PBY Dip

Before I give you the full name of this dip, you have to promise to read on.  I’ve tried to keep this post short, so work with me J

First, let me say that this dip is a great way to lose weight and stay full for a longer period of time. Plus, you’ll be getting a slew of healthy nutrients, like protein, and mono and polyunsaturated fat (that shit won’t stick to your artery walls like the fat from your Mickey D’s fries will). It’s super-fast, has only 2 ingredients, and all you need is a bowl and spoon to make it.  No measuring required!  I taught a room full of 80 year olds how to make this dip…and they went crazy.  As crazy as 80 years old can get.  If that age group can make this dip, then so can any kitchen-challenged individual.

Are you ready for the secret ingredients? 

Don’t cringe.  Because it’s really good, even though you would never pair these 2 foods together.  Ready? …..

Peanut butter and vanilla yogurt. 

I know, it sounds disgusting, but it is far from.  Think about it, though.  If you pair peanut butter, a strong, “dominant” flavored food, with vanilla yogurt, a weaker tasting food, what are you left with?  The dominant flavor!  It’s like the Punnett Square, sort of….

 

 

 

	(P)peanut	(B)utter
(v)vanilla	Pv	Bv
(y)ogurt	Py	By

 

Ok, I realize this is not entirely accurate, but in my book, peanut butter wins!  In this dip, it’s all you can taste.  The best part- you get the flavor without all of the added calories.  If you love PB and use 1/4 c. to make a sandwich, mix 2 T. of PB with 2 T. of vanilla or greek yogurt and BAM!  You’ve cut the calories in half.  Eat it with apples, bananas, celery, on toast or in a sandwich, or plain!   Whatever you want.  Mix equal parts peanut butter and yogurt and you’re good to go.   Just remember to refrigerate any that you don’t eat.