PBfit Simply Peanut Powder Review: Honest Hands-On Test
PBfit 24 Ounce Simply Peanut Powdered Peanut Powder, No Added Sugar or Salt, Non-GMO, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free Protein Powder, 9g of Protein 9% DV
PBfit
- PEANUT BUTTER POWDER: PBfit Simply Peanut has 82% less fat than traditional peanut butter. Made from real roasted peanuts, it has real peanut flavor without the high fat, sugar, or salt
- PROTEIN POWER: With 9 grams of protein in one serving, you'll get a boost of protein right before your workout. Add it to your morning shake or smoothie for a creamy peanut butter taste
- ONE INGREDIENT: Made with 1 simple ingredient: roasted peanuts, this powder is packed with peanut butter flavor without the added fillers. Try this PBfit powder in your favorite smoothies or baking recipes
- DELICIOUSNESS DEFINED: Simply Peanut is gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free but not taste-free. Mix this powdered keto peanut butter powder into bread, cookies, pancake batter, and waffles
Quick Verdict
Pros
- 9g of protein per serving — solid for a plant-based powder
- 82% less fat than traditional peanut butter with no added sugar or salt
- Single-ingredient formula: just roasted peanuts
- Versatile — works in smoothies, baking, oatmeal, and sauces
- Gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free for broad dietary compatibility
- Long shelf life and easy to store compared to jarred peanut butter
Cons
- Texture is noticeably thinner than traditional peanut butter when mixed with water
- Flavor lacks the rich, roasted depth of regular peanut butter — it fades quickly
- Tends to clump in cold liquids without a blender or shaker bottle
- More expensive per serving than conventional peanut butter
Quick Verdict
The PBfit Simply Peanut Powder is a genuinely useful kitchen staple if you want peanut flavour without the fat and calories of traditional peanut butter. It mixes cleanly, stacks 9g of plant protein per serving, and fits neatly into keto, gluten-free, and dairy-free meal plans. My rating: 4.3 out of 5 — it earns those stars for versatility and clean ingredients, but falls short on texture and flavour depth compared to the real thing.
Bottom line: Worth buying if you bake, blend shakes, or need a low-fat protein boost. Skip it if you're after that thick, rich peanut butter spoonful experience.
What Is the PBfit Simply Peanut Powder?
I grabbed a bag of PBfit Simply Peanut on a random Tuesday afternoon, mostly because I was tired of peanut butter jars going stale in the back of my fridge. The concept is straightforward: roast peanuts, press out most of the oil, and grind the result into a fine powder. What lands in your hands is 100% roasted peanuts — no additives, no salt, no sugar.
One serving (about 2 tablespoons of powder) delivers 9g of protein with roughly 1.5g of fat. Compare that to regular peanut butter, which hovers around 8g of fat per tablespoon, and you'll see why athletes and calorie counters keep this stuff on their counters. The powder comes in a 24-ounce resealable bag, which at roughly 15 servings per container gives you decent bang for your buck — though as I noted, it does cost more per serving than a jar of Jif.
Key Features
- 9 grams of plant-based protein per serving for muscle recovery and satiety
- 82% less fat than traditional peanut butter — significant for anyone tracking macros
- One ingredient: roasted peanuts — no fillers, no additives, no hidden sugars
- Gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free for broad dietary compatibility
- Versatile in both sweet and savoury applications — smoothies, baking, sauces, oatmeal
- Long shelf life and compact storage compared to jarred peanut butter
- No added salt or sugar — great for clean-eating meal plans
Hands-On Review
The first thing I did was dump two tablespoons into a shaker bottle with cold water. Big mistake — I should've known better. Clumps everywhere, like cottage cheese floating in brown water. After a minute of aggressive shaking and a grudging surrender to a fork, I got it to dissolve. Lesson learned: use warm water first, or better yet, throw it in a blender.
Smoothies were where this stuff actually shines. I started adding it to morning shakes with banana, oat milk, and a handful of spinach. By day three, I stopped noticing the texture entirely — it just contributed a mild roasted peanut flavour without weighing the drink down. The protein boost was noticeable too: I felt less hungry by mid-morning compared to when I skipped it.
Baking with PBfit was a pleasant surprise. I made a batch of peanut butter protein cookies last Sunday, swapping half the butter in a standard recipe for PBfit powder mixed with a bit of water. The result was surprisingly good — slightly lighter, a touch drier than the original, but the peanut flavour carried through without any weird aftertaste. My flatmate, who is an avowed peanut butter purist, admitted they weren't bad.
What surprised me was how it performed in a stir-fry sauce. I whisked some into a soy-ginger glaze and tossed it with tofu and rice noodles. The peanut flavour was subtle but present, and the powder thickened the sauce slightly without clumping. That use case wasn't in any of the marketing materials, so I'm counting it as a win.
The one place I struggled was with plain mixed-with-water peanut butter. Straight from the bag, the powder has a pleasant, almost nutty smell. Mixed with water to a paste consistency, it tastes flat and one-dimensional. I expected this, honestly — without the fat, you lose most of what makes peanut butter taste indulgent. It's fine as an ingredient, disappointing as a stand-alone spread.
Who Should Buy It?
- Athletes and gym-goers who want an easy protein boost in shakes or post-workout smoothies without excess fat
- Home bakers looking to add peanut flavour and protein to cookies, bars, and breads without altering texture drastically
- People on keto or low-fat diets who still want peanut flavour without the caloric density of traditional nut butter
- Health-conscious families stocking a gluten-free, dairy-free pantry with versatile ingredients
Skip this if you're looking for a thick, rich peanut butter spread for your morning toast — conventional peanut butter, almond butter, or even the PBfit Peanut Butter + Chocolate variety will scratch that itch better. And if you're sensitive to peanuts or have a peanut allergy, obviously this isn't for you, no matter how many glowing reviews you read.
Alternatives Worth Considering
- PBfit Peanut Butter + Chocolate — adds cocoa and a touch of sweetness for those who want more flavour complexity in shakes and baking. Same protein, more taste.
- Just Lightly Sweetened Peanut Butter Powder — a comparable option from a different brand with minimal added sweeteners if you want something between plain and flavoured.
- Regular natural peanut butter (no-stir style) — if you're not actively tracking fat intake and want the real deal texture and taste, a quality natural peanut butter like Teddie's or Once Again wins every time.
FAQ
PBfit has 82% less fat than traditional peanut butter because the oil is pressed out during processing. It also contains no added sugar or salt, making it lower in calories. However, the texture is much thinner and the flavor is less intense.
Final Verdict
After three weeks of putting the PBfit Simply Peanut Powder through its paces — in smoothies, cookies, sauces, and the occasional failed clumpy paste experiment — I'd recommend it, but with context. It's not a replacement for peanut butter; it's a different tool entirely. The 9g of protein, clean ingredient list, and low-fat profile make it genuinely useful for specific goals: high-protein baking, smoothie boosts, and calorie-conscious meal prep.
What I'd change? The clumping issue in cold liquids is a real friction point that the brand doesn't address well in its instructions. And the flavour, while competent, never surprised me — it's a reliable background note rather than a star player.
If those trade-offs work for your kitchen routine, PBfit Simply Peanut Powder is worth keeping in your pantry.