WW Bread or WW pita .. naty peanut butter ... reduced fat cream cheese... its a killer combo..reminds me of peanut butter and fluff, but better (and healthier)...CC can be used as well(good, but not as good as the cream cheese)...
Youve gotta use very liberal portions too (probably not for those in a cutting or nutrient partitioning type program)
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Poor Lost Dog! You've never had a fluffer-nutter! You must not have grown up in the states. It is truely a delicacy -- not good for you, mind you but delicious nonetheless.
I guess Fluff is a marshmallow cream, but of course it contains no real marshmallow.
Faraz -- I'm doubtful about the tasty-ness of peanut butter and cream cheese, but I definately have to give that I try! Thanks
Edit: A look at the FAQs on the Fluff site provides this answer...
Is Fluff the same as Marshmallow Crème?
Generically, they are the same, but Fluff is made by a costly, batch-whipping process. Crème is whipped in a continuous mixing process. The differing results are quite evident.
I've heard of a fluffer-nutter sandwich... I've had stuff that looks like Marshmallow Fluff... I've lived in California all my life (with one year in Borneo (no marshmallow products in site)).
The Fluff contains no marshmallow because it IS marshmallow. Marshmallow is not an ingredient (except in Rice Krispy Treats, etc.), it's the product itself.
Lost Dog - I beg to differ. I grew up on a marshmallow farm. The creme is harvested like maple syrup. Marshmallows (the kind for hot chocolate) are rooted out by special pigs, like truffles. It's quite a production.
As VJS is getting at, there hasn't been any real marshmallow in mashmallows in a long time. Here are the ingredients in fluff...
Corn syrup, sugar syrup, vanilla flavor, and egg white.
Then a definition of marshmallows from HowStuffWorks.com
They are called "marshmallows" because part of the early recipe called for sap from the root of the marshmallow plant.
According to Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, a marshmallow is:
1: a pink-flowered European perennial herb (Althaea officinalis) of the mallow family that is naturalized in the eastern U.S. and has a mucilaginous root sometimes used in confectionery and in medicine; 2: a confection made from the root of the marshmallow or from corn syrup, sugar, albumen, and gelatin beaten to a light spongy consistency
That word "mucilaginous" means "jelly-like." Later, the root was replaced by gelatin, and that is how modern marshmallows are made.
-- This is way more fun then debating in the CE forum. Can you tell I'm a bit bored at work today [img]smile.gif[/img]
UpNorth - seems like a wierd combination eh? Just make sure the cream cheese is chilled/refrigerated. And more importantly, you get the right proportion ... more peanut butter then cream cheese. Its like a peanut butter sandwich with some creamcheese to add a lightness and creamyness.
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Originally posted by VJS: Lost Dog - I beg to differ. I grew up on a marshmallow farm. The creme is harvested like maple syrup. Marshmallows (the kind for hot chocolate) are rooted out by special pigs, like truffles. It's quite a production.
I think that's the Marshmallow Root. Not a treat until you use it to make marshmallows...
A simple recipe post about peanut butter and wanna-be marshmallow fluff turns into a scientific discussion about marshmallows. I really do love this place!
Originally posted by TrainingGirl: A simple recipe post about peanut butter and wanna-be marshmallow fluff turns into a scientific discussion about marshmallows. I really do love this place!
ditto
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Actually, I was joking about growing up on a marshmallow farm. I thought it sounded like a magical place, like that Simpsons episode where Homer runs through the town made of candy, chocolate and donuts. Plus, I tried to make a truffle joke, which isn't exactly A-list material.
Turns out, there really is a marshmallow plant. Who knew? (Other than UpNorth.)
Sorry for the bad joke and I hope I didn't offend any REAL marshmallow farmers.
Well, to get this thread back on track. I tried the cream cheese/PB combo -- I have to admit it was pretty good. Thanks Faraz for adding another treat to my arsenal!
One note: I can't believe some of you have never heard of Fluff. It may be regional but it's a staple, right along with white bread, here in New England. It is considered comfort food here.
And am I really the only one who knew that marshmallow came from a plant? VJS, you certainly had me going.
I think this is the most shocking thread going right now on JP Fitness! At least for me.
I'm from New England, so I was raised on a steady diet of pb, Fluff and white bread. Man, those are good. I tried Faraz's version and it's good, but, for me, it's not the same without the white bread, preferably Wonder.
UpNorth, after reading your post, the marshmallow plant rang a bell, but I'd forgotten it when I made my original post.
I lived in Denver for a bit and had a friend from Maine. He loved Fluff but couldn't find it in CO, so when he went home for a visit he stuffed some Fluff in his suitcase. When he unpacked, the Fluff had oozed all over his clothes. I guess Fluff doesn't like high altitude or pressure changes.
Originally posted by VJS: He loved Fluff but couldn't find it in CO, so when he went home for a visit he stuffed some Fluff in his suitcase. When he unpacked, the Fluff had oozed all over his clothes. I guess Fluff doesn't like high altitude or pressure changes.
Ha! Yeah, I can see that since Fluff is mostly air, I imagine the pressure change wasn't too good for the packaging!
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