4 weeks out of surgery, still in the puréed diet and was looking for something I could take on the go (to get extra protein between meals).

Justin’s Vanilla Almond Butter is literally the best thing I’ve eaten in MONTHS. If you haven’t tried it, I highly suggest that you do (if you’re a fan of nut butters).

Anyone else tried it?

HW: 420 SW:320 PRE-VSG: 301

CW: 267 GW: 185

Sleeved: 03/26/18

That’s a lot of added sugar. More sugar than protein.

8 grams of sugar and 5grams of protein isn’t terrible. Particularly if you are eating it as a snack on rare occasions.


HW: 420 SW:320 PRE-VSG: 301
CW: 267 GW: 185
Sleeved: 03/26/18

If it fits your plan, go for it! Something with more sugar than Protein wasn’t on mine. Plus, I tried to spend the early days weaning myself off added sugar and killing off the cravings. I’m going on five years out and still avoid added sugar for the most part.

I personally avoid anything with added sugar, if it says "made with cane sugar" I avoid it. But that's just my personal opinion. I don't want to train my brain to be "attracted" (for a lack of better words) to sweet things. The only thing I eat that is remotely sweet, is the occasional fruit.

Same brand, no added sugar—

https://www.amazon.com/Butter-Justins-Ingredients-Gluten-free-Responsibly/dp/B00E1XPY3A

8 protein, 2 fiber, 2 sugar (naturally occurring)

20 minutes ago, jess9395 said:

Same brand, no added sugar—

https://www.amazon.com/Butter-Justins-Ingredients-Gluten-free-Responsibly/dp/B00E1XPY3A

8 Protein, 2 Fiber, 2 sugar (naturally occurring)

Good find!

This is the one I use and it’s getting hard to find. I don’t want to go on living without these. Enough protein and very little carb and can be eaten even while commuting.

https://www.target.com/p/wild-friends-protein-chocolate-peanut-butter-packet-1-5oz/-/A-50442031?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Grocery+Essentials+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Grocery&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=t&location=9031170&gclid=CjwKCAjwiPbWBRBtEiwAJakcpJbYIrKWlZxGsN4o780Efow3BFFbLZapXSLJPygzMnhsA8K3v1U0CBoCTpIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

if you find these anywhere get some. It seems like both these and Buff Bake are stopping being made and I feel these are literal lifesavers for Bariatric patients. They add protein to the peanut butter so it really is a perfect snack that can be in your car or bag even on a super hot day, and it stops the shaky hunger and is very tasty and satisfying. Check out the protein vs sugar and carbs.

16 hours ago, jess9395 said:

If it fits your plan, go for it! Something with more sugar than Protein wasn’t on mine. Plus, I tried to spend the early days weaning myself off added sugar and killing off the cravings. I’m going on five years out and still avoid added sugar for the most part.

I have really taken after you. Thank you in general for so many great suggestions. And yes I’d be happy if these protein packets of peanut butter had zero sugar! I also avoid all sweet tasting stuff. But the one I use has 12 G protein and 3 g sugar.

Here’s almond butter with no added sugar—

Classic Almond Butter Squeeze Packs by Justin's, Only Two Ingredients, Gluten-free, Non-GMO, Responsibly Sourced, Pack of 10 (1.15oz each) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01684FP1U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OsZ3AbZA4JNNP

Those wild friends ones look great too bad they are discontinued!

Yeah you won’t find nut butter with zero sugar because the nuts contain natural sugar, but I try to find ones with no added sugar anyhow!