JeffA70 200 Posted August 22, 2013 I think you are referring to PB2. You can find it online at amazon' date=' but I also found a similar product (different brand) at Vitamin shoppe. Trader Joes might have something like PB2. These products are both lower in calories and fat when compared with regular Peanut Butter, as in 1/3 the calories and fat. Still tastes great! My surgical center sells PB2, but I think you can probably also find it at mybariatricpantry.com or bariatric sites like that.[/quote'] PB 2 was a lifesaver for me. Highly recommend. These days, in maintenance, I actually need to bump up calories a bit, so am having a Jif To-Go more or less daily. Still use PB 2 on days when I need a PB fix but don't have the calories for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M2G 1,836 Posted August 22, 2013 Peanut Butter..........I partake almost every evening for my nighttime snack..........love it! Not sure if I'm supposed to eat it that often, but I do. I prefer the natural peanut butters and also like the almond butter too.........but only if it's on sale.......quite expensive. Ooooh, try costco. They sell the MaraNatha Almond Butter brand for something like $7-ish? It's a big jar too. I never buy it at the grocery store...only at costco.< /p> 1 aroundhky reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aroundhky 1,174 Posted August 23, 2013 I don't have a costco membership......perhaps I should get one. Been meaning to for a couple of years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M2G 1,836 Posted August 23, 2013 I don't have a costco membership......perhaps I should get one. Been meaning to for a couple of years. Shoot. If you lived closer I would buy you a jar. If you know someone who has one just ask them to pick you up a jar. I swear the same size jar at the grocery store is about $17!! I just went and checked mine at it's a 26oz jar. It lasts a long time because I'm really the only one in the family who likes it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilinNC 27 Posted August 23, 2013 Once I switched to grinding my own nut butter' date=' there was no turning back. also when you grind your own, there is no added sugar, no added salt, no added anything. It is pure 100% nut in buttered form.[/quote'] When you grind your own at home...do you just put in dry nuts & whip away? I have seen the store grinders but was curious as how you do it at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aroundhky 1,174 Posted August 23, 2013 Shoot. If you lived closer I would buy you a jar. If you know someone who has one just ask them to pick you up a jar. I swear the same size jar at the grocery store is about $17!! I just went and checked mine at it's a 26oz jar. It lasts a long time because I'm really the only one in the family who likes it. I appreciate that! I'll take Peanut Butter anytime......do accept COD? Maybe I will ask around and find someone who has one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M2G 1,836 Posted August 25, 2013 I appreciate that! I'll take Peanut Butter anytime......do accept COD? Maybe I will ask around and find someone who has one. If it wasn't so heavy I would send one to ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherryp50 4 Posted August 25, 2013 I am using the Jif to go packs. My nut wants me to up my calories and some days that is the only way. Plus they are yummy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lsereno 2,525 Posted August 25, 2013 At 190 calories for two tablespoons, Peanut Butter is a healthy fat or treat for me, not a good source of Protein. Because of the calories, I really didn't eat it much till I was at goal. Now, I enjoy it on a graham cracker as an after dinner snack if my weight is in goal range and I haven't eaten other fatty foods during the day. I haven't tried the PB2, but it has a much better nutritional profile and many people rave about it. Lynda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NMJG 1,266 Posted August 25, 2013 My NUT said that Peanut Butter is great' date=' better if its the natural stuff but doesn't really allow it directly after surgery because its sticky. She did say they sell it in powder form which I need to find [/quote'] The powdered stuff is PB2. I get it at Whole Foods. It's a powder, 85% of the fats removed. Great to add to smoothies or Protein shakes or you can reconstitute it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christel 4 Posted August 29, 2013 I just tried maple almond butter and I feel HORRIBLE! I'm 12 days post-op, too soon maybe? Just trying to add Protein since I'm SOOO tired all the time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted August 29, 2013 I just tried maple almond butter and I feel HORRIBLE! I'm 12 days post-op' date=' too soon maybe? Just trying to add Protein since I'm SOOO tired all the time...[/quote'] I'm scared to ask what maple almond butter is?? But yes most likely to early if your going to eat a nut butter make sure it unsweetened... And the PB2 is a smart choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
920amy 409 Posted August 29, 2013 Laura, Maple Almond butter is crack...except they sell it at Target, GET SOME! 12 weeks out, I think too early it will definitely sit hard in your tummy. 1 No game reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted August 29, 2013 Laura' date=' Maple Almond butter is crack...except they sell it at Target, GET SOME! 12 weeks out, I think too early it will definitely sit hard in your tummy.[/quote'] Girl are you trying to get me hooked??? I'm already trying to kick the "protein cookie" habit! 1 920amy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted August 29, 2013 Girl are you trying to get me hooked??? I'm already trying to kick the "protein cookie" habit! Protein cookie habit is way better than the apple fritter habit, right? I need to break my energy square habit of 2 every morning. However, it gives me energy and does not cause weight gain, so all is good... 2 920amy and No game reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites