Quite awhile ago, I won a Giveaway from Leslie at Something Brilliant is Brewing. One of the prizes was a jar of PB2. Have you ever heard of it? I hadn't until I started blogging and saw it mentioned on quite a few foodie blogs. It is Powdered Peanut Butter. As you can see by the label, it has 85% fewer Fat calories then regular peanut butter. Well, it has been sitting in the cabinet at work for forever and I decided to try it for breakfast on Thursday. In order to make it you just take 2 Tablespoons of the powder and 1 Tablespoon of water and stir well. I spread it on a piece of wheat toast and put sliced banana on top. The verdict? It was good. It was not my Jiff Super Chunk but for the calories it saves, it is a suitable substitute. I think it would be great in recipes and plan on trying it with some Pad Thai noodles. You can get it online through Bell Plantation or at specialty grocery stores. There is a search tool on their website to determine where you can get it in your neck of the woods. They also have Peanut Oil and Chocolate Peanut Butter as well.
Dawne over at Fixing Myself Thinner had a giveaway for a CSN Stores Gift Certificate that I won. They have just about everything you could want and then some but I was looking for a glass/ceramic baking dish and this is what I got. It is a 2.5 Quart Lasagna Dish. The manufacturer is Emile Henry This is not the first time I have ordered something from CSN. They have a great website, lots and lots to choose from and really great prices. My neighbor Lu and I are going to make a lasagna in it this weekend. I will let you know how it turns out. (Pretty color huh?)
Bruce is finally going to be interned in Santa Clara at the Mission Cemetery which makes me happy. One day next week (like Wednesday or Thursday) I will meet the Public Administrator there and have a little ceremony during my lunch hour and have him placed in the niche. Not sure if I will do it alone or not...
My goals for the weekend are to put away the Christmas stuff and to get to the gym on one of the days. I need to go to my moms and work on her filing but I am not sure if I am up to it. It requires patience and I am not sure if I have any right now LOL. Plus Dave and I had a spiff this morning before I came to work... joy of joys. Until next time...
I will definitely keep my eye out for the peanut butter alternative. What a great find!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review on the PB2! I had been wondering about it. Now if I can just find it!
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love the PB2. there is a chocolate one as well. I use the regular and put it in my oatmeal!! YUMMY!!
ReplyDeleteHaven't tried the PB2, but have found a - likely - similar Peanut Butter alternative. Several months back, I found that Target (the ones with larger grocery sections) carry Better Than Peanut Butter which, while not quite the same as Peanut Butter, is super tasty.
ReplyDeleteI've heard of PB2 but never heard how it was until now. Have a great weekend and thanks for being my first ;-D
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of PB2, but I think it may be a good alternative for my hubby who has to watch his fat intake and loves PB. I hope the conversation goes well. When in a difficult conversation, I force myself to stay positive. I also remind myself that these are "growing" experiences for me as a human being and like other things they will be over soon! Have a great weekend! Michele
ReplyDeletegood luck at coffee tomorrow and hang in there.
ReplyDeleteI love PB2. I mostly use it to drizzle over things and in oatmeal. A little bit drizzled over sliced bananas in the evening makes a scrumptious and satisfying snack. You're quite the winner, Katie (two prizes - Yipee).
ReplyDeleteIt must be driving you crazy about what's going on with your friend. Listen fully without interrupting (easier said than done) and count to 5 before you start to talk. If she butts in say, "Oh, I don't know you weren't finished. Please continue and then I'll have my turn." I've used it and it's a good one. If you are feeling cornered on some of the issues tell her you need time to think about it and you'll have to meet later to respond. It's a great way of keeping your cool. Hope it all works out for the best.
Love the lasagne dish. I would use that UP. LOL! Also, thanks SOOO much for the heads up on the PB2. I had no clue that existed. My husband is a PB fan like whoa! This will help him in his weight loss! OMG! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSomeone suggested PB2 to me when I was recovering from having teeth pulled. It is excellent in smoothies. Just noticed powdered honey at the store the other day... wondering about it now, lol.
ReplyDeleteYou lucky winner, enjoy that lasagne dish. It looks nice! :)
I am so curious about PB2, since I have been picking at the JIF lately...
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Hi Katie - Glad you finally tried the PB2 and like it. I was wondering what you thought. You're right that it isn't Skippy super chunk, but it's darn decent considering the calorie savings.
ReplyDeleteNice lasagna dish! I hope you have a great weekend.
OMG- Sushi, Peanut Butter, and Pad Thai all in one post! You must be my foodie soulmate!
ReplyDeleteI discovered this a few months ago,
ReplyDeleteand love it to bits and back again!
The PB2, that is.
Good luck tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI didn't like PB2 when I tried it about 2 years ago...wonder if I might like it better now that I'm more used to natural peanut butter. Hmmm, can't beat the calories!
I agree with you about PB2. It doesn't taste exactly like peanut butter, but it's definitely an awesome substitute! I put it in my smoothies when I'm make a pb shake! :)
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