Low Calorie Peanut Butter Dip
If you love peanut butter as much as I do, then you need to try this creamy peanut butter dip! It’s lower in calories and packed with protein so it’s a perfect snack!
I’m obsessed with peanut butter. The problem is, it takes like, 3 tablespoons of peanut butter to sufficiently dip an entire apple. And while I love peanut butter, I do have to face the facts, that 1 measly tablespoon packs in 100 calories. Those add up quickly. What’s a girl to do? Whip up a batch of this creamy peanut butter dip, and start snacking!
Health Benefits of Peanuts
Peanuts are a great source of many essential nutrients, including protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. They’re also rich in powerful antioxidants which may help protect against cell damage and chronic disease. Peanuts are a good source of monounsaturated fats, which may help reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Since they’re a good source of fiber, they can also help keep blood sugar levels stable. While I love peanuts and peanut butter, I have to recognize that peanut butter is high in calories and fat. While it’s the good kind of fat, it does mean the serving size is a bit small. And if you love peanut butter like me, sometimes you want to enjoy a whole bowl of peanut butter! Thanksfully, this low calorie peanut dip is a good solution for volume eaters like me.
How to Make Low-Calorie Peanut Butter Dip
All you need for this peanut butter dip is two simple ingredients: Greek yogurt and peanut flour! But there are plenty of other things you can add if you like. For a sweeter dip, swirl in a bit of honey! For a creamier dip, add a teaspoon or two of regular peanut butter.
What is Peanut Flour?
Peanut flour is made by pressing the oil out of the peanuts and finely grinding the peanuts to a flour consistency. It contains less fat and calories than peanut butter, since most of the oil has been pressed out during the grinding process. It obviously has a strong peanut flavor and is often used to add flavor to smoothies, sauces, and other dishes.
Where to Buy Peanut Flour
You can usually find peanut flour at the grocery store by the natural peanut butter. Two of my favorite brands are PB2 and PBFit. If you can’t find it at the grocery store, you can order it on Amazon here!
PrintLow Calorie Peanut Butter Dip
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1/4 cup 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Dip
Description
If you love peanut butter, then you need to try this creamy peanut butter dip! It’s lower in calories and packed with protein so it’s a perfect snack!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla can work)
- 2 tablespoons peanut flour (see note below)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of stevia or sweetener (optional)
Instructions
- Combine everything in a bowl and stir until completely smooth.
- Use as a dip for fruit or spread it on toast!
Notes
Note: If you can’t find peanut flour (or PB2) and you don’t feel like ordering it from Amazon, feel free to use regular peanut butter! It’ll be a little higher in fat and calories, but at least it’s good fat! You can reduce it down to 1 tbsp and it’ll still be super creamy and peanut butter-y.
How to Use Low-Calorie Peanut Butter Dip
- As a dip for pretzels, bananas or apple slices
- Spread it on toast or crackers
- Add it to smoothies or shakes for a creamy, nutty flavor
- Drizzle it over oatmeal or pancakes
- Dunk freshly baked apple chips
Are you as peanut butter obsessed as I am?
I am also a big fan of using peanut butter flour for a low cal PB dip. I like to add 1 tsp of PB to make it a bit creamier 🙂
The boy and I totally passed by a cuban restaurant a few days ago and we both went “put it on the list” because we haven’t tried it yet… looks delicious!
Yum! I love recipes where you can double the PB for the same stats:) I’m obsessed with PB and J oatmeal!
I’m obsessed with peanut butter lol this is a great idea! and I totally agree, apples + pb is the best combo ever haha
I would like to come to Richmond and eat bucketfuls of this dip. Followed by an adventure to either the restaurant you just displayed…or any of the other fun veggie-friendly ones you’ve got over there in RVA. 🙂
Come on down (over?) any time 😉 I miss seeing your face!
Love that dip! I made something very similar with PB2 a while back and loved it. And I’m with you on the PB obsession. If I don’t have even a little bit every day, it really feels like something is missing. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
I am definitely going to be trying that PB dip. I use PB2 daily in smoothies, wraps, oatmeal, etc. Thanks for another great way to try it 🙂
I haven’t ever eaten Cuban food, but that omelet looks fantastic.
Your PB dip sounds so good and Easy, Liz! Thanks for sharing it. That omelette looks incredible! I’ve never had Cuban food, I don’t think there are any restaurants around my area. I also always thought I couldn’t get veggie choices there. Good to know you can!! Have a great weekend, Liz!
Surprisingly, since I live in Florida, I have not had Cuban food! I’m not sure how vegetarian friendly most of it would be!
I was surprised that they actually had a lot of vegetarian options!! Lots of egg + vegetable type dishes!
i do a variation of this dip all the time – with chocolate PB@ and cocoa powder!! so great!
Ohhh I’ve never tried it with chocolate! Maybe I’ll try adding in a little cocoa powder next time!