The Top Four Peanut Butter's
Not a one of the following Peanut Butter's contain trans fat, hydrogenated oils, or preservatives. Best of all, they ALL taste amazing.
1. Skippy Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
This is the first all-natural spread seen that requires no stirring and no refrigeration. It has a smidge more sodium and saturated fat than the other three.
Per 2 tablespoons: 180 calories, 16 grams of fat (3.5 saturated) and 150mg of sodium.
2. Naturally More Peanut Butter
From the taste, you would never know this powered-up peanut butter was loaded with a combination of wheat germ, flaxseed, flaxseed oil, and egg whites for a protein and omega-3 boost.
Per 2-tablespoons: 169 calories, 11 grams of fat.
3. Smucker's Natural Chunky Peanut Butter
Just salty enough and studded with nutty nuggets for a satisfying crunch, each 2-tablespoon serving has 2.5 grams of saturated fat and 120 milligrams of sodium.
Per 2 tablespoons: 210 calories, 16 grams of fat.
4. MaraNatha Organic Creamy and Roasted Peanut Butter
This peanut butter boasts a short ingredient list and is easy to stir. Plus, it is low in sodium (only 80 milligrams) and has a mere 2 grams of saturated fat.
Per 2 tablespoons: 190 calories, 16 grams of fat.
How About Some Quick Peanut Butter Nibbles?
- Put peanut butter on a toasted whole-wheat English muffin; top with pear slices and honey.
- Blend peanut butter, a banana, 1 percent milk and a little vanilla extract for a smoothie for two.
- Make a sauce by combining light brown sugar, low-sodium soy sauce, lime juice, peanut butter, crushed red pepper, and a minced garlic clove. Serve with vegetables, pita wedges, or chicken.
- One whole-wheat tortilla with 1 tablespoon reduced-fat peanut butter and 1-tablespoon all-fruit strawberry jam.
See also:
Prevention's Peanut Butter Diet
Peanut Butter Protection
Peanut Power
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