By Shannon Flanagan – CPT
Peanut butter…the best spread that goes with everything, right? If it didn’t have such a high calorie and fat count I would eat it by the spoonful all day long. I discovered a product called PB2 about a year ago and now I use this on just about anything. It is an all-natural, powdered peanut butter from non-GMO roasted peanuts. You get the delicious nutty flavor with 85% fewer fat calories than traditional peanut butter!!!! I still use almond butter for my fats, but this is another great option for snacks! Here are a few recipes you can make at home with a peanut powder and cut a good 200 calories in your meals!
Oatmeal Raisin Muffin
1 ¼ cup oats
1 ½ cup quinoa flour (or any flour of choice)
4 tsp baking soda
1 cup of plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup extra virgin coconut oil1 egg 3 egg whites lightly beaten
1 tsp organic vanilla extract
¾ cup PB2 powder mixed with a little water to form a paste
¾ cup raw honey
½ cup raisins
1 tsp sea salt
Directions:
Combine flour, oats, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl, then stir the raisins in.
In a second bowl, mix honey, yogurt, PB2 paste, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until blended.
Spray muffin pan with coconut spray. Bake in a preheated oven 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Chicken Satay
1 cup fat free Greek yogurt
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp fresh ginger
tsp curry powder
1 ½ lbs chicken breasts (skinless & boneless) cut into small strips
20 skewers
Coconut oil spray
PB2 dipping sauce
6 tbsp Peanut powder
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp. coconut sugar
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp ginger
6 tbsp. hot water
Mix in a food processor
Directions:
1. In a small bowl combine yogurt, garlic, ginger and curry powder. Stir well.
2. Pour into a backing dish, place chicken in dish and coat. Cover and let it sit in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
3. Put chicken on to skewers. Spray grill with oil, then grill each chicken for 3-5 minutes per side.
4. Grab a skewer, dip, and enjoy!
Chocolate PB2 Protein Smoothie
1 cup almond milk
2 tbsp. PB2
1 scoop chocolate whey protein
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp of stevia
1/2 banana
4-6 ice cubes
Directions
Dump all ingredients in a blender and blend until you reach desired texture.