March 1 was National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, so I was motivated to accept an offer to try PBfit, which is a powdered peanut butter that has 90 percent less fat and about one-third of the calories of traditional peanut butter.
After eating it in various forms over the past two weeks, I concluded that PBfit makes it easy to add peanut butter flavor to your foods, especially compared to traditional peanut butter. For example, I added a teaspoon of the powder to a half-serving of pancake mix. That was enough to give the pancakes a subtle but noticeable taste of peanut butter. I topped the pancakes with strawberry jam instead of syrup to make for a breakfast PBJ.
I also added two spoonfuls to my chocolate protein shake, and the shake tasted just like a peanut butter cup. Or, you can reduce some of the effort by buying Chocolate PBfit Plus ($29.98 for a 2-lb. jar), which is its version with whey protein.
PBfit is made from roasted peanuts that are pressed to remove oil and fat and then grinded into a powder. The only other ingredients are coconut palm sugar and salt. Each serving (2 tablespoons) is 50 calories, 4 grams of carbs and 6 grams of protein.
I also made the peanut butter straight up. You’ll need double the amount of water the recipe on the label suggests, otherwise, you get a super-dense paste. When eating it in this form, I noticed that the peanut butter is far less sugary than other brands of peanut butter.
If you’re just looking to make a PBJ, you’re better off saving the step by buying a jar of the regular stuff. But to add that peanut butter flavor to your food or drinks, powdered peanut butter is the way to go. In fact, I look forward to adding it to my next strawberry-banana smoothie.
You can order PBfit ($7.98 for an 8-oz jar) from its website, which also offers free shipping. You’ll also find chocolate and organic versions.
