Lower Fat Lower Calorie Peanut Butter Spread
Satisfy your peanut butter cravings without the guilt with this Lower Fat Lower Calorie Peanut Butter Spread! This quick and easy recipe combines the richness of natural peanut butter with the natural sweetness of unsweetened applesauce, creating a creamy, wholesome spread that’s lower in fat and calories. A hint of honey or maple syrup adds the perfect touch of sweetness, while optional ground cinnamon brings a warm, aromatic twist. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile spread is perfect for toast, dipping fruits, or drizzling over oatmeal. Meal prep-friendly and fridge-ready for up to a week, it’s a deliciously healthy alternative to traditional peanut butter—ideal for anyone looking to balance flavor with mindful eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Natural peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the natural peanut butter and unsweetened applesauce.
Stir the mixture with a spatula or whisk until it becomes smooth and fully blended.
Add the honey or maple syrup, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using). Mix well to incorporate all of the ingredients.
Adjust the sweetness or saltiness to taste by adding a little more honey/maple syrup or salt, if desired.
Transfer the peanut butter spread to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve as a spread for toast, a dip for fruits, or as a topping for oatmeal. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.4 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1595 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.0 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.4 g | ||
| Protein | 57.6 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1401 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
