For 1 tbsp, the butter has 45 calories and zero fat. Chan school of public health found that eating peanuts reduced risk, but peanut butter did not. While most european butters are cultured, not all cultured butters are european. Dietitians are always looking for ways to get folks to eat more beans and this is a convenient, spreadable one. But while middleberg is a self-proclaimed mega-fan of nearly all types of seed and nut butter, she also admits that some are more healthful heavy hitters than others. Similarly, a twisted coil of steaming spaghetti needs little besides a butter bath and shower of parmesan to dazzle your comfort food cravings. While vegan butter does exist in grocery stores, tubs of this stuff can contain additives and ingredients that are just as bad for you as dairy butter. I did not buy membership-only club brands because i wanted peanut butter the general public had a reasonable chance of buying. We preferred the strawberry premium spread, which, aside from cost, differs from inna in that it’s much jammier and thicker, with far fewer chunks of fruit. We have purchased sugar free apple butter from other places; however, none could begin to compare to this product.
Avocado not only tastes great on toasts or in sandwiches, but it can literally replace the role of dairy in foods. The company also offers less common nut butters like brazil and hazelnut for those looking to stray from the norm. With a rich, smooth texture, cashew butter is slightly lower in calcium than other varieties, but can still pack a nutritional punch. Almond butter must be mainstream now, because you can buy it at costco. Slather it on bread and butter, sandwich it with peanut butter, spread it on a hot english muffin, or stir it into yogurt. Even better, wild friends nut butters come in single-serve packages, which are perfect for taking to work or keeping in your handbag. Many baked goods can use avocado instead of butter or cream to make them healthier for you. Fig butter with the laughing cow light creamy swiss: This may not come as a shock to many of you, but i love a good fruit spread with my cheese. All butters were purchased at a new york shop rite, and the store-brand package is the only one not sold nationwide. While the classic nut butter shares some health benefits with other nut butters, there tend to be fewer healthy versions available on the market. Look…
The low carb grocery store – toronto and vancouver, canada locations. The philo apple farm in california uses only organically-grown fruit for their preserves, chutneys, etc, although they use conventionally-produced sugar and the preserves themselves are not certified. Because butter degrades from light as well as heat, a domed butter dish is essential for counter storage. The aprium butter (Apriums are a cross between apricots and plums) has a nicely spreadable texture, almost smooth, with a flavor as intense as it’s color. Some manufacturers use organic fruit but a conventionally-produced sweetener. The strawberry spread had a moderate strawberry presence, with some chunks of very soft berry, but it was too sweet, with a similar lemony-sugar aftertaste. Strive to get less of each of them and instead work on getting more of the creamy, savory, sweet, hearty, and nutritious spreads i shared today. Even better would be to make your own fruit spread with naturally gel-forming chia seeds.
It has the strongest scent and lasts longer than both lotion and creme. I know i am bleeding, but there is still a flake of skin. Creams usually contain the same basic ingredients as butters, plus water based ingredients, perhaps including aloe, hydrosol or a herbal infusion. We love to combine a pump of this with osea malibu’s undaria body oil for a truly heavenly experience. Soap does not remain on your skin very long and the percentage of essential oils used in our products is low. Our scented soaps are gently scented with essential oils, but the choice is between you and your health care professional. Simply sweep all over your body to enjoy skin that feels softer, smoother and even more beautiful. It melts into the skin for a feeling of hydration without being greasy. If you would like to have healthy skin, stay away from mineral oils, animal fat, petroleum, and synthetic oil based skincare.
To further confuse us, butter brands employ marketing shticks, such as romantic pastoral packaging or bolded words that define their purported attributes. Butter must be at least 80 percent butterfat. These products also often have added sugars to make them more palatable, and can pack just as many calories as regular peanut butter. We have biscuits with meals just to have an excuse for nsa apple butter. Most of the prepared foods are loaded with salt and calories, says gardiner, citing joe’s diner frozen macaroni and cheese, as an example. Yes, coconut oil has benefits (Though many are overblown), but so does peanut oil, safflower oil, and grass-fed butter. I went back and forth, but ultimately decided i thought this butter was a bit too much on the salty side for my taste. Choose the european-style butter that contains the most appealing qualities to you. We also highly recommend downloading our food monster app, which is available for iphone, and can also be found on instagram and facebook.
