I’ve been getting the question “What do you think about PB2?” a lot lately on my Facebook page. PB2 is a powdered peanut butter, made by squeezing natural oils out of the peanut and then dehydrating what’s left, yielding a powder in which 90% of the fat is removed from the peanut.
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This is the truth about PB2 and why you’ll never see me eat this manufactured substitute for peanut butter:
- PB2 Is Not Whole Real Food – When I talk about the foods I eat, I tell people I want to choose the most nutrient dense foods on the planet and PB2 is just not one of them. The beauty of a peanut is that it contains all of the nutrients nature intended. It has a healthy dose of fat, protein and vitamins. PB2 extracts almost all of the essential monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, leaching the vitamin E content which is fat soluble, therefore reducing the nutritional content of the whole food. The fat is what keeps you satisfied and reduces cravings making just a tablespoon of real peanut butter so satisfying. This powdered form looks pretty clean when you review the ingredients, but it’s just another way for manufacturers to trick you into thinking less calories is better for you. They have to add a mixture of sugar and salt into the powder to make it taste better without the fat. I know I’d rather have the fat vs. the sugar and salt!
- PB2 Is Not Organic – Conventional peanuts are some of the most heavily sprayed crops ever. The amount of toxic pesticides sprayed on peanuts is suspected to have caused the increase in peanut allergies. As you know, peanuts have a very thin and porous outer layer and shell that allows toxins in easily. These toxins are not something you can wash off. Remember increased exposure to pesticides are linked to birth defects, nerve damage and cancer. The President’s Cancer Panel has urged us not to consume food sprayed with pesticides and doesn’t believe any amount is safe.
- PB2 Has Added Sugar – It might not be that much added sugar but knowing what refined sugar does to my mind and my body – I try to avoid it at all costs unless it’s a special occasion. I eat nut butter almost everyday so I make sure that my variety is sugar free and made from whole organic nuts.
Also, this sugar could be made from genetically modified sugar beets.(The company recently confirmed they do not contain GMOs.)
- Peanuts May Contain Aflatoxin – The mold that is frequently present in peanuts creates a carcinogen called Aflatoxin. This chemical has been shown to cause liver cancer according to this study in developing countries where there is a large consumption of corn, peanuts and grains grown without strict regulation of the quality of soil. Here in the United States, the FDA allows aflatoxin into our food system at varying levels. This is just not something I want to consume on a regular basis, even in small “approved” doses. For people who have had cancer or already have compromised liver function, you should really consider this information. This is why I choose to eat Jungle Peanuts if I have a choice, because they are grown in an environment and harvested in a way that does not produce this toxin.
- And… Almond Butter is Better For Your Health – According to this analysis taken from Prevention, almond butter has 69% more calcium, twice as much fiber, 86% more iron, and 169% more vitamin E than peanut butter.
And just in case you ask – I like Tree of Life Organic Almond Butter and Once Again Organic Almond Butter. In both these products, the oil stays nicely mixed in when kept in the refrigerator, it’s extra creamy, raw and delicious – more than any other 100% pure almond butter I’ve ever tasted. A lot of stores don’t carry these brands, but if you live in Charlotte, you can find them both at Healthy Home Market.
If you still like to eat regular peanut butter – always choose one ingredient organic peanut butter like this one.
I hope I didn’t burst anyone’s bubble about PB2. Just remember when a product seems too good to be true, it probably is!
What’s your favorite nut butter?
Food Babe
P.S. If you know someone who’s eating PB2, please share this post with them.
Thanks for posting this. I’m part of a facebook fitness group with about 4,000 people, and so many of them have been raving about PB2. I had been teeter tottering on the idea. But I think you just helped me make my decision. I’m new to the nut butter scene. But I’m going to Sprouts today to buy Organic milk for my little guy, and might pick up a couple of nutbutters, too. I’ve been making him pb&j with regular peanut butter, but have definitely changed my mind on that, too! Thanks!
we may be a part of the same group Desirae, because people in my FB group are raving about it as well. I was skeptical about it and haven’t tried it yet, and this article has backed up my decision for sure.
I prefer making my own. I have to admit I stick to peanut butter, but I am sure almond butter would be just as good. With peanut butter, it takes less than 5 minutes and you don’t even need to add extra oil. It’s amazing!
