PB2

yadayadayada77
yadayadayada77 Posts: 7
in Food and Nutrition
Has anyone used PB2 Peanut Butter? How does it taste compared to low fat PB? I see it is a powder and quite pricey, but I dont want to spend the money if it doesnt taste anything like real peanut butter! If you make a PBJ sandwich with the sandwich thins bread, do you just mix the powder in with your SF jelly or do you mix it with water first? Any ideas or comments on this would be great!
Thanks a bunch!
Kelli

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  • cort330
    cort330 Posts: 27 Member
    Bought it. Love it!
  • yadayadayada77
    yadayadayada77 Posts: 7
    Do you mix it with water to give it the peanut butter consistancy or do you mix it with straight into jelly?
  • cort330
    cort330 Posts: 27 Member
    I add it to my afternoon, pre-run proteing shakes. 1 packet of Lean Body Chocolate protein powder, 2 TBSP of powdered peanut butter, 1 large banana. Blend with ice and water. Feels like I'm having quite a treat but it counts as my meal.

    You can also mix 2 TBSP with 1 TBSP of water and spread it on celery or a banana.
  • susansmoaks
    susansmoaks Posts: 77 Member
    i love it, just had 2 tbsp with a banana, gives me extra protein for my workout
  • aaharrington
    aaharrington Posts: 4
    For a PB & J, make sure to mix it with water first. I mix it up in a measuring cup, then spread onto whatever you want! I think it tastes just like regular peanut butter.
  • trybabytry
    trybabytry Posts: 181
    It's not exactly like real peanut butter, but OH BOY is it good. Instead of water I use a tablespoon of milk or almond milk to make it creamier. On sandwiches it tastes great! And in smoothies... and baked goods... and yogurt... and on ice cream. I love it.
  • AntShanny
    AntShanny Posts: 359 Member
    So far I've only used it in powdered form, in yogurt and over ice cream...but it's really good! I've stuck with "real" peanut butter when I want a sandwich/toast so I don't know how PB2 compares that way.
  • cort330
    cort330 Posts: 27 Member
    It also tastes great in steal cut oatmeal.
  • stepharega
    stepharega Posts: 211 Member
    Great ideas! Ive only ate it in its powdered form..I keep forgetting I have 4 jars of it!
  • shyrina25
    shyrina25 Posts: 101 Member
    its so so so so good! i mix it with water. every morning i eat that with whole wheat waffle yum
  • heidi5k
    heidi5k Posts: 181 Member
    I have a great recipe for "Cookie Dough Balls" that uses PB2. They're made with raw oats, and a couple other yummy ingredients. The recipe i use only makes 3 balls, which I like so that I don't eat a panful!

    I also add it to smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt... Pretty much anything aside from reconstituted PB. :)

    You can PM me for the recipe if you're interested.
  • dalgal26
    dalgal26 Posts: 781 Member
    PB2 my way....2 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon water + 1 teaspoon sugar free, no calorie hazelnut syrup (from Sams)...my oh my! Oh soooo good. I put mine on whole wheat toast.:love:
  • lindsayb0422
    lindsayb0422 Posts: 25
    Where can you buy this???? I love peanut butter!!!
  • yadayadayada77
    yadayadayada77 Posts: 7
    Thanks guys! You are the GREATEST with awesome ideas!!:flowerforyou:
  • kappyblu
    kappyblu Posts: 654 Member
    I like the chocolate the best. The plain does nothing for me...but the chocolate...yummmm :love: :laugh:
  • jsapninz
    jsapninz Posts: 909 Member
    THAT CRAP IS NASTY!!

    Just eat regular peanut butter, and deal with the fat. It's healthy fats anyway... and it's DELISH.
  • myrahonbarrier
    myrahonbarrier Posts: 191 Member
    I have a great recipe for "Cookie Dough Balls" that uses PB2. They're made with raw oats, and a couple other yummy ingredients. The recipe i use only makes 3 balls, which I like so that I don't eat a panful!

