PB8

[dianeseattle]

I know a lot of members here have used PB8 in smoothies. I just got a fresh jar and thought I should study the nutritional content.

The serving size is 2T, which is a lot, in my opinion. But what was more intriguing to me is the fact that there's 8g of protein and only 70 calories per serving.

Does anyone have any non-smoothie recipe using PB8? On the label, mixing it into batters for waffles or pancakes is suggested. That's interesting, especially given our discussion here about chaffles. It would take some experimenting, but I'm thinking of combining it with a beaten egg, a T of some kind of grain or flour, nutritional yeast and Mapleine, or some stuff like that. Using a nonstick wafflemaker, you could make a couple of waffle-snacks with 200 calories or less and maybe 150g of protein. Bump it up with a dry scoop of protein powder and nonfat milk and it could be double that.

I love waffles and chaffles. You could use two of them instead of bread slices for a high protein sandwich--and you could even get two sandwiches out of a batch if you load up the healthy toppings. This is the kind of recipe I'd experiment with in a dozen ways.

Any ideas?

 

[JudyNY]

I don't know but I have a jar of it in my kitchen. I've only used it once in a protein shake, so I wouldn't mind hearing suggestions as well.

 

[missyinacage]

I add the PB powder to oatmeal and pudding mostly. With chocolate fudge pudding (I use sugar free) it tastes exactly like a funny bone cake. I tried to add water to the powder and just use it as peanut butter but .. yuck. I have not tried it for a chaffle yet but that's actually a great idea. I tend to stick to savory chaffles so maybe it's time to give sweet a try.

 

[WazzuCoug]

I make chia seed pudding with PB2. It has a whopping 13g of fiber and 14g of protein in just 6 oz, but it carries quite a few calories (250) if you are concerned about that. However, it's quite filling and could replace a meal. I have it for breakfast sometimes. People would want to be somewhat cautious since chia seeds can expand in the stomach, eating too many could feel uncomfortable, but they are amazingly healthy food. Antioxidants and Omega-3s too.

 

[dianeseattle]

Can you share your recipe?

 

[WazzuCoug]

For two 6 oz servings:

1 cup milk or milk substitute (I usually use oat milk or a nut milk)
2 Tbsp PB2 or other Peanut Powder
1/4 C Chia Seeds
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp Swerve OR another sweetener of choice.

Mix until smooth. I pour them into two 6 oz canning/bottling jars, with a cap. Put them in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight. They will be pretty thick within an hour or two, but takes bit longer to firm close to pudding consistency.

The pudding isn't smooth like regular pudding since the chia seeds are in it. It's sort of the consistency of tapioca pudding. So, it might be an acquired taste, but I enjoy it.

An alternative with fewer calories but a bit less fiber and protein:

1 cup milk or milk substitute
2 tbsp Cocoa powder
1/4 C Chia Seeds
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp Swerve OR another sweetener or choice

Same instructions as above...chocolatey goodness.

OR you can do 1 tbsp cocoa and 1 tbsp PB2.

OR no cocoa or PB2 and just add an extra tsp of vanilla extract for a plain vanilla version

OR to the vanilla add some orange rind for a hint of "orange creamsicle"

Sometimes I'll add a tsp of cinnamon to any of the versions for a bit more flavor complexity.

 

[dianeseattle]

What's really interesting about this combination of ingredients is that you don't use any protein powder but instead use PB8, which is really protein powder in and of itself. But what a wild ride it would be into protein land if you added a scoop of protein powder to any of these as well.

HOPE you can't overdose on protein!!!!
I absolutely hate protein shakes and I have to choke them down half a package at a time. I find them chalky and the flavor is fake. There is one that is almost tolerable in the Premier line and that's butterscotch or caramel. I can't remember which one it is.

A couple of years ago I decided to give protein shakes a fair reading. I had several four packs on sale and so I was experimenting with the flavors and I wasn't really getting very excited about them. So I went to store and bought all the extracts I could find. I got rum, coconut, orange, pineapple lemon, pina colada, raspberry and about 10 more that I can't remember off the top of my head. I also went to another store that sold sold sno-cone syrup. Now sno-cone syrup is not ideal by any means because it is full of sugar. It is not an extract; it is a full sugary syrup. But at least used in tiny amounts I could combine some creations.

So I made premier protein shakes and also added in a scoop of vanilla protein shake and then just went to town with the extracts, trying to make the chalky Taste of the Premier Shake less obvious by Drowning it out with other flavors. The only problem is that when I would mix in all the ingredients, I ended up with about a quart of protein shake.

So I'm going to use some of Ryan's suggestions, PB8, and also try to use up all those Premier protein shakes that have in my pantry and do a modified liquid diet that's high in protein.

There are some of these shake recipes already archived in our group. Just do a search for protein shakes posted by dianeseattle and you'll find them.

 

[WazzuCoug]

You could certainly add some additional protein powder or an extra scoop of PB powder, which I do sometimes. The protein is also influenced by what sort of liquid base you use. Soy milk would have the most, followed by oat. I was off on my protein calculations with what I have above, it's more like 10 with oat milk.

 

[KarenWV]

What's really interesting about this combination of ingredients is that you don't use any protein powder but instead use PB8, which is really protein powder in and of itself. But what a wild ride it would be into protein land if you added a scoop of protein powder to any of these as well.

HOPE you can't overdose on protein!!!!
I absolutely hate protein shakes and I have to choke them down half a package at a time. I find them chalky and the flavor is fake. There is one that is almost tolerable in the Premier line and that's butterscotch or caramel. I can't remember which one it is.

A couple of years ago I decided to give protein shakes a fair reading. I had several four packs on sale and so I was experimenting with the flavors and I wasn't really getting very excited about them. So I went to store and bought all the extracts I could find. I got rum, coconut, orange, pineapple lemon, pina colada, raspberry and about 10 more that I can't remember off the top of my head. I also went to another store that sold sold sno-cone syrup. Now sno-cone syrup is not ideal by any means because it is full of sugar. It is not an extract; it is a full sugary syrup. But at least used in tiny amounts I could combine some creations.

So I made premier protein shakes and also added in a scoop of vanilla protein shake and then just went to town with the extracts, trying to make the chalky Taste of the Premier Shake less obvious by Drowning it out with other flavors. The only problem is that when I would mix in all the ingredients, I ended up with about a quart of protein shake.

So I'm going to use some of Ryan's suggestions, PB8, and also try to use up all those Premier protein shakes that have in my pantry and do a modified liquid diet that's high in protein.

There are some of these shake recipes already archived in our group. Just do a search for protein shakes posted by dianeseattle and you'll find them.

I'm currently hooked on Premier Protein caramel. They don' t have that aftertaste like the chocolate version, but taste more like a caramel milkshake. Yum! And to me the Fairlife chocolate protein shake (30 g protein) tastes just like chocolate milk.