I have to admit my bubble has been burst- I use PB2 in shakes and smoothies. Maybe not any more….
We use almond butter in smoothies and baking whenever a recipe calls for peanut butter. Works great!
Excellent post!! Thank you for explaining this and especially for including the positives for almonds!
I was skeptical of this PB2 when I heard about it. Glad I didn’t purchase it. We love Justin’s Maple Almond Butter! It’s the best!
what about the powdered kind that is organic? here is the one I use:
http://www.bettylousinc.com/products_detail.php?id=287&ref=0
I usually just use raw almond butter, but I prefer the powdered PB in my smoothies…let me know what you think!!
The first couple of points still apply to this organic version. I do appreciate the fact that they are using coconut sugar. It’s a step above PB2 – but still would never buy it. Why not put real nut butter in your smoothies?
The reason not to use real peanut butter is because of the extra calories and fat.
Sounds like you don’t need to watch your weight -but I do! Having a way to easily get extra protein without the extra calories is a win-win for me.
I love PB2 and it is very filling. I’m excited to hear about the organic version -I’ll use that one next time.
Thanks for the info I was just going to order more PB2 and now going to try this one.
Contrary to popular belief, consuming fat does not make you fat… Eating refined carbs, sugar and to much refined polyunsaturated fats (like trans fats) do. Ditch the refined powdered PB (w/added sugar) and go for the real thing. In fact, try adding some virgin coconut oil in your smoothies. Boosts your metabolism, naturally!
Calories DO make you fat, and it’s disingenuous to say that it’s okay because they are “good” calories. Those of us on weight loss plans are limited in the amount we can consume; daily servings of “organic” peanut butter isn’t workable for most of us.
This conclusions here are self righteous and alarmist in the extreme. Limited amounts of PB2 aren not going to cause any significant harm, for godsakes. There are much more important things to worry about.
JKH:
Read or listen to Dr Robert Lustig. Sugar (there’s a small bit in PB2) makes you fat. Raw whole foods (even those with lots of fat in them like almonds) do NOT make us fat.
All calories are NOT alike. Calories from sugars and processed foods are “bad” calories. Calories from whole (non-processed) foods are generally “good” calories.
If fat makes you fat, then why is it that Americans have trimmed 7% of the fat they eat from their diets in the past 20 years but now weigh 20% more? Genetically engineered and processed foods make you fat. Getting in the habit of starving yourself all morning and crashing in the afternoon makes you fat. If a skinny person is telling you fat is okay, maybe you should listen.
If you are worried about calories and fat then do what I do a use 1 tbsp of peanut or almond butter in your protein shake. I am trying to lose weight too… PB2 has 45 calories, peanut butter has 180-200 depending… that is only an extra 150 calories or so, that certainly wont make you gain 10 lbs in a week. It is a very small difference when you actually think about it. plus if you use only 1 tbsp on real nut butter its only a 50 cal difference. Id rather the healthy version (no salt no sugar added) that gives you energy then fake processed powder with added sugar and pesticides that can lead to health problems. Nuts are a healthy fat and your body needs healthy fats (raw nuts, avacado, etc).
Oh and not to mention… raw peanut butter has 5g protein for ONE tbsp (one tbsp is 100 cals) PB2 is 5g for TWO tbsp. Its not more protein per serving. Suck up the extra 50 calories and use 1tbsp of raw nut butter 🙂
What are your thoughts on sunflower butter?
I notice you can’t find raw peanut butter. Is that because of the mold? Anyway, those no-stirs add palm oil to something already fat-laden…seriously? My daughter pours the oil off the top of regular (organic) peanut butter, so that helps alot. Since Dr Esselstyn says it is healthier to eat RAW nuts and seeds, I am going to get some jungle peanuts and make my own when I want peanut butter. Right now I soak/rinse whatever nut or seed I want and then blend it…works great and better quality than I see available (can always add honey and cocoa powder!).
Great idea – I think Sunfoods makes a jungle peanut butter you can buy… I haven’t tried it yet, but plan to this week at the Expo East products show. Good Luck!
Great post! I had never heard of it! Ha! We love almond butter too but actually have been doing sunbutter more than anything 🙂
I like Tree of Life for almond butter and Smucker’s Natural for peanut butter. I was wondering what you thought of Justin’s nut butters. They claim to be all natural then I notice they have things added like palm oil and maple syrup. I’m not sure if palm fruit oil is healthy or not.
