I miss peanut butter!!!

daisylou
daisylou Posts: 118
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
Does anyone know of a peanut butter that is not totally loaded with calories? I have been using JIF Reduced fat but that still seems to have a lot. I haven't been using it much and I miss it! Any suggestions?????
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  • daisylou
    daisylou Posts: 118
    Does anyone know of a peanut butter that is not totally loaded with calories? I have been using JIF Reduced fat but that still seems to have a lot. I haven't been using it much and I miss it! Any suggestions?????
  • JMez
    JMez Posts: 18
    :sad: I would like to know this as well!!! I love peanut butter and have been missing it terribly......:sad:
    Any suggestions would be welcome.
  • heather0mc
    heather0mc Posts: 4,656 Member
    i eat regular peanut butter and just allot it into my calories. :drinker:

    the reduced fat has more sodium and carbs (i think) so i just buy the regular.
  • strawberry25shortcake
    strawberry25shortcake Posts: 183 Member
    i eat regular peanut butter and just allot it into my calories. :drinker:

    the reduced fat has more sodium and carbs (i think) so i just buy the regular.

    Yes, reduced fat peanut butter has more sodium and carbs...I also eat all natural, but Jif extra crunchy pb, just had some with celery...mmmm:tongue:
  • FitnessGeek
    FitnessGeek Posts: 487
    I don't like natural or chunky peanut butter so I still buy Jiff.

    I use the Simply Jiff though because it is less in sodium and sugar, the calories are about the same. There isn't really low calorie peanut butter....sadly


    I eat peanut butter just about everyday, no reason to miss out just because you are counting calories!
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    I get Smuckers Organic PB. It has no salt or sugar...........just good ol fashion peanuts!

    PB is a staple in my food log. It fills me up with good fats and protien, that is needed to keep healthy.

    1 tbls PB, 1 slice PepFarms Litestyle Oatmeal Bread Toasted is a yummy snack.

    Also most grocery stores sell fresh ground PB in the deli section.

    Good luck!:flowerforyou:
  • elliott062907
    elliott062907 Posts: 1,508 Member
    I use the naturals, Organic or the no sugar added. You'd be surprised what the stores are finally carrying.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,212 Member
    I grind organic kosher peanuts at the health food store:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
  • naugustyniak
    naugustyniak Posts: 836 Member
    Have you tried making your own? Some stores now have grinders to do this.

    try here:

    http://www.thefreshmarket.com/

    There is a store here in Ft. Wayne where I live but you can also order online.
  • codykitty
    codykitty Posts: 729
    I grind organic kosher peanuts at the health food store:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    hey, do you know the calorie and fat content on this??? I love fresh ground peanut butter.
  • LittleGoatie
    LittleGoatie Posts: 9 Member
    I know a lot of people don't like the natural peanut butters, but it is so much better for you. The JIF style peanut butter is just peanut flavor and crisco. Real peanut butter still has fat, but it is healthy fat that protects your heart more than it clogs it.
    Personally, I love the stuff. Go ahead and try it, you might be surprised. Just be sure to mix in the oils on top--DO NOT pour it out!!
    Good luck, and tasty eats!
  • skermit23
    skermit23 Posts: 31
    I switched my peanut butter to the Smart Balance Brand and can't taste a difference
  • FitnessGeek
    FitnessGeek Posts: 487
    I know a lot of people don't like the natural peanut butters, but it is so much better for you. The JIF style peanut butter is just peanut flavor and crisco. Real peanut butter still has fat, but it is healthy fat that protects your heart more than it clogs it.
    Personally, I love the stuff. Go ahead and try it, you might be surprised. Just be sure to mix in the oils on top--DO NOT pour it out!!
    Good luck, and tasty eats!

    Reading from the back of Simply Jiff for ingredients: roasted peanuts, contains 2% or less of: fully hydrogenated vegetable oils, mono-and diglicerides, molasses, sugar, salt.


    So...I'm pretty sure it's real peanuts and there is very little added oil in it (although the additives do seem gross when you think about natural peanut butter containing nothing other than peanuts, I am definitely not saying Simply Jiff is better for you than natural peanut butter). I really can't stand the taste of the natural stuff, I need those 2grams of sugar per serving...and when you're only having one serving...isn't it worth it?
  • wonderwouldyou
    wonderwouldyou Posts: 155 Member
    Skippy Natural is a good one!

    Its Peanuts, Salt and Palm Kernel Oil to keer it from seperating.