Not to get my heart checked because of the fatty foods to come, but because the doctor in question is author, photographer and family medicine physician leslie tay, the man behind the food blog i eat i shoot i post. Not only does mine look really dark but there was steam coming out of the top, almost like the butter it was making was cooked. If you are attempting to veganise a recipe, you should replace the butter with a suitable vegan margarine made from soya or sunflower oil and ensure the margarine is at a cool temperature. Nikki, the founder of spresh, is a lawyer by day and foodie by night. Spent about 45 minutes on just trying to get to stage 2, then i noticed someone mentioned filling up their fp rather than just using the suggested measured amount of coconut. My advice is to forget the argument about which is superior, butter or margarine. I think some nuts would be good to take up the volume and you could add coconut flavoring if you like the flavor. In my experiments with new recipes, almond flour and butter have the best flavor and texture. There is a popular book out there called the coconut oil miracle, which people mention to me all of the time. This zucchini hummu…
Spread bottom half of roll with goat cheese butter. You can mix anything into butter and create a completely new thing. There is nothing better than a piece of toast slathered with butter and topped with a thick layer of strawberry jam. Not only are pureed vegetables much healthier than butter, they are wholesomely tasteful and can be snuck into many dishes. Since apple butter is a spread, it is closer to a jam than a sauce. I unwrapped all the butters and assigned them letters a-f so as not to know which was which. Sprinkle dried thyme over the blended butter and continue to blend together.
But if you live near a grocery store with a nut butter machine, put it to use! Brazil nut butter, however, is relatively low in protein at 4 grams per serving, which is half the amount of peanut butter. One of my best friends in college swears by kirkland almond butter. Spread the almond butter on a piece of bread, load the other slice of bread up with jam and combine the two halves to make your sandwich complete. Compare nut butters for diabetes to see which ones are the best choices. Once totally smooth and creamy, transfer the almond butter to a glass jar and store it in the fridge. I also made my own almond milk this morning. Share on pinterest nut butters are an easy way to incorporate nuts into a diet. They can reduce the shelf life of the almond butter and may cause the texture to seize. Plus, when you actually try plain raw almond butter or any other plain raw nut and seed butter, you actually get to taste the true flavor of the nut and seed instead of it being masked by a sugary goo! To promote the cross-category versatility of these products and increase sales, nut-based and sweet spread manufacturers should demonstrate how their products are used in both sweet and sav…
The world loves these creamy sensations since they provide our food with richness in texture and fatty, delightful flavors. There is nothing that will make you happier than a cultured, european-style unsalted butter slathered on toast with a sprinkling of crunchy salt on top. Here’s a taste test between six top kinds of butter. This does not mean that peanut butter is not healthy, just that they did not find an effect. Peanut butters are most often processed with hydrogenated oils and sugar, so make sure you check the label carefully, cautions middleburg. Also: Produce is often sold in packages (Bad for the environment), and not always by the pound – which may ultimately make it more expensive than what you might find at your local supermarket, says teri gault, founder and ceo of the grocery game. We tasted 18 varieties of all-natural strawberry jams to determine the very best one for spreading on bread and stirring into yogurt. Even if it is chunky, it does not have the same buttery or jam-like consistency as apple butter. Just blend some salted butter and olive oil in the food processor. It can also mask the taste of funky butter made from older cream.
Make that, chocolate hazelnut butter, the most prevalent iteration of this product. However eating many different foods, including a variety of nuts, can help the body get all of the essential nutrients it needs. While many peanut butter producers add salt to their spreads, excessive sodium can be an issue for heart health. Iit almost makes nut butters effortless. A tasty treat after a few days on the trail – spread on a cracker or squeeze on a byob-tortilla! The incredibly smooth texture also makes this nut butter ideal for blending into sauces, spreads, and dips. It is most commonly found at whole foods, but you can find it elsewhere, too. Salt typically helps hide any bitter notes from nuts and seeds, but this almond butter was perfectly balanced without it.
