Peanut, Peanut Butter…and Jelly!

by Jamie Walker on February 20, 2009

If you’re dying for a spoonful of peanut butter but still feeling squeamish about eating peanut butter products since the recall last month, try some of the alternatives: peanut butter

Almond butter: My favorite nut butter is almond butter (the Whole Foods 365 brand is really good and affordable).  Its a little sweeter than peanut butter and has a crunchier consistency.  It is also packed with fiber.

Cashew Nut Butter: You can get good Cashew Nut Butters at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.  While its lower in protein and fiber and higher in saturated fat than either peanut or almond butter, it does taste great (if you like cashews).  It has a strong cashew flavor and a creamy and oily consistency.  Because it is a bit fattier and indulgent, you might want to use it less often than other nut butters.

Soy Nut Butter: My roommate loves soy nut butter.  In fact, I’ve never seen her eat regular peanut  butter.  It has a roasted flavor and the most protein and lowest amount of fat than other nut and seed  butters.  Its fiber content is similar to almond butter.

Sunflower Seed Butter: This seed butter may be more difficult to find but I’m sure health food stores and Whole Foods carry it.  For people who are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts, this is a great alternative.  The flavor is a little bland for me but if you like sunflower seeds, you’ll probably like this spread as well.  One thing to note about sunflower seed  butter is that because it is high in polyunsaturated fats, it tends to spoil much easier than other nut and seed butters.

Hemp Seed Butter: Hemp seed butter is not widely available but can be found at some health food and specialty stores.  It has a nutty taste and provides some omega-3 fatty acids.

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