I’ve gained quite a reputation over the recent months, and for good reason. I’ve turned up for nights out equipped with small Tupperware pots of peanut butter. A friend, whilst scrolling through my Tinder matches, pointed out a rather large and alarming facial deformity on one of the boys. Even I was a little puzzled - although found on second inspection that this was just in fact a stray smear of peanut butter on my screen. I’ve been collecting empty jars of Nuts-n-more and have been repeatedly asked why. Unfortunately I can’t even really answer that question myself. I suppose the 40 odd empty jars of peanut butter are some claim to my peanut butter throne/proof of the large quantities I manage to get through.A creature of habit, I’ve stuck to Nuts-n-more (particularly the salted caramel variety) with a ferocious devotion. I have however strayed afield on the odd occasion, and have decided to spread my peanut butter knowledge far and wide, to promote the best of the nut butters and save you all from making similar mistakes.
BRAND Nuts-n-More (Salted Caramel)TASTE One of the best things I’ve ever tasted. Not too sweet, but then again I do have a desperate sweet tooth and this is probably the sweetest out of my peanut butter collection. Melt in the mouth soft caramel taste.TEXTURE You have to stir like hell upon opening to mix in the upper layer of solid oil. I made the mistake of once pouring it out and the result is a thick and grainy spread which you can’t really do much with – mixing it in leaves it smooth and spreadable.NUTRITION 100g for 553cals, 35f 23c 35pPRICE Various, £7 on Musclefood.com
BRAND Nuts-n-More (White Chocolate)TASTE Not as good as the caramel but still really pleasant and sweet – less discernible as white chocolate and more overall sweetness.TEXTURE A little thicker than the caramel.NUTRITION 100g for 582, 36f 27c 36pPRICE £7 on Musclefood.com
BRAND Dr Zaks (Salted Caramel)TASTE One of the runners up for second to Nuts-n-more, although I’ve found taste can vary between batches of this. Dr Zaks has a slight burnt caramel taste which is quite pleasant.TEXTURE Grainier in texture than most other nut butters but otherwise smooth and spreadable, but does usually require ardent forearm strength for stirring in the excess oil on top before opening.NUTRITION 100g for 590cals, 44f 10c 35pPRICE £9.95 for 3 on Musclefood.com
BRAND Proper Nutty (Smunchy)TASTE Recommended by a friend and not my usual style (there is a sad absence of artificial sweeteners here…). However I do feel like the picture of health when eating it, due to the absence of salt and sweetener.TEXTURE Smunchy, get it? I’m not a big fan of crunchy peanut butter but the half/half here is a nice change.NUTRITION 100g for 632cals 53f 4c 28pPRICE £3.99 on Amazon
BRAND GoNutrition Whey More Nuts (Cinnamon Spice)TASTE Alright if you’re a big fan of cinnamon, which I am, but lacks sweetness in favour of full on cinnamon blast.TEXTURE Very thick, not quite crunchy but not smooth either, I’m guessing due to the presence of whey.NUTRITION 100g for 512cals 35f 8c 51pPRICE £9.49 on Amazon
BRAND Peanut Butter & Co. (Cinnamon Raisin Swirl)TASTE Probably on par with Dr Zaks as my second favourite peanut butter (and probably due to the higher sugar content and absence of infused whey!) The cinnamon flavour here is light and sweet, the peanut butter itself darker and aromatic, with the extra treat of little raisins floating about inside.TEXTURE Doesn’t need mixing as the oil doesn’t seem to separate, but thicker than their other flavours – more for spooning than pouring.NUTRITION 100g for 500cals 34f 40c 18pPRICE £6 on Amazon / sold at various
BRAND Peanut Butter & Co. (Mighty Maple)TASTE Super sweet with a very light taste of maple.TEXTURE Sort of ideal peanut butter texture; not too runny but neither too thick.NUTRITION 100g for 562c 43f 37c 18pPRICE £6 on Amazon / sold at various
BRAND Pip & Nut (Crunchy Maple)TASTE Like I said I’m not huge on crunchy nut butters but this finds a good balance between the less processed, health advocating side of peanut butter life, and subtle maple sweetness.TEXTURE Although runnier than most other peanut butters, this doesn’t require stirring – runny enough to pour on to things.NUTRITION 100g for 588c 46f 14c 26pPRICE £6 for 1 on Amazon or £13 for 6 (I don’t know…)I’ve dabbled in many other peanut butters but these are the only survivors in my cupboard. I’m keen to continue reviewing any others that I try, and of course would never be adverse to reviewing any peanut butter posted my way!
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