I don’t like the added oils – you just don’t need it.
I don’t like the plastic jars Justin’s uses. I try to buy food packed in glass as much as possible.
Also wondering what is they best way to stir these natural nut butters. I have tried using a knife and then using an immersion blender. The problem with the immersion blender is that is gets stuck and causes the oil to spill out of the top.
My husband came up with a great idea to stir natural nut butters. We typically buy the same brand all the time, so when we had a jar that was empty & slated for the recycling bin, he washed the lid & then drilled a hole in the middle of it just big enough for one side of my hand mixer to go through. When we open a new jar of nut butter, we’ll put the one mixer through the lid, then screw the lid onto the new jar and slowly run the hand mixer. The lid keeps all the oil from splashing out. We keep the lid with the hole in it in our utinsil drawer & pull it out anytime we open a new jar of nut butter. 🙂
Thats a great idea! I will try it. Thank you!
I store my nut butters in the refrigerator upside down. The oils will naturally distribute evenly through the butter and no need to stir it when you use it! Try it! It works!
Also, I usually pull the jar out about 10 minutes before I need to spread it and by that time it becomes a bit more spreadable!
Thank you! I will definitely try this also. That would be so much easier than anything I have tried to far!
Glad I haven’t opened my jar yet, I think I will keep it with my earthquake supplies!
Noooooo! I love pb2 :(.
Bummer.
What would be a good peanut butter? I’m not a huge fan of almonds.
I can not stand almonds, but I love almond butter! I would give it a try and not write it off just yet. 🙂
Your body know best, get real quiet, and listen throughout the day. It has lots to say. Perhaps a little PB2 is good for you! Peanuts have their issues, but they are special too. They are a legume, they appear to have a very satisfying protein. Also, they are a good source of Resveratrol, about 50% the amount of red wine. Live long and happy!
Try this….it is awesome!
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I thought about trying almond butter, but never have. I usually blend my own peanuts to make peanut butter. I’ve never heard of PB2 before.
Many people mistakenly believe peanuts are nuts, but they are legumes and fall into the same category as beans… so why compare a legume to a nut? I don’t eat PB much at all, in fact almonds are my preferred nut, in their raw form, but there is nowhere in this article that even mentions that a peanut is not a nut!!
That’s a good point… Maybe I should have said that. Regardless most people choose between peanut butter or almond butter based on the buying patterns I have seen and this is why Prevention.com decided to compare the two.
Is there a brand of almond butter that has a salt content similar to conventional peanut butter? I use Holsum brand natural peanut butter (just peanuts and salt, but somewhat on the salty side particularly since there’s no offsetting sugar that most brands have), and try as I might I just don’t like lower sodium peanut butter. Since I have no medical issues that make salt a problem, I’m gonna stick with what I like. But I would LOVE to find an almond butter that isn’t low sodium, if such a thing exists.
Trader Joe’s carries house brand Almond Butter with Sea Salt.. It’s delicious! 🙂
Thanks much for the recommendation! I’ll try it!
As soon as I heard of this stuff I just imagined them adding sugar to the scraps of the peanut oil industry and calling it the new health craze… Not buying it. Almond butter for the win!
My Dad grew up eating jars of old-fashioned peanut butter, and he taught me what their family did to mix the oil in with the rest of the peanut butter. Store the jars upside-down on the shelf or counter until you are close to ready to using it. Then, turn it right-side up so the oil can make its way through the peanut butter again. It naturally mixes slowly over time. I never have to do much of a mix when I do it this way; I’m able to eaily give it a stir with a table knife when
I first open a new jar and it’s ready to use!
I love this trick!
Food Babe what’s your favorite brand of almond butter at Earth Fare? I’ve been buying the organic peanut butter (1 ingredient) there, but would like to try the almond butter. Have never had it. Thanks!!
Maranatha Organic Raw Crunchy or Creamy…. I had to buy a non-organic one the other day (because I had already gone to two stores and they were out at both…) – It was called “Once Again” and I got the crunchy kind …. I’ve been eating it by the spoon for dessert with raw cacao nibs! DELICIOUS!
The Earth Fare near me has a machine near the bulk foods that you can use to grind your own almond butter. It’s fresh and only uses almonds, my kids and I are hooked on it!
