4 Recipes Using Peanut Butter Substitutes

Need a Substitute?

• There may be several reasons why you want to substitute peanut butter:

– Allergies

– Trying to lose weight

– You don’t care for the taste

Peanut Butter Substitutes

• Almond butter

• Coconut butter

• Hazelnut butter

• Macadamia nut butter

• Pecan butter

• Walnut butter

Peanut Butter Powder

• Another peanut butter substitute that can help with weight loss is peanut butter powder.

• Has less fat and fewer calories.

Gluten-Free Almond

Oatmeal Protein Bars Ingredients • 1 cup almond butter • 3 ounces vanilla plant-based

protein powder • 1/2 cup maple syrup (you can

also use honey) • 2 eggs • 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-by-11-inch pan with cooking

spray. 2. In a small bowl, use an electric mixer to mix almond butter,

protein powder, and maple syrup. Beat in the eggs. 3. Stir in rolled oats, coconut, and baking soda, and mix well. 4. Firmly press stiff dough into the pan using the back of a spoon. 5. Bake for 12 minutes or until the top browns slightly. 6. Cool pan on a rack, cut into 18 squares, and store leftovers in an

airtight container. Adapted from POPSUGAR

Gluten-Free Almond

Oatmeal Protein Bars

Skinny Crockpot Thai Peanut

Chicken Ingredients • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts • 1 red pepper, diced • 1 white onion, chopped • ½ cup creamy peanut butter (try using

moistened powdered peanut butter to decrease calories)

• 1 lime, juiced • ½ cup vegetable broth • ¼ cup soy sauce • ½ tablespoon cumin • Brown rice • Chopped scallions • Crushed peanuts • Cilantro

Directions

1. Place chicken in the base of crock pot. Top with red pepper and onion.

2. In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, lime juice, vegetable broth, soy sauce, and cumin. Pour sauce over chicken.

3. Cook on low for 3-4 hours. Remove from slow cooker and serve over brown rice.

4. Top with scallions, peanuts, and cilantro.

Adapted from Rachel Schultz

Skinny Crockpot Thai Peanut

Chicken

Peanut Butter Brownie Bites Ingredients For brownies:

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

• 1/2 cup protein powder

• 2/3 cup raw sugar

• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 banana

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup vegan dark chocolate chips

For peanut butter swirl:

• 1/4 cup creamy all-natural peanut butter (or PB powder)

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray mini muffin tin with cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, stir the dry ingredients together (flour, protein powder, sugar,

cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt), and set aside. 3. Mash the banana in a large bowl. Stir in the olive oil, one teaspoon vanilla, and

chocolate chips. 4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and mix well (it will be thick). 5. Use a spoon to fill each of the muffin wells just to the top. 6. In a small ceramic bowl, mix the peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and

vanilla. Pop the bowl in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, until slightly softened. 7. Add a dollop of the peanut butter mixture to the top of each brownie bite. 8. Bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before moving to a cooling rack. 9. Enjoy! Store uneaten brownie bites in an airtight container. Adapted from POPSUGAR

Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

Peanut Butter Cup

Chocolate Shake Ingredients

• 4 frozen bananas, cut in thirds

• 2 heaping spoons all natural, creamy peanut butter (or almond butter for a more mild taste)

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 1/2 cups vanilla almond milk

Directions

Combine all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Add more almond milk to make the shake less thick.

Adapted from MamaMiss

Peanut Butter Cup

Chocolate Shake

Improve Your Health!

• Find powdered peanut butter at BetterBody Foods

• You can also shop for PB Fit in your local grocery store.