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PB Loco Review and Cacao help, Please!!

Posted on by Naomi
First I have to say I was absolutely FLOORED by your sweet comments regarding my last post about the festival of light, and my being a Jew during Christmas. I honestly smiled every-time I got a response and I love this community. We are all so respectful and generous and kind with one another, it just  took my breath away.



Also, many of you commented on my zebra bowl-it is from TJMAXX! I got two of them to make a set. They were only $2.99 each! Go get ’em


Now onto today, FRIDAY


I had my 4:15 am wake up call this morning, which was certainly harder than yesterday morning, but I have to say I love my automatic starter to my Jeep, it makes getting in the car that much more enjoyable at that hour (hey, its the little things, right?)
I hopped on the treadmill for  a 4.5 mile run, I went for speed today and did an awesome job. I felt so great afterwards and my new love of running has certainly motivated me to participate in a half marathon next spring!


Has exercise every motivated you to do something ‘out of your comfort zone?”
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Breakfast

My Crazy Richards Jar was looking good

But opted out of the OIAJ today because I felt a little awkward at work pouring my oats into the PB jar, ya know? It’s all good though because I already had my OIAJ this week. Its the typical bowl with blueberries, raspberries, chia, 1/2 banana, crazy richards and cinnamon

I had no problem finishing this jar off!

Caramel Creme coffee with skim and Truvia
No, thats not dirt in a bag, its my Cacao powder that I won from Katie!! I love it mixed in yogurt

Cacao powder, plain chobani, kashi Go Lean. Mmmm
Speaking of which, I never mentioned the good that I won from Miss Katie

Cacao powder, Cacao Butter, Cacao Paste. This was such an amazing giveaway, but I have NO idea what to do with this Cacao Butter! (HELP PLEASE!!)

Use as a decadent Body Butter?? Shall I try this? Anyone with suggestion por favor!!

I had this Upside down stickered apple! (reading 02 Magazine!)

For lunch I spread some of my homemade cranberry sauce (yes, still milking the leftovers!) over some Gluten Free Life Rich Brown Bread.

Layered with some sliced turkey and low fat Mozz

SO good. You must try this! I love this bread, it is so doughy and nutty, and the combo of the cranberry sauce with the creamy cheese was exactly what I wanted

Salad plate on the side with some original Sabra

Topped with some roasted brussels sprouts and eggplant tossed in some S & P, garlic powder and EVOO

All while I watched this on my computer. Yes, This is the Jersey Shore. It really should be called Real World: Jersey Shore. Nonetheless, it was extremely entertaining, ridiculous and terrible, but oh so terrible all in one. I enjoyed it fully….anyone else?

I recieved the cutest lil package from the folks at PB Loco

1. White chocolate raspberry: Why are you reading this? Do you honestly believe it is humanly possible to describe in words the ecstasy your tongue will discover upon tasting the sweet fusion of juicy raspberries, premium peanut butter and German white chocolate?

2. Jungle Banana: Deep in the heart of the dark jungle stalk the tasty treats now held in a jar of Jungle Banana premium peanut butter. The untamed flavor of bananas are now caged with the fiercest peanuts. They practically pounce into your mouth. Grrr!

White Chocolate Raspberry: I really liked this! I loved the white chocolate chunks all throughout (can you see a finger mark in there?) I wasn’t overly impressed by the artificial raspberry taste, but certainly better than the Jungle Banana! This would be delicious in my hot bowl of oatbran. 7/10

Jungle Banana: To be honest, I did not love this. It tasted somewhat artificial and very ‘banana extract’ tasting. I am glad I got this sample but I wouldn’t purchase my own! I think I prefer peanut butter to taste more like the real thing rather than a banana flavor covering it up. Not bad, but not great 5/10

ITS FRIDAY! I just got back from the gym, had a great weight workout and now I am just going to hop in the shower and go meet Jason at his house. We are going to see one of his friends and his girlfriend who he hasn’t seen in a while, should be fun!