I’ve been having this same conversation with so many of my friends lately too! Thank you for your stance. I don’t understand why people are constantly looking for ways to remove fat, it just isn’t the problem. Processing is, and this is just more processing. So refreshing to see it in print 🙂
How is fat not the problem?
2 tbsps of almond butter have 16 grams of fat and 6 grams of protein and 200 calories. Add bread and jelly or some other ingredient and you might as well eat — fill in your favorite fatty, high calories food.
Fat is very calorie dense.
I need protein without all that added fat – cause I don’t burn enough calories in a day to be able to take that many calories in. If it weren’t for the PB2 I would not be able to have a quick protein fix on busy days.
And no I don’t work for PB2 – I’m just a busy vegetarian with aging joints who needs to figure out what to eat.
I see nothing in this article that makes me think it’ s not a great option.
Hi Sandra!
Of course everyone knows what works best for their own body. For me personally, I choose to eat little to no processed foods, lots of fruits and veggies, and basically all the good fat I want.
There is actually a great deal of research behind the benefits of fats in the weight loss effort. (Dr. Perricone is a great source.) Essential fatty acid has been proven to help aid fat loss. I eat salmon and other cold water fish several times a week, put several tablespoons of olive oil on my eggs in the morning, add coconut oil to my smoothies and eat nut butters every single day and I’ve not had a body fat % higher than 18% in the past 6 years and it’s currently at 14%.
I recently put my father on a similar plan and he has lost 25 pounds in the past 7 weeks. Neither of us does an intense form of exercise. I practice yoga several times a week and we both walk for 30 minutes a few times a week.
As I mentioned before, I truly believe we all know what works for our own bodies. I also think that the newest research has shown that our fat-phobia may not be justified.
My dad was sceptical but he’s amazed at his results. There is a little story about him on my website if you are interested 🙂
I know it’s hard to find the right foods to eat in our hectic world, I keep a bag of raw almonds in my purse at all times, that helps me. Best of luck to you!
Crystal
Sandra-fat (healthy, from nature) isn’t the problem, processed foods are. Like Foodbabe noted in her article, if something seems too good to be true, it is. I have a Jay Robb protein shake every morning with frozen strawberries & fresh spinach, if I know I’ll have a hectic day & it’ll be hard to get my calories in I’ll add a couple T of almond butter. I think sometimes you have to pick your battles about good food on the go (like a protein shake instead of an omelet) but why not avoid processed foods when it’s possible and pick things that are as close as their natural state as practical (the way nature intended)
Agree. I do eat healthy food and avoid overly processed food. Never eat junk food. But that does not magically make me thin.
Calories are calories. Fat has a lot of calories not matter how “healthy” it is.
I’m in my 50’s and have low thyroid. I burn about 1600 calories in a day – so I have to watch every one. No room for extra fat.
If you take in 16 gms of fat to get 6 grams of protein – your nutrition is very unbalanced in my opinion.
I am totally for healthy food – and unprocessed food. But I don’t buy this idea that means you can eat a bunch of fat and defy the rules of physics. Doesn’t work for me.
I used to think that way (I too have very low thyroid) until I read “Good Calories Bad Calories” by Gary Taubes, it really changed how I ate and I found I lost weight by adding more healthy fats to my diet. Calories in Calories out (CICO) theory is not as simple as it seems.
Bottom line is it’s all about finding what works for each of us and I’m glad you seem to have done so, rock on.
P.S. Another good read by Taubes is “Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It.” (btw I don’t know Taubes and am not promoting him for any commercial reason).
I’ll be sending this to the owner of my gym… I admit that I love it in my shakes too, but will look for an alternative now. Thanks for the post.
I use a powdered peanut butter that doesn’t contain sugar. I am trying to lose weight and I need the reduced fat calories and extra protein in my pre-workout smoothies. Choosing not to eat peanuts is completely different. If you don’t eat any peanuts, then of course why would you eat powdered PB. However not all powdered PB is bad, and as a vegetarian who is trying slim down, I find powdered PB to be both a delicious and nutritious addition to my smoothies. I use almond butter and regular natural peanut butter elsewhere in limited amounts.
Oh man! I’m bummed! I just bought a large-ish package of both the regular & chocolate version at the recommendation of my trainer!
Chocolate version! OMG! I’m going to have to get it!
