Low-carb peanut butter treat

kevinbertschglf · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 2

For all those who used to love peanut butter sandwiches, but
can't find a low-carb way to enjoy them, here's a quick way
to enjoy a little snack:

2 tbsp peanut butter (I prefer crunchy)
Hot sauce to taste
Crisp lettuce leaves

Put the first two ingredients in a microwave safe bowl,
and nuke for 30-40 seconds. This melts the peanut
butter into a nice sauce. Then, dip your lettuce into
the sauce, and enjoy the spicy peanut taste and
the crunch of the lettuce. Very satisfying as a snack,
and only 2 net carbs.

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Alan · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 5

I also like to use celery or carrots (but you have to limit the number
of carrots).

- Alan

kevinbertschglf@yahoo.ca wrote:
> For all those who used to love peanut butter sandwiches, but
> can't find a low-carb way to enjoy them, here's a quick way
> to enjoy a little snack:
>
> 2 tbsp peanut butter (I prefer crunchy)
> Hot sauce to taste
> Crisp lettuce leaves
>
> Put the first two ingredients in a microwave safe bowl,
> and nuke for 30-40 seconds. This melts the peanut
> butter into a nice sauce. Then, dip your lettuce into
> the sauce, and enjoy the spicy peanut taste and
> the crunch of the lettuce. Very satisfying as a snack,
> and only 2 net carbs.
>

Cougar · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 12

Interesting, thanks. My friends thought I was nuts because I liked peanut
butter, pickle, mayonnaise and onion sandwiches (taste way better than it
sounds!). I prefer the bread and butter pickles on mine. I will have to
use the lettuce for my bread now, but will probably still be good.
Kris

> For all those who used to love peanut butter sandwiches, but
> can't find a low-carb way to enjoy them, here's a quick way
> to enjoy a little snack:
>
> 2 tbsp peanut butter (I prefer crunchy)
> Hot sauce to taste
> Crisp lettuce leaves
>
> Put the first two ingredients in a microwave safe bowl,
> and nuke for 30-40 seconds. This melts the peanut
> butter into a nice sauce. Then, dip your lettuce into
> the sauce, and enjoy the spicy peanut taste and
> the crunch of the lettuce. Very satisfying as a snack,
> and only 2 net carbs.
>

Julie Bove · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 494

"Alan" wrote in message $4656f177$433a49f9$13950@API-DIGITAL.COM...
>I also like to use celery or carrots (but you have to limit the number of
>carrots).

I like to split a big dill pickle down the middle then pat off the cut edges
so they're not so wet. I then make a sandwich out of it with peanut butter
in the middle.

Ozgirl · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 102

wrote in message@w5g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> For all those who used to love peanut butter sandwiches, but
> can't find a low-carb way to enjoy them, here's a quick way
> to enjoy a little snack:
>
> 2 tbsp peanut butter (I prefer crunchy)
> Hot sauce to taste
> Crisp lettuce leaves
>
> Put the first two ingredients in a microwave safe bowl,
> and nuke for 30-40 seconds. This melts the peanut
> butter into a nice sauce. Then, dip your lettuce into
> the sauce, and enjoy the spicy peanut taste and
> the crunch of the lettuce. Very satisfying as a snack,
> and only 2 net carbs.

Very nice with wedges of onion and cucumber slices.

W. Baker · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 97

kevinbertschglf@yahoo.ca wrote:
: For all those who used to love peanut butter sandwiches, but
: can't find a low-carb way to enjoy them, here's a quick way
: to enjoy a little snack:

: 2 tbsp peanut butter (I prefer crunchy)
: Hot sauce to taste
: Crisp lettuce leaves

: Put the first two ingredients in a microwave safe bowl,
: and nuke for 30-40 seconds. This melts the peanut
: butter into a nice sauce. Then, dip your lettuce into
: the sauce, and enjoy the spicy peanut taste and
: the crunch of the lettuce. Very satisfying as a snack,
: and only 2 net carbs.

I sometimes just stuff celery stalks with peanut butter. I occasionally
make a sandwich or an open sandwich using low car bread. It is also nice
on Wasa crackers, psrticularly for an evenng snack.

The idea of a hot peanut sauce does sound nice as a general dip for any
breens you lie to dip or to put on grilled meat.

Wendy

Alan · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 5

I love turkey slices with peanut butter and celery for the filling.

- Alan

Ozgirl wrote:
> "Cougar" wrote in message
> @corp.supernews.com...
>> Interesting, thanks. My friends thought I was nuts because I liked peanut
>> butter, pickle, mayonnaise and onion sandwiches (taste way better than it
>> sounds!). I prefer the bread and butter pickles on mine. I will have to
>> use the lettuce for my bread now, but will probably still be good.
>
> Half a low carb wrap? Ham makes a nice wrap instead of bread also.
>

Ozgirl · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 102

"Cougar" wrote in message@corp.supernews.com...
> Interesting, thanks. My friends thought I was nuts because I liked peanut
> butter, pickle, mayonnaise and onion sandwiches (taste way better than it
> sounds!). I prefer the bread and butter pickles on mine. I will have to
> use the lettuce for my bread now, but will probably still be good.

Half a low carb wrap? Ham makes a nice wrap instead of bread also.