Peanut butter

[Vanessa Niemi]

Is peanut butter allowed in phase 1?

[Jan Mowery]

No sorry!

[Vanessa Niemi]

Is there a reason why almond butter is allowed but peanut butter isn’t?

[Lauren]

Hi Vanessa,

Peanuts are not on phase 1 due to their fat breakdown, and most peanut butters harbor extra fats and sugars which is why it isn’t allowed in phase 1! Hope this helps!

-Lauren

[Vanessa Niemi]

Thanks Lauren! That helps. Although I did buy powdered PB that has less fat but lots of flavor. I was hoping to use it in smoothies.

[Lauren]

I see! Yeah it isn’ recommended in Phase 1 sadly… I love peanut butter so its tough to wait until phase 2!

[Anonymous]

I bought the Peanut butter flavored Quest. I hope it is acceptable. I didn’t think about the peanut butter aspect but the calories, carbs and other criteria were met according to specifications in the book so I thought it would be ok. Was I wrong?

[Trish Featherston]

Same here, I just ordered some of the Quest PB flavor protein powder. I figured it’s fine because it’s actually protein powder rather than powdered peanut butter. But maybe not?

[Lauren]

Peanut butter flavored Quest should be fine, just make sure it falls within the protein powder guidelines in the book.

-Lauren

[Trish Featherston]

Thanks, Lauren.

[Anonymous]

Love getting my PB fix through the quest powder. Their other flavors are great too for when a sweet craving hits. I’ve even mixed half a scoop of the PB with a half scoop of the chocolate for a “reeses” treat.

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