    Good stuff ! Tastes great too!
  • MacMadame
    MacMadame Posts: 1,893 Member
    Have you tried PB2 by Bell Plantation?

    http://www.bellplantation.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=35

    They use real peanuts and then remove the fat and turn it into a powder. You add the water back in and you have low -at peanut butter. Or, if you are baking, you can just add the powder into the recipe. Some people add the powder into their protein shakes too.

    It's got 85% less fat than regular peanut butter and no artificial preservatives.
  • mommachag
    mommachag Posts: 318
    just a tip for all you natural pb lovers. after you mix it te first time store it upside down you wont ave to mix it and you wont end up with the dry chalky pb at the bottom of the jar
    :drinker:
  • Tiddle
    Tiddle Posts: 762 Member
    Regular Creamy JIF in my house, I just dont eat it that much!
  • maree
    maree Posts: 11 Member
    Try almond butter! It is way more delicious then peanut butter!
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    Almond butter is really good and has less fat. Cashew butter has even less calories.

    I actually needed extra fat to boost my ratios to 40/30/30 so I use Smart Balance's Organic Peanut Butter which uses flax oil and is very rich in omega 3's.
  • BMAJK
    BMAJK Posts: 72 Member
    I love all sorts of butters! Almond butter-sunflower seed butter. You just have to alot them into your day and never have more than a quick swipe on a piece of bread. Don't forget peanut or any kind nut or seed butter are excellent for protein. My favorite pick-me-up in the afternoon-sunflower seed butter on one piece of Ancients grains bread and top w/ overripe bananas!!mmmm:love:
  • sonia2
    sonia2 Posts: 154
    peanut butter is a MUFA!!!! Good calories!:happy:
  • pixiestick
    pixiestick Posts: 839 Member
    I say keep the peanut butter. Even if you are eating the fewest calories in a day (1200), there is still room for 100 of them to be from peanut butter.

    I have to be careful because PB is one of my splurge foods... in other words, I start eating and I just can't stop. :blushing: But when it's in moderation, peanut butter is wonderful.
  • happyhubbard
    happyhubbard Posts: 171
    Have you tried making your own? Some stores now have grinders to do this.

    try here:

    http://www.thefreshmarket.com/

    There is a store here in Ft. Wayne where I live but you can also order online.

    JC Penney has a peanut butter maker on sale for $29.99 right now....here's the link:

    http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/SearchDepartment.aspx?SearchString=peanut+butter&JSEnabled=&mscssid=&cmResetCat=true&hdnOnGo=false
  • keiko
    keiko Posts: 2,919 Member
    I'm going to make my confession. I eat Peter Pan peanut butter. I love it. I eat a peanut butter sandwich at least 4 days a week for lunch. Usually with banana, sometimes homemade jam.

    I tried the natural ones, I tried the Smart Balance one. I could not get use to the flavor. I've loved peanut butter my whole life. When I was little I almost lived off of it. There is now way I would want to give up my peanut butter.
  • Kimono
    Kimono Posts: 367
    I eat peanut butter everyday this is where a lot of my fat comes from. But I had to realize that I need some good fats in my diet to keep me satisfied. Peanut Butter and Olives are my favorites-well not together.
  • Dedicated
    Dedicated Posts: 104 Member
    My new addiction is all natural unsalted almond butter. It's a little weird at first b/c there is no salt or sugar, but it is soooooooooooooo good! What's even better is adding a little bit of honey and eating it on a banana or an apple!!!
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    I eat natural peanut butter every single day. No need to change it in any way. Mushed peanuts are awesome. :bigsmile:
  • kel9680
    kel9680 Posts: 173 Member
    I eat regular peanut butter too, i just allow for it in my calories, i love it on bananas or apples! yummy snack!
  • boomer0688
    boomer0688 Posts: 53 Member
    PB2!! It is a powder based peanut butter that tastes wonderful. It is all natural with no artifical preservatives or sweeteners and has 85% less calories. One serving ( 2 tbsp.) is 53 calories. You just mix two tablespoons of the powder with 1 tablespoon of water (or other liquid of your choice if you want to get creative)! You can only order it online but here is the website! It also comes in chocolate flavor :-)
    http://www.bellplantation.com/index.php?Itemid=35&id=15&option=com_content&task=view
    Peanut Butter was the hardest thing for me to give up so I was exstatic when I found this and now I use it all the time, even when I cook with PB.:love:
  • watch48win
    watch48win Posts: 1,668 Member
    There is no reason to miss anything. Just measure it out and log the calories. Peanut butter toast is one of my favorite snacks at night ( if I have the calories)
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