PB2?!
sharke087
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I just started hearing about PB2 and other forms of dehydrated peanut butter? Anyone actually use this? Would it be a better protein source than doing whey protein shakes?
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I've used it. Mostly in smoothies and to make lower calorie peanut sauce.
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I use it quite often. PB2 brand has 5g of protein in a 2 tbsp serving. I add it to oatmeal as well as smoothies sometimes and my favorite is to add it into fat free vanilla greek yogurt. In that it tastes similar to a peanut butter pie filling and helps me fight off sugar cravings.1
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I use it with my powders in shakes and thai sauces too. I LOVE the chocolate thinned out a little for a fruit dip.1
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I dip apple slices Into it either dry or wet...so tasty!0
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I have used PB2 for over a year, like it. Tru-Nut and Earthly Choice also has 5g protein but my favorite is earthly choice with a peanut & cocoa mixed. Slightly higher in calories (still really low). I don't eat regular PB at all. My fats all come from fish and MCT or XCT oil (you can mix the oil with PB2, if you want more oil based PB).
For true protein I use powdered/tasteless collagen (animal based) from grass fed sources. Obviously, I am not vegan. It is higher in protein per serving, low calorie and carb, can put it on/in anything. If you can tolerate the smell/taste, hemp protein powder (plant based) is low carb and high protein too. I like the micro nutrients in it the best but find it more difficult to integrate into my cooking/eating. Though...it works remarkable well in low carb brownies.0 -
I use it stirred into Greek yogurt sometimes.1
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csykes1976 wrote: »I use it quite often. PB2 brand has 5g of protein in a 2 tbsp serving. I add it to oatmeal as well as smoothies sometimes and my favorite is to add it into fat free vanilla greek yogurt. In that it tastes similar to a peanut butter pie filling and helps me fight off sugar cravings.
I am trying this immediately! 😂
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Don't do it... I was so disappointed!0
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The chocolate version tastes better (for obvious reasons). Problem with most peanut butter is that it has added sugar. PB2 by itself is not sweet at all to me. However, the chocolate version of it really has a good flavor. What I've been trying to find is the best of both worlds.. reduced fat peanut butter. It's done similarly but has about half the fat of the regular stuff, and a bit more than you'll find in PB powders like PB2. Just can't seem to find it in my area.1
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I haven't had it in a while but I remember it being super convenient and crazy kinda of tasty. I wasn't a big fan of the price and the sugar content.
One of our local grocery stores has a peanut butter squasher. It's nice. I like to add my own sweetener or none at all. Makes for some interesting combinations!0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »Don't do it... I was so disappointed!
Was it the taste, or the impact it had on your fitness/meal goals that disappointed you?
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TavistockToad wrote: »Don't do it... I was so disappointed!
Was it the taste, or the impact it had on your fitness/meal goals that disappointed you?
I added it to my porridge... it smelt like peanut butter but just tasted.... vaguely nutty... at best. It's just not peanut butter!
It made an ok satay sauce for chicken though!0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Don't do it... I was so disappointed!
Was it the taste, or the impact it had on your fitness/meal goals that disappointed you?
I added it to my porridge... it smelt like peanut butter but just tasted.... vaguely nutty... at best. It's just not peanut butter!
It made an ok satay sauce for chicken though!
You'll have to just 'take the plunge' and get some for yourself...I'm a lover of PB2!!
