mmmm. peanut butter.

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winwin
winwin Posts: 134 Member
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anybody love peanut butter like I do?

I usually have a samosa salad, but my daughter can't stop eating them and goes over her limit for the day, so she asked me to please not make them any more. I love them in a salad because with lots of lettuce, I usually use about three cups and different fillers, I can munch for a long time and they can be pretty low in all categories.

So, to help her on her quest I didn't make any samosas. Then I didn't know what to have for supper in my salad. I usually have an apple and peanut butter for a snack and thought I would throw them in with the lettuce and some cottage cheese. Don't say "yuck" until you try it. I melted two tbsp of peanut butter in the microwave and mixed one cut up apple, 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, 3 cups of lettuce. For anyone daring enough, here is the nutrition info.

cal - 368
carbs- 36
fat - 17
prot - 22
chol - 10
sodium - 761
sug - 23
fiber - 7

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  • winwin
    winwin Posts: 134 Member
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    anybody love peanut butter like I do?

    I usually have a samosa salad, but my daughter can't stop eating them and goes over her limit for the day, so she asked me to please not make them any more. I love them in a salad because with lots of lettuce, I usually use about three cups and different fillers, I can munch for a long time and they can be pretty low in all categories.

    So, to help her on her quest I didn't make any samosas. Then I didn't know what to have for supper in my salad. I usually have an apple and peanut butter for a snack and thought I would throw them in with the lettuce and some cottage cheese. Don't say "yuck" until you try it. I melted two tbsp of peanut butter in the microwave and mixed one cut up apple, 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, 3 cups of lettuce. For anyone daring enough, here is the nutrition info.

    cal - 368
    carbs- 36
    fat - 17
    prot - 22
    chol - 10
    sodium - 761
    sug - 23
    fiber - 7
  • sgtinvincible
    sgtinvincible Posts: 2,559
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    Give PB2 a try. It rocks pretty hard.

    http://www.bellNutrition Facts:


    Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (12 grams)

    Servings Per Container: 16



    Amount Per Serving:

    Calories 50

    Calories from Fat 15



    Units/100g
    % Daily Value*

    Total Fat 2.0g
    3%

    Saturated Fat 0.34g
    1%

    Trans Fat 0g


    Cholesterol 0mg
    0%

    Sodium, Na 80mg
    3%

    Total Carbohydrate 3g
    1%

    Dietary Fiber 0.5g
    0%

    Sugars 2g

    Protein 6g

    Vitamin A 0%

    Vitamin C 0%

    Calcium, Ca 1%

    Iron, Fe 2%




    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    plantation.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=35
  • carajo
    carajo Posts: 532 Member
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    I must say i love peanut butter as well! I have been buying that new kind all natural with the omega 3s..its great! My fav. is a piece of wheat bread with peanut butter and a banana....yummy:tongue:
  • winwin
    winwin Posts: 134 Member
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    Give PB2 a try. It rocks pretty hard.

    http://www.bellNutrition Facts:


    Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (12 grams)

    Servings Per Container: 16



    Amount Per Serving:

    Calories 50

    Calories from Fat 15



    Units/100g
    % Daily Value*

    Total Fat 2.0g
    3%

    Saturated Fat 0.34g
    1%

    Trans Fat 0g


    Cholesterol 0mg
    0%

    Sodium, Na 80mg
    3%

    Total Carbohydrate 3g
    1%

    Dietary Fiber 0.5g
    0%

    Sugars 2g

    Protein 6g

    Vitamin A 0%

    Vitamin C 0%

    Calcium, Ca 1%

    Iron, Fe 2%




    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    plantation.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=35
  • winwin
    winwin Posts: 134 Member
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    Sgtinvincible

    I can't find any info about this and don't know what you are suggesting? Where can I find it and what is it called. Thanks for the suggestion. Does it taste like peanut butter?
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
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    Here are a few ways to make PB a bit "lighter"

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/9817-hg-s-rockin-peanut-butter-miracle-mousse?hl=Peanut+Butter+Spread#posts-70499

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10699-peanut-butter-spread?hl=Peanut+Butter+Spread#posts-77601

    ~Joanna:flowerforyou:
  • dshandt
    dshandt Posts: 192
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    I love pb on banana....it is the best! Before starting to watch calories, I would sometimes have a pb and banana and mayonnaise sandwich on wheat bread. You can also try pb, mayo and lettuce. So, all that being said, I can't wait to try this salad!!!!! Thanks! Also, Sarge, I will check out your suggestion!
  • dshandt
    dshandt Posts: 192
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    Sgtinvincible

    I can't find any info about this and don't know what you are suggesting? Where can I find it and what is it called. Thanks for the suggestion. Does it taste like peanut butter?

    Just found it....it is at www.bellplantation.com
  • winwin
    winwin Posts: 134 Member
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    thank you thank you, will check this out.
  • kimber607
    kimber607 Posts: 7,128 Member
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    LOVE PB....I was just coming her to post asking if there is a rec brand
    I've been buying 365 (WF) brand for the kids..not sure how it is calorie wise compared to other lighter versions?

    Thanks, kim
  • sgtinvincible
    sgtinvincible Posts: 2,559
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    Yeah, it's actually really really good. Only downside is that you have to order it from bell (sorry I forgot that link in my OP). It does taste just like peanut butter, I love it on sandwiches with smuckers sugar free strawberry preserves. That's good eatin'.
  • FletcherChic
    FletcherChic Posts: 158
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    the BEST peanut butter in the world.....

    "BETTER'N PEANUT BUTTER"

    2TBS = 100 cals
    Total Fat = 2 (yes - TWO!!!!!!)
    Carbs = 13
    Sugars = 2
    Protein = 4

    It's absolutely delicious - especially on apples or bananas!!! i can't live without this stuff!!!! yummmy! you can find it at Trader Joes, Sprouts, Henry's...any of those whole foods type of markets

    http://www.betternpeanutbutter.com/index.html
  • kimber607
    kimber607 Posts: 7,128 Member
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    Thanks for the rec
    Just checked the OB I'm using now and it's 200 cals for 2TBS
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
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    have you ever tried sunflower butter...sooo good!

    I don't have anymore to give the nutrients sorry, but its an amazing switch for those w/ peanut allergies...course, they'd need to be able to have seeds LOL...ah well. you get the point right?

    hugs!
    Ali
  • laurenk182004
    laurenk182004 Posts: 1,882 Member
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    Is that for 2 tablespoons dry or 2 tablespoons mixed? The calories I mean

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