PB2 Review

Since I'm on a low-calorie diet, I haven't had peanut butter in forever. Then, I found this product called PB2. Oh. My. Goodness. My diet savior. I'll let Bell Plantation, the creator of this amazing product, explain it: 

Through a unique process created by Bell Plantation that does not involve the use of any chemicals; over 90% of the fat is removed from the peanut. Essentially the oil is squeezed out of roasted peanuts and what remains is a peanut powder. The resulting all-natural product is unbelievable!The possibilities for PB2 are limited only by the users imagination and creativity! An outstanding natural protein source sprinkle on shakes, yogurts, smoothies, great for outdoor sports. Excellent for ice cream as it will not seize while processing, ganaches, frostings, truffles, soufflés, cakes, muffins, brownies. Dissolves easily for savory applications- Asian noodle sauces, breadings and crust especially for seafood. It is also wonderful for baking either reconstituted or as a powder.

So, there you have it. The directions on the package say to mix 2 tablespoons of PB2 with 1 tablespoon of water. You can even just add the powder alone to smoothies, ice cream, recipes, etc. Wherever it calls for peanut butter, just use PB2!

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Okay, so let's compare the real thing with the just-as-good-as-the-real-thing powder (2 tablespoons of PB2 and 2 tablespoons of generic peanut butter)

Nutrition:

Peanut butter: 190 Calories, 16 grams fat, 6 grams carbs, 8 grams protein, 2 grams fiber

PB2: 45 Calories, 1.5 grams fat, 5 grams carbs, 5 grams protein, 2 grams fiber

Chocolate PB2: 45 Calories, 1 gram fat, 6 grams carbs, 4 grams protein, 1 gram fiber

Taste:
PB2 is almost the exact same taste as full fat peanut butter. Maybe a little...... better?

Texture: 
Since you're in control of how much water you mix PB2 with, you can make it whatever texture you want to make it.

Smell: PB2 smells so good. I probably couldn't tell the difference if I was blindfolded and given both PB2 and peanut butter to smell.

Final Verdict: PB2 is a wonderful alternative to dieters, health nuts, and average Joe's alike. It makes a great swap-in for full fat peanut butter in many things such as smoothies, muffins, cookies, brownies, etc.

There you have it. My impression of PB2 versus full fat peanut butter. (I mainly use PB2 in the powder form to use as a dry dip for apples, bananas, carrots, and anything else my imagination can think of.)