Mixed into oatmeal/yogurt...I even have put in cottage cheese -
I add a little salt (substitute for me) and some stevia...sometimes some cocoa powder too...but that's just my 'weird little preference' lol!0 -
I think the thing that disappointed me the most with it is that it makes so little for the price. 2 tbsp is a serving size, but 2 tbsp of the powder does not make 2 tbsp of the product when mixed with the appropriate amount of water (or it didn't seem to me anyway). It's also very thin unless you add extra. So when you're looking at the calorie savings, consider that you're probably going to use 3x the serving size to make a PB sandwich. Still less than the calories of peanut butter, but not as much of a savings as you thought. The reduced fat peanut butters are about a 20% savings on the fat, but even those only gain you 3-4g extra peanut butter for the same calories as regular peanut butter.0
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I have 8 oz of fat free yogurt with 2 tbs of chocolate PB2 pretty much every morning. I like it. What's funny is how some people tell me they don't understand how I can have the same thing almost every morning while they are standing there with whatever flavor coffee they are fond of.0
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I am picking some up for sure, If I don’t like it I just won’t buy it again!
Thanks for all the tips!0 -
I eat it daily! Love it!0
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Well there's always the option of combining the 2 - "sludge" = powdered whey protein + peanut butter (or any nut/legume butter for that matter). Add water/milk/etc. to desired consistency (pudding like); just seems more satiating that liquids1
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Keto_Vampire wrote: »Well there's always the option of combining the 2 - "sludge" = powdered whey protein + peanut butter (or any nut/legume butter for that matter). Add water/milk/etc. to desired consistency (pudding like); just seems more satiating that liquids
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No it's NOT peanut butter.....so if thats what you want is high fat peanut butter don't do it.
When I want PB but not much left in my account....I do PB2 into a paste and dip celery sticks into it. Great substitute!
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I use it to add peanut butter*ish* flavor to things (Greek yogurt, protein shakes, oatmeal, Thai peanut sauce, etc.), but I find it a poor substitute for actual peanut butter in a sandwich, or to dip celery in or whatever.1
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I don't think of PB2 as a protein source usually but I use it anytime I want to the peanut butter flavor w.o the fat source. I love throwing it in Greek yogurt and then using nuts as my fat source instead of nut butter. I also use it in some baking to add the PB flavor w/o added fat and calories (not that I think fat is bad-just that if I want it from another source this is great!) I've used it for years and love it.0
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@ AnvilHead - I guess you already summed it up lol. I was also going to say that it's not great on bread as a nut butter replacement! Great for dip for fruit. Sometimes I'll add it to some cereal too that is plain-then with the milk you're getting a good source of protein if thats something you're wanting to up.0
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I add it to my oatmeal and Greek yogurt. Nom.1
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I just got some and mixed it with some Greek yogurt, it was good albeit a bit chalky tasting. I will try it with my oatmeal in the morning!0
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I just got some and mixed it with some Greek yogurt, it was good albeit a bit chalky tasting. I will try it with my oatmeal in the morning!
With Greek yogurt I sometimes add a little almond milk (or regular milk or water) to help it get dissolved better. Even some brands of regular yogurt need more liquid to mix well.0 -
I'm with the crowd that likes it in yogurt or a peanut sauce* for veggies and such, but considers it no suitable substitute for actual peanut butter. It's more a peanut-flavored additive/supplement. Besides, actual natural peanut butter has some good healthy fats, so is worth eating for that as well as the yumminess and a bit of protein. I've eating peanut butter nearly every day, in measured portions, all through weight loss and maintenance.
Peanut sauce*: I just mix peanut butter powder, soy sauce or fermented chili sauce, and rice vinegar to a reasonable consistency, then add further seasonings as desired, such as chopped garlic, chopped onions, Szechuan pepper, minced fresh ginger, scallions, sesame seeds, or whatever. Good on Asian-style noodles, veggies, some salads, etc.0 -
I love PB2, I also like Better N' Peanut Butter and I enjoy real peanut butter when it fits into my macro's for the day
I use PB2 to mix into my scrambled egg whites & raw oats in the morning, yum! 0 -
I use one of the brands of peanut powder in my breakfast 5 days each week. One meal is a smoothie, and the peanut powder adds protein and is barely noticeable. The other is a yogurt bowl. I add both peanut powder and 100% unsweetened cocoa to make it taste like a Reese's.
I also use plain old peanut butter in some snacks.0
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