Clark's Favorite Peanut Butter Hack
I am someone who can sit down and pretty much finish off a jar of peanut butter with absolutely NO problems. I want to put peanut butter on everything and in anything. While there is nothing wrong with everything in moderation, let's just say I have trouble moderating when it comes to peanut butter.... I have found the best way to get the peanut butter flavor and protein with a fraction of the heaviness (and calories that comes with that). The secret is Powdered Peanut Butter!
For my smoothies and bowls, I add 2 tablespoons directly into the blender to replace the serving of any nut butter. Some days, I do use regular nut butter, but when I know I'll be eating sooner rather than later or having a heavy meal later in the day, I use the powdered peanut butter alternative. The difference is summed up in the numbers. Two tablespoons of peanut butter are usually around ~200 calories and ~15 grams of fat, while two tablespoons of the powdered peanut butter are ~70 calories and ~2 grams of fat. Therefore, this is why the powdered peanut butter is a great tool to have to add flavor to many things without all the calories and fat. The even better news is you are NOT substituting flavor at all!
Another great option is to make the powdered peanut butter into the same consistency has regular peanut butter. I will use this as a topping for my pancakes, waffles, dipping sauce for apples, and everything in between. I start with measuring out 2 tablespoons of powdered peanut butter.
Then, I add a spoonful of warm water and stir the mixture. If it is still clumpy, I would add a few more drops of water. Just remember, after the first spoonful, just add water by drops. It takes a lot less water than you think, and the change from clumpy to smooth happens very quick! If it gets a little runny, add a little more powdered peanut butter. Stir until the "peanut butter" is smooth.
There it is! Looks just like real peanut butter. Remember, this is not to say peanut butter is something to avoid. I think of it as adding peanut butter as the "cherry on top" without adding 200+ calories to my meal or snack. For example, could I eat my waffle or banana with real peanut butter? Yes, of course, and sometimes I do! The first thing I like about the powdered option is it allows for the flavor without pushing my calorie intake over the edge. Especially when I love to add a few chocolate chips to my waffle! The second thing is that a little powdered peanut butter goes a long way. I am able to spread the powdered alternative over a larger area when compared to the same amount of real peanut butter. I am much happier with a bit of the flavor in every. single. bite.
I mean, look at that breakfast. This is a Kodiak Cake Blueberry Waffle with 2 tablespoons of powdered peanut butter and a 1/3 cup of blueberries. Try this tool next time you are craving some peanut butter without sacrificing the size of your meal/snack!
I linked a few of my favorite brands below!
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