    I also add it to smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt... Pretty much anything aside from reconstituted PB. :)

    You can PM me for the recipe if you're interested.

    Would love the recipe, thanks
  • myrahonbarrier
    myrahonbarrier Posts: 191 Member
    I love regular and chocolate...definitely mix it with water, I use just a tad less than a TBSP because I want it thicker. But so very good!
  • kskroch
    kskroch Posts: 288 Member
    I haven't found it locally, isn't it kind of expensive?
  • myrahonbarrier
    myrahonbarrier Posts: 191 Member
    PB2 my way....2 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon water + 1 teaspoon sugar free, no calorie hazelnut syrup (from Sams)...my oh my! Oh soooo good. I put mine on whole wheat toast.:love:

    Is the hazelnut spread Sam's brand? now that sounds great!
  • myrahonbarrier
    myrahonbarrier Posts: 191 Member
    Where can you buy this???? I love peanut butter!!!

    My local nutrition store sells it...

    here is the company that makes it:
    http://bellplantation.com/
  • NancyNiles
    NancyNiles Posts: 145 Member
    I love it! It doesn't taste exactly like regular peanut butter... the consistency is a bit different, but it is very yummy and I spread mine on rice cakes for a mid-afternoon snack that doesn't kill my calories for the day.

    BTW... from a health food store, I got my first jar of PB2 for about $6.... but if you get it from this place, a jar is only $4 (about the same as regular peanut butter from the store) and the 1 lb refill is only $8 and will refill your jar three times!!

    http://www6.netrition.com/bell_plantation_pb2.html
  • heidi5k
    heidi5k Posts: 181 Member
    Here's the recipe for Chocolate PB Cookie Dough Balls

    5 Tbsp rolled oats (old fashioned or quick...each makes just a little difference in texture)
    2 Tbsp PB2
    1 Tbsp dark chocolate chips (I use Nestle)
    1 tbsp honey (or stevia powder)
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    1 tbsp water

    Mix all ingredients together, and roll into 3 balls.
    Depending on the consistency you like, you can refrigerate them (firmer) or just eat "raw" - that's what I like best.

    Other add ins I've tried: right before eating, roll in some chia seeds ; add cacao nibs to the dough; add dried cranberries to the dough; roll in PB2 (kind of like dusting a sugar cookie...)

    Enjoy!!

    Enjoy!
  • Ginagogogo
    Ginagogogo Posts: 42
    That recipe sounds amazing! Just found PB2 at my local commissary, so I will be trying them later!
  • carld256
    carld256 Posts: 855 Member
    I just ordered regular and chocolate from Amazon. I like it, but it's a little $pendy for what you get.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    Oh it's definetly low cal and tasty. But is it rich and creamy or even AT all like "real" peanut butter? No. The flavors there, it's creamy, but it is NOT peanut butter- so don't go in with that expectation.

    :)
  • hevhoyda
    hevhoyda Posts: 146 Member
    I mix it with water if I want to put it on like an apple or banana but otherwise I use the powder in shakes oatmeal. The chocolate pb2 is very good also.
  • jess393
    jess393 Posts: 220 Member
    I'm not a fan of peanut butter, but I love the pb2! I've found so many ways to incorporate it into different recipes... So glad I tried it out :) And the chocolate one is fabulous! I made oatmeal yesterday with chocolate pb2 and a little bit of s.f. maple syrup- taste just like a no bake cookie. I'm pretty proud of that, haha!
  • carld256
    carld256 Posts: 855 Member
    Oh it's definetly low cal and tasty. But is it rich and creamy or even AT all like "real" peanut butter? No. The flavors there, it's creamy, but it is NOT peanut butter- so don't go in with that expectation.

    :)

    You're right. It doesn't have the same mouth feel as real peanut butter, and it's only 'okay' on sandwiches. I'll try it in a smoothie once my order arrives.
  • Debbiedebbiey
    Debbiedebbiey Posts: 824 Member
    Yummeeee!

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