Fiddleman 4,376 Posted May 3, 2013 This week, I just started spreading some Peanut Butter on my banana or apple to get a good ratio of Protein, fats and carbs. Really tasty snack for before working out. My question is which brand or type is best to use? I am currently using jiffy because that is what is in the house. I know it is not the best choice. I also don't want to use a PB2 spread nor do I want to eat a low carb version of peanut butter (nasty!). I am pretty open to suggestions, but do want it to taste good and easy to spread. Also, I am maintaining and am pretty active daily with my workouts. Any suggestions? 1 LisaLoseAlotx2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
becogolfer 68 Posted May 3, 2013 I like the Jif natural as it has no trans fats which many Peanut butters have. 1 aroundhky reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marfar7 1,533 Posted May 3, 2013 Myself, I like Trader Joes. I like my PB extra crunchy too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abetterme4.2 268 Posted May 3, 2013 I get mine at whole foods or market street and squish it out of the machine. Au natural. 1 Molly3 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted May 3, 2013 Well before surgery I always ate Adams natural Peanut Butter.. No sugar and the have no salt added too. I liked it you have to stir it when you first buy it but after that I kept it in the refrigerator. Also at whole foods you can grind your own yummy Oh when you go to whole foods avoid the honey roasted peanuts (my husbands favorite) just grind the regular nuts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyplze 3 Posted May 3, 2013 Adams (the kind you have to stir) its made with peanuts and salt....that's it....healthiest stuff out there, in my humble opinion... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted May 3, 2013 Thanks for all the great suggestions. They all look like viable options. I will just have to try one and see how it goes. My fridge is already packed, so I would prefer not to refrigerate if possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evolving 973 Posted May 3, 2013 This week' date=' I just started spreading some Peanut Butter on my banana or apple to get a good ratio of Protein, fats and carbs. Really tasty snack for before working out. My question is which brand or type is best to use? I am currently using jiffy because that is what is in the house. I know it is not the best choice. I also don't want to use a PB2 spread nor do I want to eat a low carb version of Peanut Butter (nasty!). I am pretty open to suggestions, but do want it to taste good and easy to spread. Also, I am maintaining and am pretty active daily with my workouts. Any suggestions?[/quote'] My dr says no pb! He stayed the fat in them are not healthy fats he says to use ANY other nut butter- almond etc as peanuts are not tech a nut??? I don't know ? But if u can find an all natural brand of any w no salt that's best! Just the nut no added anything Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evolving 973 Posted May 3, 2013 Well before surgery I always ate Adams natural Peanut Butter.. No sugar and the have no salt added too. I liked it you have to stir it when you first buy it but after that I kept it in the refrigerator.Also at whole foods you can grind your own yummy Oh when you go to whole foods avoid the honey roasted peanuts (my husbands favorite) just grind the regular nuts! All whole foods? Any other options to grind your own nut butters there? Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted May 3, 2013 My dr says no pb! He stayed the fat in them are not healthy fats he says to use ANY other nut butter- almond etc as peanuts are not tech a nut??? I don't know ? But if u can find an all natural brand of any w no salt that's best! Just the nut no added anything Sent from my iPhone using VST Interesting. I did not know this. Thanks for the heads up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted May 3, 2013 All whole foods? Any other options to grind your own nut butters there? Sent from my iPhone using VST It's at all the ones I've been too. I don't know if there are other nuts??? I know there are several options.. But I never really noticed all of them. Oh and fiddle when you grind at whole foods you get a small container and can leave it out for awhile, we do anyway.. 1 Fiddleman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted May 3, 2013 Just checked some do have almond butter! Damn now I want Peanut Butter 1 Fiddleman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted May 3, 2013 It seems like whenever I mention some food you get hungry for it Laura. I better be sure I am mentioning healthy things... 2 No game and Brenda0928 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted May 3, 2013 It seems like whenever I mention some food you get hungry for it Laura. I better be sure I am mentioning healthy things... Haha! Andy I was born hungry! How do you think I ended up here? 1 Fiddleman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigmachik 403 Posted May 3, 2013 I work in Human Resources for Whole Foods Market and I can tell you that many of the stores also have the grinding options for almond butter and cashew butter. All of the fresh ground nut butters are amazing! If you choose the plain ones, the only ingredient is the nut itself (no added sugar/salt/oil) so it's also the healthiest option. Another hint, try drizzling a tiny amount over kale or other leafy greens. It gives it a wonderful nutty flavor and adds a little Protein punch. 6 megancd, Brenda0928, tdguill and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites