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Remember when I made Averie’s peanut butter cups?
Well, the other day Susan reminded me of the yummy filling which contains peanut butter + nutritional yeast. I’m not sure what it is about that combo, but it really does taste like the filling of a Reese’s Cup. Have you tried it? If not, I dare you to eat it for breakfast tomorrow atop your favorite hot cereal…just like I did this morning.
Oat bran topped with 2 TBSP crunchy PB mixed with 1 TBSP nutritional yeast. PB cup oats…minus the chocolate coating.
You can thank me tomorrow. 
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I love those PB cups. I swear though, MACA instead of nooch makes it taste even more like the real thing.
Andrea,
Well damn…I’m all out of maca. Must get more!
Omigosh, I can’t WAIT to try that! Nomnomnom!
YUM!
Sounds interesting. I’ve made almond butter cups before – without nutritional yeast though!
my tummy literally did flips just because of the first picture lol. why do u tease me so much Heather mmmmmm <3
i recently dropped a reeses pb cup into hot oatmeal in the morning- umm TALK ABOUT WOW FACTOR haha. xoxo
Kelsey,
I’ve done that before – definitely WOW worthy…you should try adding whipped cream.
I’ve been putting PB on my pumpkin protein pancakes! I think I’m going to be adding some nutritional yeast tomorrow! I’ll let you know how it tastes!!
That’s my favorite way to top a sweet potato!
Christin,
Ooh – good call. Gotta try that!
I LOVE oatmeal with pb, but I have never added nooch. Totally trying that!
YUM — oat bran and PB, two of my faves! Must try this one.
Looks like soon you may need to start an offshoot HENY (Heather Eats Nutritional Yeast) blog.
Victoria,
Ha – HENY…that flows but now quite as well as HEAB.
I need to try nut butter with nooch, it sounds interesting. I will try pb and AB as well, have you tried it with almond butter yet Heather?
The pic of the pb cup looks delish!!
Ana
Ana,
I haven’t – been on a PB kick, but perhaps I’ll try it with AB tomorrow morning.
YUM! I love nutritional yeast! I use it on my popcorn with a bit of sea salt and coconut oil. I’ve also used it on steamed veggies. Never thought to try it as a dessert!
Julie,
I love nooch on my popcorn – especially with coconut oil and chocolate protein powder. YUM!
I know what I’ll be having for dessert! (:
Mmmm… with a drizzle of dark chocolate syrup. -OR- just replace with a giant spoonful of MaraNatha’s Dark Chocolate Almond butter… maybe some banana slices too…oh my… not sure I can wait til breakfast!
Jamie,
Nothing wrong with PB Cup Oats for dinner.
I will try that tomorrow! I heart nutritional yeast, big time.
This really makes me want to hop in the kitchen and make some PB cups!! I eat them by pushing out the middle, trying not to break the edges. I have no idea why I started eating them like this, but it’s a challenge.
I used to do that too!!!
Mary, I do that as well – too funny.
Ohh I’ll have to try that! I’ve never been a reese’s lover but that sounds like a good combo
I’ve done it with tahini before, but not peanut butter. I will let you know how that goes. I’m sure I’ll like it though!
LC
Whoever you are, I sincerely thank you for the smile I will most certainly have during many future breakfasts…..lol!!
I saw your blog title from another site and hopped over here as fast as my virtual legs would carry me – Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are the best treats on the planet (and the fact that I capitalized every word makes my point extra clear!). I have never heard of this nutritional yeast before but I’m headed off to the health food store tomorrow to ask for it. Thanks again!!
Fatgirlwearingthin,
Glad you found me and thanks so much for reading. I buy my nutritional yeast at Whole Foods – from the bulk bins. Hope you find some tomorrow. It has a nutty/cheesy taste, and there are so many ways to use it. Love that stuff!
Averie is basically a genius, that’s all I have to say.
I ate my last pb cup yesterday. Need to make more asap.
have you tried Justin’s peanut butter cups yet? Sooo good!!!
