peanut butter powder...

some of my favorite food combinations are with peanut butter, i LOVE peanut butter...especially if it is the chunky, salted, natural kind.

peanut butter and chocolate
peanut butter and jelly
peanut butter and honey
peanut butter and banana
peanut butter and bacon on a burger

but this high calorie nut butter can have a lot of added sugar and fillers, making it not always the best choice.  i recently found that they make peanut butter powder, which is very finely ground peanuts.  this powder can be mixed in with water to create a lower calorie version of  peanut butter, or used for baking or smoothies (my fav way to use it).

it has significantly less calories while maintaining the peanut butter taste we all love.  for 2 tablespoons it is 65 calories compared to normal peanut butter at 190 calories.  i bought the brand "PB fit" which is gluten free, GMO free and all natural.  the 15 oz jar runs about $13-$15 on amazon, and it lasts a long time. 

peanut butter banana protein smoothie:

1/2 frozen banana
1/4 cup full fat greek yogurt
1/2 cup water
2 T PB fit peanut butter powder
1 t cinnamon
3 t chia seeds