What about Adam’s? That’s the only brand of PB I buy- I <3 it. Also, I'll just make my own almond butter or buy Maranatha. Oh!- sunflower nut butter is my new favorite treat.
The unstirred Adam’s, that is…
I will continue to use it…just sparingly. I love it in my shakes, and I am sure that it’s still a lot better alternative than eating a bowl of chips with processed cheese dip, or eating ice cream or twinkies. I am trying to lose weight as well. Doesn’t most “regular” non-organic peanut butter have added sugar and salt? Most I’ve seen do. It’s not perfect, definitely…but there could be worse things. 🙁
I agree. It is a pretty healthy option.
Forget the nutrition angle… the taste alone is a reason to hate PB2. I was excited to try it but I thought it was disgusting. (And I’m NOT picky.) : \
Great post! I haven’t heard of this product but won’t try. Also, the link to the President’s Cancer Panel Warning was helpful and interesting. It’s nice to see that our government is starting to make changes.
Thanks for sharing this – kind of makes me sad becaue of love this stuff:{ http://www.bettylousinc.com/products_detail.php?id=287&ref=0
This is an organic powdered peanut butter- what are you thoughts on this one?
There’s just no need to be so concerned with the good fats from nuts! Thanks for the side-by-side comparison of peanut and almond butter. I knew there were more reasons than just taste that I made the switch!
— Kristy @ Wine Logic
Whole Foods has an almond butter made by their 365 brand that is only roasted almonds, nothing else added. I can’t remember how much I paid for it, but generally, their 365 brand is fairly reasonable. And thanks for the tip to store it upside down. Definitely turned my almond butter and my peanut butter upside down after reading! 🙂
Hey Food Babe! I’m wondering what refined sugar does to the mind. Can you point me in the direction of a (or a few) good resources?
I really need some help since I’m afraid I’m addicted to sugar.
Thanks!
Anna
We have a local health food store here in San Diego called Jimbo’s. They sell organic peanut butter that has only 1 ingredient…”organic peanuts.” I’ve been giving this to my kids and so happy that we have made the switch from conventional peanut butter. But now are you saying this is not healthy for them?
I am allergic to tree nuts, so peanut butter it is for me. I do like PB2 in spite of it’s lacks, but use it only in selected recipes….not as a substitute for the more normal butter on bread/crackers, etc.
Just came across your blog and LOVE it! My husband just brought home “just great stuff” peanut butter and I was wondering if its the ingredients of the powdered stuff or the process of it that is the worst for you? This one is all organic, non gmo, and made with organic coconut sugar. What do you think?
Basically, this is an industrial byproduct. Why do I want to eat the factory leftovers? They are marketing this product to people who eat low-fat diets because this product has no fat.
I don’t really care for PB 2…. I much prefer peanut flour. I buy it in bulk and there’s no added sugar. Yes, peanut flour is defatted so it’s almost the same thing as pb2 but it’s a better choice. It goes for anything, when you have a more restricted diet or choose not to eat certain things, other things like pb2 or for me peanut flour become regular staples. You either eat higher carb, fat or higher calorie foods or you choose lighter lower calorie foods. No one eats pb2 as their main source of calories… It’s an addition to something or it helps make the make tastier and I’m all for making things taste better in a less fattening way.
I like PB2, since PB available locally is full of trans fats (and not labeled, but we all know what Partially Hydrogenated ____ oil is), and my doctor has told me in no uncertain terms to cut back on all saturated fats. The shelf stability is another deciding factor.
Taste added in I prefer sunflower seed butter.
Organic versus not organic is NOT important to me. I eat what I can afford and almost everything organic is too expensive for me to bother with.
PB2 is perfectly fine for you. It’s much healthier than peanut butter when you are trying to lose weight. Most peanut butter is full of fats and sugar. I love that I can eat PB2 with my meals and still get protein without all that extra fat.
Also, how is this not Organic? It’s sold in almost EVERY organic store. I’m not sure you’ve done your research very well. You don’t know which peanuts they used, you assumed.
PB2 is so much better than peanut butter. It carries lots of nutrients and hardly any sugar.
Just because something is sold in an “organic store” doesn’t make it organic. If the peanuts used were in fact organic, it would be listed on the package. But it’s not.
Do you realize that the “thin and porous shell” on the peanut, grows underground? It is not exposed to sprays.