PB Loco also wanted me to mention if you Spend $30 or more at Pbloco.com and receive a FREE jar of PB Loco Dreamy Creamy Peanut Butter.  To redeem this coupon, place $30 or more of merchandise in your shopping cart at Pbloco.com.  Enter coupon code BLOG1209 when you checkout.  A free jar will be added to your order.  Offer expires December 25, 2009.

Anyone have exciting weekend plans??
Do you prefer peanut butter tasting peanut butter or flavored peanut butter like the PB Loco Flavors?




Naomi
Naomi

35 thoughts on “PB Loco Review and Cacao help, Please!!”

  1. Jo says:

    Hi! I am kind of a lurker, but I just had to ask how you get your oats to be so creamy looking? What kind of oats do you use and how do you make them??

    Thanks!

  2. Jil says:

    I love PB…but I am definitely one that prefers the “nutty” taste over any flavoring that is added. I do love flavors in PB (depending on how well they’re done), I like the peanuts (or almonds if it’s AB) to shiiine on through! haha

  4. Anne says:

    Ooh, have fun training for the half marathon! When my hip heals, I’m definitely going to start working back up to do a HM, too 🙂

    It sounds like the cacao butter is edible if it suggests you can add it to smoothies… so I’d try adding it to oats, or on toast or on a banana or in yogurt. And if it’s not sweetened, I’d probably stir in a little stevia or other sweetener. If it’s nasty, I’d use it as body butter 😉

    I really like that raspberry white chocolate pb–it’s a great dessert pb 🙂 And I definitely prefer flavored pb, but usually more subtle than pb loco–I’m a big PB & Co. fan!

  6. Food Makes Fun Fuel says:

    Cacao butter… hmm… maybe in oatmeal as a luxurious thickener?
    Thanks for the review on the Jungle Banana. That’s one I won’t be rushing to buy.
    What half marathon did you sign up for? I’m always looking for races around the area

  8. lizzy says:

    i need to find my local TJMaxx stat!

    i wish i was peanut butter girl, but i’m not. I think i would be willing to try flavored peanut butters though, just for the kicks of it.

    I hope you have a fun night my dearest!!!!! ttyl! 🙂

  11. glidingcalm says:

    that turkey and cheese creation looks delicious!!

    i love pb of ALL kinds, but have only tried PB.loco’s dreamy creamy and banana flavored buttah.

    HAPPY WEEKEND NAOMI!!

  12. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says:

    OMG epic content in this post:
    -“Gluten Free Life Rich Brown Bread”…is that the stuff that you were kinda like meh but decent enough? that one of their products was really good but another was meh?

    -brussels sprouts look awesome
    -the white choc and the nanna spreads….thanks for the review. I would have never thought a 5/10 but appreciate the honesty!

    -cocoa BUTTER. Girl. Raw Dessert REcipes. What do you want to make. What’s your end game. Tell me things that you love. And I will help you use that stuff right up. PRONTO!!!!!!!

    xoxo

  14. homecookedem says:

    Do you try to eat gluten free products, did I miss something? My husband has celiac disease so I love hearing about GF reviews!

    I’ve had that same PB Loco banana PB. Your review was exactly what I would have said… ok, but too fake tasting.

    That cranberry sammie looks wonderful!!

  18. Gina says:

    I thought I preferred peanut butter tasting peanut butter, but after eating white chocolate wonderful and dark chocolate dreams, I may be re-thinking that! Although I usually always go for my Skippy All Natural extra crunchy peanut butter, so I guess all in all i DO prefer the peanut butter, plain. These flavors you are talking about sound amazing though, and I would love to try them!

    I love adding cacao powder to kefir , with some Truvia, it’s so good!

  19. Erica says:

    Hello! How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the weekend. Body Butter? Sounds like it could be interesting! The brussels look amazing. I prefer very natural nut butters made with just nuts or nuts and a little salt!

