Almond butter is a delicious, smooth, creamy spread and an excellent addition to your pantry. Rich in vitamins, proteins, and minerals, there’s no reason you shouldn’t indulge—unless you have a nut allergy, diet restrictions, or prefer something else.
If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I substitute for almond butter?” look no further. We’ve come to your aid in sharing the ten best almond butter substitutes.
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Almond butter is predominantly used in baking, smoothies, or slathered on some toast with jelly for your favorite childhood snack. But did you know that many Asian dishes contain almond butter?
If you’re interested in making these recipes without almond butter, we suggest you stick around. Consider one of our delicious stir fries, which you can top with a spicy peanut dressing for a tasty introduction.
Almond Butter Substitutes for Baking & Nut Allergies
Find your preferred almond butter substitute for nut allergies here. Below are our top picks that you can use in your baking and other recipes as well as:
Peanut Butter
Can you substitute peanut butter for almond butter? Definitely, peanut butter is probably the most obvious sub for almond butter. It offers similar nutrients (both high in protein), a similar texture, and that delicious nutty flavor. These nutty butter types are interchangeable, but note that peanut butter tastes sweeter.
While they have a similar amount of fats, carbs, and calories, almond butter contains more nutrients. But you’ll save quite a buck on peanut butter, making it a budget-friendly almond butter substitute. Also, many Thai dishes use peanut oil or butter in their sauces.
Cashew Butter
Cashew butter is nutrient-rich with abundant amino acids, magnesium, and other health-beneficial components. Plop a spoonful of cashew butter into your oatmeal or smoothie for breakfast, and you’ll get the best start to your day.
Tip: You can make cashew butter at home, but not everyone has the time. Instead, try this organic raw cashew butter, which you can purchase here.
Hazelnut Butter
When analyzing the nutritional value of hazelnut butter, you’ll find that it is most similar to peanut butter. Both contain similar amounts of calories, fiber, sugars, and total fats. Like almond butter, it does have less protein.
However, it still makes for an excellent replacement for almond butter when baking. Hazelnut butter serves best in sweeter delicacies and pairs exceptionally well with chocolate. To taste for yourself, melt a bit of hazelnut butter on fluffy mug cake. Other than desserts, you can use it on blueberry muffins, stir fries, smoothies, and even salad dressing.
Walnut Butter
Walnut butter is a fatty spread you can swap out for almond butter. And if you were looking for a butter packed with omega-3 fatty acids, this one contains alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid not commonly found in foods.
Because walnut butter is thick, dry, and has a strong bitter flavor, it may not be best used as a replacement in cakes and desserts with a light and airy texture.. However, you can use it in sauces, savory dishes, smoothies, and as a spread.
Tip: Try pairing your walnut butter with sweet flavors like chocolate, cinnamon, and caramel to balance its bitterness.
Pistachio Nut Butter
This list wouldn’t be complete without delicious, nutritious pistachio nut butter. Smooth in texture, rich, creamy, and an excellent source of potassium. So if you need an electrolyte boost, look no further.
You can use it as a spread, filling, or topping on homemade ice cream, croissants, crepes, and more.
Sunflower Butter
If you’re looking for a healthy yet creamy nut-free alternative to almond butter, sunflower seed butter is for you. Not only is its texture similar to almond butter, but it’s also a great source of protein.
One table of sunflower butter contains almost a quarter of your daily vitamin E requirement. It also has an abundance of healthy fats and magnesium. You can swap almonds for sunflower butter in smoothies, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, and more.
Tip: Try this sunflower seed butter for an all-natural spread made from just one ingredient: roasted sunflower seeds.
Coconut Butter
Coconut might have the word nut in it, but studies have shown that people with nut allergies should be able to tolerate it (generally speaking). So if you’ve had it without any reaction, you may use coconut butter as a replacement.
This slightly sweet and nutty-flavored butter contains nutritional components such as potassium, phosphorus, protein, and fiber. Coconut butter has an intense coconut flavor and scent, so opt for something else if you’re not looking to overwhelm your dish. You can use it on your baking as a spread, and many Thai dishes feature peanuts and coconut butter.
Pumpkin Seed Butter
Pumpkin seed butter makes a fantastic substitute for almond butter due to its health benefits and nutrition. This butter is an excellent source of zinc and magnesium, helping you maintain strong muscles and bones.
It has a smooth, creamy consistency, a mild nutty taste, and hints of earthy notes. You can use peanut seed butter as is in your sweet or savory dishes, such as roasted veggies, pestos, cookies, and more.
Black Bean Paste
This one is a bit unexpected, but it would work as a terrific nut-free alternative to almond butter for spreads and sauces (especially for Asian dishes). Black bean paste is a heart-healthy addition to your pantry as it contains no cholesterol or saturated fats.
For a delicious nut-free dish, try this mouthwatering beef and broccoli recipe. Simply add a teaspoon of black bean paste to the sauce for an extra punch of flavor.
Greek Yogurt
While greek yogurt may not be butter, it can be an excellent almond butter substitute when baking. With a thick consistency and high protein value, it’s been a go-to for adding moisture to cakes for many years. Plus, it’s nut-free and keto-friendly if consumed moderately.
Did you know? Greek yogurt is also a great substitute for cream cheese.
Final Thoughts on Almond Butter Replacements
You don’t have to stress the next time a recipe calls for this ingredient, as these almond butter alternatives might work just as well (or even better). Try these alternative options out and give us your opinion below.
But before you go, you might also want to check out this peanut brittle recipe if you’ve liked peanut butter as a replacement.
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