Kristin,
NO – Justin is making PB cups?!? How did I not know about this? Must find ASAP!
I just made some treats with pb and banana that I will be blogging about tomorrow, but they are a wee bit creamy. I bet nooch would help with that. I love that there is always next time.
i’ve been wanting to try nutritional yeast for a while, this seems like a worthy reason:-)
Whole Foods carries them. They are in the chocolate/ candy bar aisle. I actually just enjoyed one while I was thanksgiving shopping
I’ll eat my Reese’s anyway that HEAB recommends
I think it’s the salty graininess nooch adds that reminds me of reese’s.
Krystina,
Yes, you’re right. I was going to write that it tasted kind of gritty, but that doesn’t sound very good. Salty graininess is a much better description.
t-h-a-n-k YOU! I needed the reminder to try this again,
I’m in love with reese’s. I’ve tried Alicia Silverstone’s PB cup recipe but not Averie’s. Those look great too!
I’ve never tried nutritional yeast because I’m never sure what to do with it! I need to jump on it.
Gina,
Yes, time to jump!
Damn. I don’t know why I never thought to do this. I’ll let you know how it goes when I do it tomorrow morning
I’ve been craving PB & chocolate all day. It’s time to satisfy the craving!
Oh my word!! I have to buy some nutritional yeast! Where do you find it, anyway? Do regular supermarkets carry it or can you only buy it at places like Whole Foods or The Fresh Market?
Healthy Chocoholic,
I buy my nutritional yeast from the bulk bins at Whole Foods. Some supermarkets might carry it if they have a good health food/organic section, but you should be able to find it in just about any health food store, and I hope you find some soon!
How cool! I have oats every morning (ok, and afternoon too) and I have some nutritional yeast sitting around. It’s great with salt on popcorn, BTW. Thanks!
Lisa,
Yes, I love nooch on popcorn. I always make Averie’s version with coconut oil, nooch, and chocolate protein powder. Amazing!
Hi Heather, thanks for the mention
I love the combo of nooch + PB. I feel it gives the cups that little bit extra bit of “authenticity” just like the filling in a real Reese cup.
I will pretty much eat nooch any way. PB any way. And of course, chocolate any way
I do to popcorn what you did to oatmeal: I dump on PB + Nooch. So good!
So glad you were able to get a walk in with Summer yesterday, too. Per your comment to me, yes, in the beginning, especially when they are so small like Summer is and like Skylar was, slings can be tricky and don’t really feel too comfy for mom. It takes awhile to get the hang of it..and I’ll be honest, Skylar wanted me to hold her in my arms over a sling, any old day
But keep practicing..it takes tons of practice and many times, many diff types of slings/carriers to get the right fit for mama and baby 
xo
I know nutritional yeast has so many health benefits with its consumption, but I am kind of scared of it because I don’t know what brands are a reputable source. Heather, do you have any insight on this issue?
Meagan,
I’m afraid I can’t be of much help. I’ve never really researched any brands of nooch and always just purchase it from the bulk bins at Whole Foods.
I am trusting you on this one Heather – nooch in peanut butter tomorrow!!!
Wow! I would never have thought to add those two ingredients together. Bring it on!!
I’ve never tried nutritional yeast either…maybe I’ll pick some up!
Georgie
I need to make those, stat. I’ve been craving PB cups like crazy and I’ve been settling for mouthfulls of pb+chocolate chips. Not my proudest moments, lol.
Tangy,
We’ve all been there.
breakfast of champions!!!!!!!
have a happy and healthy thanksgiving!!
Mmmmmm I will try this soon!
I eat my PB cups by nibbling all the chocolate off then turn the PB into a little ball and then let it melt in my mouth… My hubby gives me weird looks.
Hi Heather,
Hope you and Summer are well and happy
Wanted to mention that a great way to get the breast milk coming is to consume a mass of greens every day – raw and cooked. Aim for at least 2 pounds of greens, with some juiced everyday (try greens and lemon and stevia or an apple for sweetness) and then fresh salads and cooked greens.
