I LOVE Jif PB, but between 16 grams of fat for a 2 tbs. serving as well as 190 calories for the same serving size, it just isn't something I can have very often because...well...that is 200 calories!

Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative that has the same basic taste and consistency as Jif? I always expect there to be some difference in products as far as taste and consistency when we LapBanders are looking for alternatives, but a girl can only go so far! :biggrin:

I am completely open to peanut spreads as well as almond spreads and don't really care if they they have to be stirred with each use. Thanks a million!!!

I LOVE Jif PB, but between 16 grams of fat for a 2 tbs. serving as well as 190 calories for the same serving size, it just isn't something I can have very often because...well...that is 200 calories!

Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative that has the same basic taste and consistency as Jif? I always expect there to be some difference in products as far as taste and consistency when we LapBanders are looking for alternatives, but a girl can only go so far! :smile2:

I am completely open to peanut spreads as well as almond spreads and don't really care if they they have to be stirred with each use. Thanks a million!!!

YES there is help for you! lol. There is a powdered Peanut Butter called PB2. Its different from the other "alternatives" out there because it is actually real roasted peanuts that are pressed into powder. You can use milk or Water to reconstitute it and it tastes great. Or u can sprinkle the powder onto your food or into sauces and shakes. Its really tasty stuff! Thanks to Momof2redheads (sp?) for suggesting it to me. It only has 45 calories and it is VERY low in fat (5g I think). The company is called Bell Plantation or you can just google it. Try it. See if that works for you.

I make my choc PB herbalife shakes with PB2 (I buy it at Hyvee) and it is heavenly! No funky flavor -tastes the same as the real deal. It is good stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I make my choc PB herbalife shakes with PB2 (I buy it at Hyvee) and it is heavenly! No funky flavor -tastes the same as the real deal. It is good stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oops!! Sorry I missed one of your redheads! lol. But thanks again for the tip!! I love that stuff!!

I've used PB2 in the past and it's fine but their is a product called Better-n-peanut butter that is soooo good. You can get it at Trader Joe's and they have a website. It has 100 calories for 2 T and 2 grams of fat. It has really saved me, I love, love, love it!

I've used PB2 in the past and it's fine but their is a product called Better-n-Peanut Butter that is soooo good. You can get it at Trader Joe's and they have a website. It has 100 calories for 2 T and 2 grams of fat. It has really saved me, I love, love, love it!

PB2 is 45 cal. But I'll try anything once! lol. Maybe that's how I got this way! lol