12 Ways to Eat and Enjoy Almond Butter
Almond butter has seen its popularity rise as a delicious and healthy alternative to peanut butter. Its wonderful taste, numerous health benefits and versatility has placed it on the mainstream food map as a choice with many possibilities.
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A simple jar of almond butter (either dry roasted or raw almonds) yields a smooth, velvety taste, a rich source of Vitamin E, plant protein and heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, and presents an option for people who suffer from peanut or other nut allergies. It is more readily available than before and can easily be purchased at most supermarkets or online. Better yet, with a solid food processor and fresh almonds, it can even be made in the comfort of your own home.
Almond butter can be a featured ingredient in some recipes as well as as a great complement in others. What follows is a list of suggestions for enjoying almond butter in any variety of sweet and savory possibilities.
Try Almond Butter:
- on toast or other starches (bagels, muffins, crumpets, english muffins, pancakes, waffles) example: morning toast + smear of almond butter
- on fresh fruit example: banana topped with almond butter
- on dried fruit example: dried apples or apricots dipped into almond butter
- on fresh vegetables example: celery sticks + almond butter + raisins
- in hot cereal example: oatmeal + dollop of almond butter + milk/milk substitute
- in yogurt example: plain yogurt + hint of almond butter + honey/sweetener
- in shakes & smoothies example: spoonful(s) almond butter + milk/milk alternative/juice + frozen berries/fruit + ice, blend [optional: protein powder, yogurt, silken tofu, ripe avocado, greens, added sweeteners]
- added to savory dishes, condiments & sauces; thickens and adds nutty body and flavorexample: Thai Inspired Almond Butter Satay by Maranatha Nut Butters
- on frozen desserts example: mix spoonful of almond butter with warm chocolate syrup and drizzle over scoops of vanilla ice cream OR on chocolate example: dip chocolate pieces into almond butter
- incorporated into sweet treats or baked goods examples: Hearty, Healthy Almond Cookie Biscuits by Bendo13, Honey Almond Butter Balls by girly_girl09 or Brown Rice Crispies by Sprouted Kitchen
- as a replacement for peanut butter example: almond butter + jelly sandwich
- by the spoonful
ENJOY!
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Comments
Thanks for stopping by rkhyclak. I never thought much of almonds until I tried almond butter. I've been a fan ever since and haven't missed peanut butter too much.
I never tried almond butter. Thanks!
celeBritys4africA- Almond butter is definitely worth a try! I hope this hub has given you some ideas to start with.
I love almond butter and have it with honey in a sandwich sometimes. You can find it at Walmart these days for less than health food stores.
I'll have to try some of these other ways of eating almond butter.
Hi Pamela- yes, the nice thing is that almond butter is no longer limited to health foods stores as you mentioned. Almond butter is great in sandwiches. Hope you find some other fun and tasty way of eating it too :).
rkhyclak 13 months ago
I love almonds, but haven't given almond butter a try. I feel like it's going to be a must since I despise peanut butter! Rated up and useful :)