Unfortunately, on bread, i got a strong salty flavor followed by a delicious buttery flavor and wished they both hit my palette at the same time. I typically buy whatever’s on sale, so i set up a blind taste test between six salted kinds of butter to determine the best variety for eating. There is nothing that will make you happier than a cultured, european-style unsalted butter slathered on toast with a sprinkling of crunchy salt on top. 1 Butter choice, vermont creamery cultured butter, with 82 percent butterfat. We tasted 18 varieties of all-natural strawberry jams to determine the very best one for spreading on bread and stirring into yogurt. But peanut butter and marmite sounds like trouble, particularly when britons tend to enjoy simpler breakfast spread combinations (Butter with marmite, butter with jam). The stronger flavors make the apple butter a better pairing for potent cheeses and earthy breads.
Dipping olive oil is great, but americans have a desire to spread. Avocado is a source of the healthy monounsaturated fats so if it replaces mayonnaise or butter on your sandwich or toast, it is a step in the right nutritional direction: Swapping an animal fat for a plant fat. The philo apple farm in california uses only organically-grown fruit for their preserves, chutneys, etc, although they use conventionally-produced sugar and the preserves themselves are not certified. It contains very large chunks of apricot but is still spreadable. The blackberry fruit spread has the same excessive initial tastes, but these fade quickly to a strong, tart blackberry presence. Anyways, my search for the best strawberry jam / spread / preserves is over. Do you know the differences between the various types of fruit spreads? The strawberry spread had a moderate strawberry presence, with some chunks of very soft berry, but it was too sweet, with a similar lemony-sugar aftertaste.
At the end i was very happy, and also sort of high on butter fat. From the folks behind the first peanut butter and jelly sandwich shop in the world, this naturally simple yet far-from-average choice strikes a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, making it an optimal topping to slather on almost anything. Dietitians are always looking for ways to get folks to eat more beans and this is a convenient, spreadable one. I went back and forth, but ultimately decided i thought this butter was a bit too much on the salty side for my taste. There is nothing better than a piece of toast slathered with butter and topped with a thick layer of strawberry jam. Ideally, the tart, sweet, ruby-red spread mingles with the salty, creamy butter, and gives way to a satisfying toast crackle. This kind of butter is why the phrase smooth like butter exists. This green fruit is creamy like butter, but packs a much higher nutrient boost.
What makes choosing the right peanut butter even harder is the fact it dances a fine line between health food and high in fat. My favorite peanut butter for both myself and clients is good old-fashioned jif, kamp told today food. Some people may consider almond butter a better option than peanut butter as it contains less saturated fats and more unsaturated fats. Future growth will rely on product innovation, versatility, and reaching new audiences,especially the ever-growing asian and hispanic populations who are more likely to purchase alternative nut-based and seed spreads, as well as items with added vitamins and natural ingredients. Remember that replacements for animal products can always be made with whole foods. This is my fourth attempt at finding a good, natural peanut butter and i am finally done trying to find one. These days, peanut butter can do so much more than just accompany the jelly on your pb and j. And many peanut butters contain nothing more than nuts and maybe some salt.
While it’s lightly salted peanut butter has minimal salt (50 Mg), this brand also offers salt-free options. Peanut butters are most often processed with hydrogenated oils and sugar, so make sure you check the label carefully, cautions middleburg. We could also see this as a spread on a savory sandwich: Grilled turkey, carrots, red onion, cucumbers, spinach, a smear of this cashew butter, and a drop or two of sriracha. The incredibly smooth texture also makes this nut butter ideal for blending into sauces, spreads, and dips. See, we absolutely love sophisticated nut butter. According to research, weight loss plans that are individualized to include foods you enjoy may be easier to follow over time. A jar of commercial creamy peanut butter.
Additionally, when baking, both can be used as substitutes for oil, eggs, and butter. My advice is to forget the argument about which is superior, butter or margarine. Do you routinely bake chocolate birthday cake, or are you more a danish butter cookie baker? Peanut butter is also a decent source of magnesium, with 14 percent of your daily need in 2 tablespoons. Butter and cream are two common foods that have tip-toed their way into everything we eat. Even better would be to make your own fruit spread with naturally gel-forming chia seeds. The rich, creamy sesame seed butter used to make hummus or a lemony sauce for falafel?
