Peanut Butter makes me sad...

I'm always a little deflated when I realize how little peanut butter 30 grams turns out to be. It's barely enough for 1/2 a sandwich and with 1 slice of breads logs in at just shy of 250 calories.

But today I decided it was worth it.
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  • GoldenEye_
    GoldenEye_ Posts: 330 Member
    I have some on my bread every single day. Still looking forward to having it each day! I don't care for cookies, chips or any of it if this is on the menu.
  • Evamutt
    Evamutt Posts: 2,743 Member
    I switched to powdered peanut butter, I use the chocolate one too. I like it
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    PB2 is an alternative for us PB lovers!
  • sjb050
    sjb050 Posts: 17 Member
    Where I live in Ohio Kroger sells the best peanut butter. it is called Roasted peanuts with honey. Serving size 180 calories and 11 gym carbohydrates. I eat a sandwich every day
  • vegmebuff
    vegmebuff Posts: 31,389 Member
    edited January 2018
    I also do powdered pb...maybe if it's not as tasty as you like, you could mix together1/2 real and 1/2 powdered?
  • KelijonesRN
    KelijonesRN Posts: 9 Member
    I have seen the powdered PB that's been mentioned above. I can't wrap my mind around how it works. Is it just the flavor? I'm trying to imagine my poor bread with sprinkles of powdered flavored PB. THAT makes me sad.
  • chellycakes
    chellycakes Posts: 347 Member
    Yes. It’s a 2:1 ratio of water to powder. I was really unsure so I made brownies (it was a “healthier” version, please don’t judge lol) so that If I didn’t like the taste it wouldn’t be the star of the show like a peanut butter sandwich would be. If you’re unsure you can try a smoothie with it!! The chocolate pb is pretty tasty
  • MaddMaestro
    MaddMaestro Posts: 405 Member
    I use PB2 with Chocolate exactly for that reason. Peanut Butter calories are ridiculous.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    I'm always a little deflated when I realize how little peanut butter 30 grams turns out to be. It's barely enough for 1/2 a sandwich and with 1 slice of breads logs in at just shy of 250 calories.

    But today I decided it was worth it.

    If it is worth it to you at that time is the important part.

    I get regular old peanut butter and feel okay with 32 grams for a sandwich (made with 2 slices of normal whole what bread) occasionally. Peanut butter is not devoid of all nutrients. It tastes good and is fairly satisfying.

    I could eat a whole big bowl of guacamole and an actual portion size that would fit my calorie goal and let me eat other food looks a bit sad so I don't eat it daily. Sometimes it is worth it.
    I used to eat a lot of saltine crackers. They are rarely worth the calories.
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    KeliJones wrote: »
    I have seen the powdered PB that's been mentioned above. I can't wrap my mind around how it works. Is it just the flavor? I'm trying to imagine my poor bread with sprinkles of powdered flavored PB. THAT makes me sad.

    Yes you mix it with water to make it pastey.
    A lower cal alternative.
  • Trixsterfan
    Trixsterfan Posts: 56 Member
    Meridian crunchy peanut butter is the best, try rice crackers or water biscuits, take with at least 2 glasses of water, filling and good for you.
  • Trixsterfan
    Trixsterfan Posts: 56 Member
    dsboohead wrote: »
    KeliJones wrote: »
    I have seen the powdered PB that's been mentioned above. I can't wrap my mind around how it works. Is it just the flavor? I'm trying to imagine my poor bread with sprinkles of powdered flavored PB. THAT makes me sad.

    Yes you mix it with water to make it pastey.
    A lower cal alternative.

    But its processed.
  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
    dsboohead wrote: »
    KeliJones wrote: »
    I have seen the powdered PB that's been mentioned above. I can't wrap my mind around how it works. Is it just the flavor? I'm trying to imagine my poor bread with sprinkles of powdered flavored PB. THAT makes me sad.

    Yes you mix it with water to make it pastey.
    A lower cal alternative.

    But its processed.

    whats your point...? ITs made with peanutflour, Same as normal peanutbutter. Are you saying peanutbutter isnt processed...?
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    dsboohead wrote: »
    KeliJones wrote: »
    I have seen the powdered PB that's been mentioned above. I can't wrap my mind around how it works. Is it just the flavor? I'm trying to imagine my poor bread with sprinkles of powdered flavored PB. THAT makes me sad.

    Yes you mix it with water to make it pastey.
    A lower cal alternative.

    But its processed.

    No...fat is just removed. Do you want alternatives...help or magically hate peanut butter?
  • kemoon0915
    kemoon0915 Posts: 113 Member
    I've actually recently found out that 1 tablespoon on a Quaker lightly salted rice cake is really good and satisfying. I actually put the rice cake on a scale and zero it out and then measure out in grams the amount of peanut butter so it's a lot easier
  • dadsafrantic
    dadsafrantic Posts: 186 Member
    i love chunky peanut butter and a stick of boudin sourdough. just give me a spoon. if it isn't sourdough from the sf bay area you might as well use rye bread.
  • Katus130
    Katus130 Posts: 50 Member
    I’m a peanut butter addict and i pb toast a few times a week for breakfast. I’ve found that the jiff whips offer me a lot more volume for spreading. I know it’s not the all natural stuff and is loaded with sugar but I love it.
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    Katus130 wrote: »
    I’m a peanut butter addict and i pb toast a few times a week for breakfast. I’ve found that the jiff whips offer me a lot more volume for spreading. I know it’s not the all natural stuff and is loaded with sugar but I love it.

    Yes.....another good option! Forgot the whips :)
  • ladyhusker39
    ladyhusker39 Posts: 1,406 Member
    Katus130 wrote: »
    I’m a peanut butter addict and i pb toast a few times a week for breakfast. I’ve found that the jiff whips offer me a lot more volume for spreading. I know it’s not the all natural stuff and is loaded with sugar but I love it.

    I made this one because I tend to cycle through 3 standard breakfast items and was considering adding peanut butter on toast. I think it would be great for that, but too much for me to grab as a snack. Honestly, I could eat hundreds of calories worth without even trying.

    I hadn't thought of the whips either, but it's a good idea.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I’m the opposite. I find 30g more than enough. Especially if you’re making 1/2 a sandwich.

    Who eats just half a sandwich? :huh:

    I don't even buy peanut butter anymore, i have no restraint. I used to add around 20g to my smoothies, but all i got out of that was extra calories and no peanut buttery taste, as 20g is a pathetically small amount! :sad: