47 Member
    Laughing Cow Lights are DELICIOUS. They have a variety of flavor with only 35 calories per wedge

    second this, they are awesome.

    I bug them every month or so about making a ranch flavored light wedge! I LOVE LAUGHING COW!!!

    Also you can make an excellent apple dip by mixing 1 tsp of brown sugar with 1 wedge of the light original and a drop of vanilla. :happy:
  • kittyloo123
    kittyloo123 Posts: 300 Member
    PB2. Taste exactly like peanut butter and has only 45 calories per 2 tbsp
    I second this. It's good.
  • mbrannan77
    mbrannan77 Posts: 3 Member
    If you love peanut butter, you can try PB2. It's powdered peanut butter; you just add water, and it's less calories. My mom and my sister say it tastes just the same; I haven't tried it yet.
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