  20. joyofood says:

    Thanks for your comment. I’ve tried adding your blog to my google reader, but for some reason it isn’t updating your posts.
    Your Thanksgiving leftover sandwich looks amazing and will have to copy that (hope that’s ok)

    Taylor

  21. Tara says:

    Hey!! Sounds like a great goal to run a half marathon!!! Ok your reviews of the PB and the pix had me drooling!! (uhh TMI??? sorry! =P ) Good for you for getting up so early and working BTW!!
    OK I know this is a sin in blog land but I have NEVER tried flavored PB!!!! AHH I will make sure to ASAP! though promise! ; )
    Have a wonderful weekend!! I have been realaxing doing fun things with friends and just hanging out! <3 <3

  22. Jenny says:

    haha girl I am in the same predicament! I have a buttload of chia seeds and no idea what to do with them. If only we had our own personal chefs to take care of such matters 🙂

    I’m watching Jersey Shore for the SECOND TIME right now. Snooki is redic!

    and major peanut butter envy.. It is my DREAM to try the PBloco products… especially the chocolate cookie dough… *swooooon*

    happy day, lovebug!

  23. One Healthy Apple says:

    Sorry girl, no idea what to do with cacao butter, but these girls have given you some ideas!

    I have only ever had flavored peanut butter twice and while I like it, I prefer the all natural or almond butter because I tend to abuse the flavored kinds!

    Hope you have lots of fun this weekend!

  24. chrystad72 says:

    wow! awesome! Thanks for the pb update. I love all kinds of nut butter so hard to pick. I like the flavors more as a treat and eat the plain ones as my staples. I havent had a nut butter i havent liked yet!=)
    Excercise has motivated me to get out of my comfort zones! A few months back I completed my frist metric century which was fun and now Im contemplating another one. Really fun and challenging. Have a super night!

  25. Mari says:

    Ha I watched Jersey Shore too! It’s like a car wreck that you can’t stop looking at

    grrr I want auto start in my car! I swear time stops when I am heating up my car

  26. Julie says:

    dude jerz shore was RIDIC. snickers? haha i mean snookies? cuhrazy.

    pb loco white chock is a. mayyyyyy. zing.

    work that treadie girl! you can totally come to my house on xmas hahaha

  27. Devan Geselle says:

    the white chooclate raspberry sounds yummmy!! but i too would be warry of it having that “artifical” taste!

    haha. Use the cocoa butter as body body!! i have a cocoa body butter.. i loove it!
    other wise, noo idea what i’d use it for:(

    your oats, look awesome
    as well as your roasted veg!!

  28. balancejoyanddelicias says:

    I definitely like original PB flavor, except my beloved dark chocolate dream from PB & Co.
    your turkey cranberry sandwich looks amazing!!!
    weekend plan? playing with makeup, learning to be vain! 😀

  29. redhead75 says:

    I LOVED the jungle banana flavor. I also got a sample of the chocolate chip cookie dough…OMG! It’s AMAZING! I won’t buy it at Target though because i’d have portion control problems 🙂 My breakfast always inspire my morning cardio sessions.

  31. eatingrd says:

    I’m not sure about your cacao butter dilemma? But those goodies sure look yummy! I’m definitely a fan of roasty toasty plain peanut butter. I’ve never tried those from PB Loco, but my favorite is the TJ’s brand 🙂

  32. MelissaNibbles says:

    Okay, I love Snookie/Sneakers on Jersey Shore. And I might be stuck on “The Situation”. I’m a sad, sad human being.

    Your eats look great as usual. I’m jealous you got the white chocolate pb sample! I got the cookie dough 🙁

    Happy Sunday!

  34. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:

    “Use as a decadent body butter.”

    I’m sorry, but it cracks me up that they say that on the package! I think you should totally use it that way, if only for a funny post 🙂

    I love TJ Maxx for cheap bowls and plates!

    RE: Peanut butter– I love all of it! Flavored, traditional…whatever! 🙂

  35. Low says:

    I’ve been leary of that banana pb too. I don’t like fake banana.

    I’ve never even heard of cacao butter, but I sure hope you find some good uses for it!!

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