Any one that knows me, heck, even some of my clients know that I have a serious problem with peanut butter. Complete addict. I have even blogged about it before.

A recent question from one of my readers left me wanting to bring this issue back to light, but with new info.

Question:

Leigh,

I absolutely LOVE peanut butter but tend to over-consume it when I
eat it. I always intend to eat only a serving and end up 2-3+. No,
it’s not the end of the world but it can make the difference in how
much of a deficit I create that day.

I often read that it’s best to just enjoy the food and if you allow
it more frequently it will become less tempting. Likewise, many say
simply remove the temptation from your pantry.

I know it’s not like I’m binging on chocolate bars everyday but it
can affect my progress. What do you tell your clients who battle this
type of problem?

Thanks,
Rachel

Answer:

Rachel, and readers…

The solution to you problems are here with me.

Now obviously if you have a PB addiction you at some point might have to weigh getting it out of the house, but first I suggest trying these alternatives.

1-Peanut Butter and Fat Free Cream Cheese

Mix your Peanut Butter with some Fat Free Cream Cheese (maybe add a little Splenda for sweetness) and you just doubled the amount of peanut butter goodness. FF Cream Cheese only has 30 calories per serving. This one is the big winner for low calories and high in protein/fat combo. Great for pre-bed.

2-PB2 and Better Butter Combo

PB2 is a de-fated dehydrated Peanut Butter. Better n Peanut Butter is a de-fated jarred peanut butter. Mixed together with some milk and you have LOADS of peanut butter yummy. The only draw back is low in the good fats but if looking for the taste this is a big winner.

3-Peanut Butter “Ice Cream” Recipe

INGREDIENTS

� 1 cup of cottage cheese (non-fat)
� 2 tbsp natty peanut butter of choice
� 1/4 cup of splenda
� 1 1/2 tbsp of cocoa powder
� sprinkle of salt (or salt substitute)

DIRECTIONS

Mix all together, put in a Tupperware container/bowl. Leave in freezer for 1 hour, after that leave in the back of the fridge.

For Whole Container
Calories: 355
Protein: 40
Fat: 17
Carbs: 7

Yum!