By Jena Pape

Hy-Vee Dietitian

November is Peanut Butter Month and what a great time to try a different take on traditional peanut butter. Powdered peanut butter is all the rage right now. Simply put, powdered peanut butter is made by pressing peanuts to remove most of the fat and oil, while leaving all the slow-roasted peanut taste. For those who are weight-conscious or watching their fat and calorie intake, powdered peanut butter has about 85% less fat and about 45 calories per serving verses 190 calories in traditional peanut butter.

Versatile is the word when it comes to powdered peanut butter. It can be used in smoothies, baked goods, as a dip for favorite fruits or vegetables, blended into yogurt or oatmeal and of course on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Take it along the next time you are camping, hiking or traveling. Simply add water to the powdered peanut butter to get the consistency and thickness of traditional peanut butter.

For a tasty treat try adding two tablespoons of powdered peanut butter to a chocolate instant pudding mix, then follow the directions on the back of the pudding box. The treat will be reminiscent of a chocolate peanut butter cup. With autumn in full swing, try a delicious pumpkin peanut butter dip, great with apple slices or pretzels. Enjoy Peanut Butter Month with a new spin on an old favorite.

 Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dip

Serves 8

All you need

•1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin

•1 (5.3 oz.) container plain Greek yogurt

•¾ cup powdered peanut butter

•½ cup stevia, Splenda or sweetener

•1 tsp cinnamon

•½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

 All you do

•Place all ingredients in a small bowl.

•Stir until smooth and creamy.

•Keep refrigerated and serve chilled.

•Serve with apple slices or pretzels.

Source: Dashingdish.com

Stop in to your Austin Hy-Vee each Wednesday of November from 12:45-4:00 to try different recipes featuring powdered peanut butter.