Peanut Butter vs. PB2 - Which is the better Choice?

Peanut Butter vs. PB2
 

 

 

 

 

PB2?!?! Huh? What is it? PB2 I a powered peanut butter that has ALOT less calories in it then Peanut Butter.

I get a lot of my members asking me what is better PB2 or Peanut Butter. Honestly, Peanut Butter is better because you are getting the healthy fats from it and more! However, it is high in calories.

Besides the healthy fats, what else is the difference between powdered peanut butter and the traditional peanut spread we all know and LOVE?

 

It's simple: Powdered PB is made from defatted peanuts, which are exactly what they sound like -- peanuts with all the excess fat squeezed out of 'em. The end result is a dry powder rather than an oily spread. It still tastes like peanuts, because it's still made from peanuts.

 Unlike regular PB, powdered peanut butter used to be unknown to most. But these days, most people know about it AND you can find it on supermarket shelves next to the ordinary nut butters! Look for powdered peanut butter made by Jif, Just Great Stuff, and PB2.

Powdered Peanut Butter: Nutritional Stats

The Stats

 An entire 2-tablespoon serving of powdered peanut butter has about 50 calories, 2g total fat (<0.5g sat fat), 34mg sodium, 4g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g sugars, and 6g protein.

 The same amount of standard peanut butter, on the other hand, has around 195 calories, 16g total fat, (3g sat fat), 140mg sodium, 7g carbs, 2g fiber, 3g sugars, and 7g protein.

 The serving sizes aren't exactly equal -- once you mix a serving of the powder with water, you'll have 1 - 1 1/2 tbsp. of actual peanut butter. But still... The powdered stuff has at least 50 percent fewer calories and 80 percent less fat than traditional PB. Most would say that is AMAZING BUT remember that Peanut Butter is NOT made up of bad fats. It is made up of GOOD HEALTHY FATS!

So if you are watching your calorie intake AND you get your healthy fats from another source, thhen PB2 is a good choice!

The Possibilities

You can use powdered peanut butter absolutely anywhere you'd use the regular kind; just start by mixing it with water until you get a PB-like consistency. Try it out in any recipe that calls for standard reduced-fat peanut butter.

So why choose powdered PB? Well for one thing it is MUCH more versatile than regular peanut butter. You can use the powder in all sorts of unexpected places. Add a tablespoon or two to pancake mix, blend some into smoothies and shakes, add it to your growing oatmeal, or bake it into your favorite treats… anywhere you'd like a bit of PB flavor! The powder blends in seamlessly (unlike gloppy PB), and a little goes a long way.

 

Here are some Fast Meal & Snack Ideas for PB2

1. PB&J Yogurt

Mix 1 1/2 tbsp. of the powder into a 5.3-oz. container of PLAIN Greek yogurt; then top with 1/3 cup raspberries or sliced strawberries.

2. Creamy Popsicles

Blend 1/2 cup powdered PB, 2 cups frozen banana slices, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, and 2 tsp of maple syrup. Fill 6 popsicle molds, and freeze.  Yes Please!

3. Savory Peanut Sauce

Combine 1 1/2 tbsp. powdered PB, 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tsp. honey, 1/2 tsp. lime juice, and 1/4 tsp. crushed garlic; whisk until smooth. You'll get two servings. Drizzle it on chicken, veggies... or both!