What To Do With PB2
If you know me very well and my love for Shakeology, you also know that my love for PB2 is almost just as equal!!!! But what all can you do with this amazing food???
But first of all, what IS PB2??
- powdered peanut butter, made by squeezing natural oils out of the peanut and then dehydrating what is left
- contains 85% less fat than regular peanut butter
One serving of peanut butter: 190 calories, 16 g of fat, 7 g carbohydrates, 8 g protein, 3 g fiber, 0 mg sodium
Although regular peanut butter is high in fat and calories, it is also high in protein, Vitamin E, iron and other nutrients…meaning this is not an empty calorie food.
In my opinion, peanut butter should not be avoided because it does provide many health benefits.
But if you are like me and have a real peanut butter addiction and need to cut back, this is a great way to get the taste without the calories!
One serving of PB2: 45 calories, 1.5 g fat, 5 g carbohydrates, 5 g protein, 2 g fiber, 94 mg sodium
While it is a great alternative, DO NOT EAT PB2 BY ITSELF. It is in powder form and is meant to be mixed into other foods.
Here is what I do with PB2:
1. Swap it for jelly, butter, or regular peanut butter on toast, English muffins, etc.
2. Mix 3 tablespoons of PB2 with plain Greek yogurt. Us for dipping apples, celery, bananas, etc.
3. Add 2 tablespoons to your smoothie. I use it daily in my morning shake with my Chocolate Shakeology. I also add a little sea salt, so it tasted like a salted Reese’s Cup!!!!
4. Make PB2 and banana “frozen yogurt”. Mash 2-3 small bananas in a ziplock bag and toss ’em in the freeze. When your froyo craving hits, throw the frozen banana mash into the blender or food processor, add 2-3 tablespoons of PB2 and blend! Wah-lah!
5. Add it to your overnight oats or morning bowl of oatmeal.
6. And last but certainly not least, is my favorite – Energy Balls!!!
1 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
1 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla
2 tablespoons PB2
Mix together and roll into balls!! Divine!
So, there is a little about my love for PB2 and what you can do with it! I hope this helps.
xoxo,
Rachel
Carol
January 31, 2018 at 11:34 amI want a very low calorie smoothie with PB2. Can you give me one
Rachel
June 24, 2019 at 9:49 amKarol, yes. Email me at janzenrk@gmail.com and I can make some suggestions!
Mario
February 13, 2018 at 5:51 pmTried making these balls but they would not roll or form into balls. Any ideas?
Kerri
September 16, 2018 at 9:07 amI put the dough on a cookie sheet & flatten it. Cover & put in fridge overnight…cut into squares & keep in a container in the fridge! No more ball rolling!
Carol
April 21, 2018 at 1:18 pmMix with pancake syrup and a bit if water… great on pancakes, waffles, french toast, etc.
Christine
February 10, 2019 at 9:37 amWhen using PB2 in smoothies, do you need to make into a paste with water like directions or can you just toss the powder in and mix!? Thank you! ~Christine
Rachel
June 24, 2019 at 9:50 amjust toss in the powder Christine! It mixes well!
Glenda
December 15, 2019 at 3:39 pmLooking to use PB2 for homemade dog biscuits.
Nicole
April 19, 2019 at 4:42 amI also add it to my banana bread or muffin mix when baking!!
Rachel
June 24, 2019 at 9:50 amThat’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Darlene
June 23, 2019 at 6:27 amJust wondering how much of the energy mixture in one ball and how many smart points in one ball?
Thanks in advance
Darlene
Rachel
June 24, 2019 at 9:50 amSmart points? I’m not sure what that is!
Mary
October 18, 2020 at 7:55 pmI think smart points are used in the weight watchers system 🤷♀️
Shawna R Brown
July 18, 2019 at 6:45 pmI’m new to clean, well cleaner eating so forgive me if this question is crazy but what exactly do you mix it with the make like normal peanut butter texture?
Suzanne
July 29, 2019 at 11:49 amThis is so helpful! I’ve wanted to try this since I love PB but haven’t known what to do with it next.
Shannon
August 13, 2019 at 6:24 pmI put a T. in a cup of unsweetened applesauce
Vanessa
July 29, 2019 at 11:50 amThanks for sharing! I’ve never tried it. Does it have a chalky taste like protein powders tend to?
Martha Boyle
August 17, 2019 at 10:32 amJust made a tiny serving to test my first jar. Delicious! Can i make enough for 48 hours and store it in the refrigerator?
Rachel
August 25, 2019 at 6:10 pmHi Martha! Enough PB2 in a jar?
katie
September 6, 2019 at 8:20 pmI’m allergic to coconut (we’ve been choked out be all the other food allergies, but some of us still exist!) do you have a substitution suggestion for the energy balls?
Angela
July 8, 2021 at 9:44 amDo you just put the powder in for the energy balls or do you have to mix the PB 2 first?
Dolores Nester
January 28, 2023 at 7:30 amI add it to low fat cottage cheese with some sugar free grape jelly.
Donna Parker
April 30, 2023 at 12:06 pmIs the protein ball recipe for pb2 powder (1/3 cup peanut butter) for the powder or for “reconstituted”?