It works but you do need a LOT.
My clients get breast milk abundance in weeks when they really work this strategy.
Sending you love and health!
Casey
What brand of nutritional yeast do you use? I am hoping to try it soon
Kristine,
I always buy my nutritional yeast from the bulk bins at Whole Foods, and so I’m not sure what brand it is. Sorry I can’t be of more help.
Whoa! I have never heard of this combo before! It sounds so weird and out-there that I just might have to try it
PB cups are the best!!
I bet this would be so good with some ice cream!
Caitlin,
I concur.
Would it be wrong to add the chocolate coating? Hint: the answer is no.
Happy Thanksgiving Eve, Heather!
Natalia,
NEVER wrong to add chocolate.
Hi Heather,
Do you follow Dr. Axe at all? I saw on his newsletter today that quinoa stimulates breast milk production. Even though I’ve nursed four (still am nursing my youngest), I never knew that so wanted to pass along the info. Of course, I didn’t even know what quinoa was until the last year or so.
Yummy eats here – I had some oats today with Justin’s maple vanilla almond butter, some chocolate coconut butter, and flaxseed on top – delicious! I always appreciate the inspiration you share with us.
Thanks!
Brandae
Happy FIRST Thanksgiving to you, CD, and Summer!
Brandae,
No, I don’t follow Dr. Axe, but I knew about the quinoa. I’d read it somewhere a while back, and I actually have some warming in the rice cooker right now. CD bought a big bag at Costco last weekend, and we’re quickly going through it. Love quinoa.
Your oats sound right up my ally. Definitely a delicious combo, and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Those peanut butter cups look insanely good! I wouldn’t have thought of combining PB and nutritional yeast, but it sounds intriguing! I wonder what it is that actually makes the Reese’s filling taste like it does…
Megan,
I just googled the ingredients…no nooch in Reese’s cups.
Well, I just found my first way of trying Nooch I do believe
Just add cocoa!
I stirred 1/2 tbsp of nutritional yeast in a flourless crepe this morning (not including baking soda and with added salt), then topped it with 1 tbsp PB. It was… not something I’d make again!
Heather J,
Sorry it didn’t turn out so good. Maybe make the flourless crepe and then fill it with PB + nooch? Maybe not?
The thought of nutritional yeast kind of weirds me out but I see people using it and now I think I want to try it- esp if I can make almost-Reeses with them!
I tried this with chocolate PB today. I made a PB sandwich with it and it was good. Thank you.
mmmm i have heard of this recipe before but haven’t tried it, but now i really want to. just add some chocolate on top…what an amazing breakfast!
I love the idea of a, dare-I-say, healthier version of the reese’s pb cup!! Happy 1st Thanksgiving to Summer, hope you guys have a wonderful day!
My husband is the biggest Reese’s PB cup fan ever–I wonder if he would like Averie’s much healthier version?! I’m excited to give it a try.
I would have never thought to put PB and nooch together. Interesting.
Really, Heather? . . . Okay . . . I’ll trust you!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Loveeee that idea! That recipe was one of my favorite but I never thought of putting it on my oats. Your the best!!
Maggie
http://www.mybreakfastblog.com
YUM! Thanks for the tip – I can’t wait to try it! I’m seeing a melted Baker’s chocolate square just waiting to be swirled in.
Emily,
As always, I love the way you think. I’m thinking Reese’s brancake!
I have yet to figure out why nooch is so popular (I can’t really taste it when I’ve used it in various meals) but perhaps that’s because I’ve been eating it wrong.
PB + nooch = Reese’s filling?! I’m SO THERE.
I’ll get to the oatmeal topping later, First: those cups!!!
I bought a package of almond butter cups a few weeks ago and thought of you, Heather!
Almond Butter cups? Never seen those for sale. Mmm, must find some…or make some. So happy to hear you thought of me – makes me smile.
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