What’s The Deal With Peanut Butter Powder?
Peanut butter powder is a great way to incorporate the nutrients of peanut butter without the high fat and calories. It’s made by first roasting peanuts and then pressing them to extract the oil. Once the oil is removed the peanuts are ground into a powder and sometimes additional ingredients are added for taste or flavor. A normal serving of peanut butter is generally 190 calories and 16g of fat. However, a serving of peanut butter powder contains 60 calories and 1.5g of fat. This is substantially different especially if you are on a diet or tracking calories.
Since the fat is removed, peanut butter powder does not taste exactly like the regular version. It lacks the creaminess and satisfaction that regular peanut butter has. If you want to add a bit more fat back into the powder then try mixing it with a small amount of melted butter and some water. The best way to consume powder peanut butter is either in a smoothie or other recipes. Some common uses for it are in:
- Waffles
- Pancakes
- Brownies
- Cookies
- Pudding
- Smoothies
- Muffins
Peanut butter powder is a good option if you are trying to reduce calories and fat but also want a source of protein. It does contain 6 or 7g per serving which is great considering it only has 60 calories a serving. It’s actually quite comparable to many protein powders on the market. Below are a few good choices to get started with.
Naked PB
As the name implies the only ingredient is peanuts! Really pure and clean with no flavoring or fillers for the natural type of peanut butter lover. As far as peanut butter powders go the taste and texture is pleasing and it’s even better mixed into a chocolate smoothie.
Hoosier Hill Farm
Sometimes simple is best and Hoosier Hill Farm has convinced us along with thousands of others that thier peanut butter powder is delicious. It only contains peanuts which is great as you can alter the powder according to your personal taste. If you need it sweeter then add a bit of sugar. Or perhaps you like the contrast of salt with peanuts then add a bit of salt. It’s nice to have a powder peanut butter that is plain so that you can dress it up differently each time you have some. Most people say that this one has a bit better flavor than Naked PB.
PB Fit
The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is forever an automatic go-to. It’s a classic mix of flavors that just about anyone can appreciate. If you are on team PB & chocolate then this peanut butter powder is for you. It is slightly textured so it’s a better choice if you prefer crucnhy over smooth. As far as taste goes it is one of the more realistic tasting options avalable. It’ll definately satisfy any peanut butter craving.
PB Trimmed
If you prefer a peanut butter powder that is already sweetened and ready to go then this is probably the one that you will enjoy best. It is slightly sweetened with sugar and contains a bit of salt to balance all the flavors.