“Unfortunately, though, nearly all of the peanuts consumed in the U.S. are now among the most carcinogenic and pesticide-contaminated of any snack we commonly eat…. It is primarily due to the peanuts’ direct contact with the soil that they have become harmful, and even dangerous, to your health.”
http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/04/12/12/peanuts_most_are_carcinogenic__amp_pesticide-contaminated_but_there_are_safe_sources.htm
Noooooo!! I loved PB2. Thanks for the informative article though!
So glad you posted this – I love PB2! Do you have information on Better’n Peanut Butter?
this is a stupid irrelevant article according to science based facts……
I feel like this article is somewhat misleading- you start out shooting down PB2, but your chart compares peanut butter and almond butter. Like others have mentioned, PB2 is a great alternative for people trying to lose weight- and it’s hardly the same thing as swapping Diet Coke for regular Coke. I get my good fats all day long from fruits and veggies and and raw nuts. Peanut butter is what I consider a luxury food, not an essential, but since I love the taste of peanut butter (prefer it to almond butter), I am perfectly fine swapping it out for PB2. Knowing my own body, calorie restriction is in fact part of me losing weight, which is what I’m trying to do right now. If you choose to avoid peanuts for other reasons, that’s cool. PB2 is a decent way for me to satisfy a craving without blowing the calories. 🙂
Everyone here is right, in their own way. If you’re a healthy person that is satisfied with their weight, then you are going to get more out of straight peanut or almond butter. If your cutting back and losing weight yet still want PB taste then PB2 is for you. I use it because I like the taste, not its nutritional content.
This is my worst nightmare: An airborne toxin to so many people. It’s bad enough that peanuts can cause sudden death to my child and many, many other people, but to have it in a powdered form? That can be inhaled or ingested in the AIR, too? That’s insane. Please tell me people will be mindful of the extreme health dangers of this “new food” which is terrifying to so many of us raising kids with a severe peanut allergy.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/POKWASPeanutAllergy/
I want to like almond butter but it seems so dry every time I try it. I love peanut butter and apricot jam sandwiches on whole wheat. I used to get Costco’s organic peanut butter but they haven’t had any in stock for months. I’ve been buying Smuckers 100% peanut butter but after reading this I will definitely only buy organic now! Thanks FB!
If you haven’t had Naturalmond yet…, you are missing out. Simply the BEST almond butter I’ve ever had! http://www.naturalmond.com/
I’ll have to give Almond Butter another chance by looking for some of the suggested brands. I love making my own peanut butter, but I find my homemade almond butter seems ‘blah’ or bland to me. I’ve tried adding different spices, and I’ve used coconut oil (it seems to need it to blend well) but nothing gives me that smooth consistency and a good taste. I hope I can find something I like here in California! Thanks all.
I eat PB for a very different reason. Due to a pancreatic defect, I cannot process fats very well. I have had to eat a low fat diet and take enzymes as a result. Even “good” fats are bad for me. I finally found something that satisfies my cravings for peanut butter. Granted, I don’t eat it very often at all. I just wish there were healthy low fat substitutes for chocolate, avocados and coconut!
I used to eat whole foods and “good” fats in avocados, nuts, real butter, etc (oh no…I’m getting hungry again!) I still insist that my children eat real foods. But if I were to stick with real foods with no or little fat, I’d feel even more deprived than I already do!
I must note – I am 25 pounds thinner now eating low fat than I was eating whole “healthy fats.” Everybody is different.
There are a couple things I don’t like about PB2. First of all, the serving size is 2 tablespoons of powder mixed with 1 tablespoon of water. However, you only end up with a measly amount of “peanut butter” as a result; it’s not even a whole tablespoon. So, if you want a decent serving, you have to use at least 4 tablespoons of powder. That amount is under 4 grams of fat, but it’s 90 calories and nearly 200 mg of sodium. Plus, I’m unsatisfied afterwards. What else I don’t like is the taste and texture – blech! It tastes like a mouthful of dry peanut paste. One purchase of that stuff last year was enough for me. I would much rather have real peanut or almond butter and use it in moderation. I know the fat in it is good and satisfying for my body, yet I know I can’t take a spoon and eat half of the jar in one morning! I prefer using NuttZo, Justin’s almond butter, or another type of natural peanut butter.