And while stirring nut butter can be a pain, i have found this awesome affordable tool that makes it so much easier and faster to stir nut butter)! I use raw almonds, as i prefer their more mild flavor, but you can use roasted ones if you prefer. My dad randomly bought a jar one day from a natural foods store, and it has been a frequent flyer on our shelves ever since. (Source) hence, why there are still plenty of peanut butter recipes here on my website. They are dry roasted and milled with nothing else added to produce our delicious natural almond butter. Peanut butter has the highest protein content of all the butters at 4grams per tablespoon. A tasty treat after a few days on the trail – spread on a cracker or squeeze on a byob-tortilla! Organic almonds are always steam pasteurized, which is the best of the processes, but the rest, not so much. Strawberry is the most popular sweet-spread flavor; the runner-up is grape. Keep in mind that most of the fat in peanut butter is healthy when you choose one with no hydrogenated oil. We know that peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven, and this treat, with it’s luxurious texture and deep flavor, is the proof. And fran…
Walnut butter provides the most omega-3 fatty acids, butler said, making it a staple for vegetarians and vegans due to their low intake of omega-3’s from animal sources. As one of the creamiest nut butters, cashew butter makes for an excellent dairy replacement in vegan desserts and recipes, butler said. Once again nut butter uses only the finest organic almonds available. While the classic nut butter shares some health benefits with other nut butters, there tend to be fewer healthy versions available on the market. Though it does contain several vitamins and minerals, it does not pack the nutritional punch like other nut butter, childress told insider. I always make my almond butter after soaking/sprouting the almonds first for 12 hours and then dehydrating them in my dehydrator on a low temp over night. Even more alas, what was inside the jars did not resemble in any way the product i love and buy from my local retailer (Except in color and for being both allegedly made of organic almonds). When there are shelves of pre-made peanut butter lining grocery store aisles, is it worth grinding your own nuts to make homemade spreads? It is most commonly found at whole foods, but you …
Fill a mason jar halfway with cream, screw the lid on and shake it until you have butter. Unsalted salt helps to preserve butter, creating a longer shelf life. For instance, instead of a sour cream dip or a buttery spread on toast, use something from veggies instead. It may also be that salt and sweeteners such as honey or sugars added to many peanut butters cancel out some of the nut butter’s benefits. Since apple butter is a spread, it is closer to a jam than a sauce. If someone had handed me a jar of peanut butter and told me to mix it before school, i would have tossed the jar out the window and sent caroline off with an extra bag or two of doritos. Yes, coconut oil has benefits (Though many are overblown), but so does peanut oil, safflower oil, and grass-fed butter. But while middleberg is a self-proclaimed mega-fan of nearly all types of seed and nut butter, she also admits that some are more healthful heavy hitters than others. Look for organic valley cultured butter or my overall no. Ideally, the tart, sweet, ruby-red spread mingles with the salty, creamy butter, and gives way to a satisfying toast crackle. Organic butter can come the cream of grass-fed cows or organic g…
Put minced garlic into butter and spread onto bread for the best garlic toast ever. Buy it: Inna jam seascape strawberry jam, $14,50 for a 10-ounce jar at select whole foods or at innajam. I was not ready for it to chage so drastically to a much harder/granier consistency after adding the sweetener (I used golden syrup), but luckily i had some chocolate-aromatised olive oil on hand (About two tbsp) and that returned it into the beautifully creamy spread. The growth in north america is attributed to the rising preference for chocolate spreads not only in young ones but also among old age groups. The best strawberry jam on the market is inna seascape, which, at $14,50 per jar, might lead you to think that the price of premium fruit spreads and preserves correlates with quality and flavor. These spreads consist of functional ingredients such as whey powders, olive oil and cocoa powder which depict excellent spreadibility at all temperatures. I just made this and had to tweak it as i went along because the bag of hazelnuts i had were slightly over three cups. Asia pacific chocolate spreads market is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period owing to large populati…
I unwrapped all the butters and assigned them letters a-f so as not to know which was which. The same as normal butter, but the milk or cream is from grass-fed cows. We have purchased sugar free apple butter from other places; however, none could begin to compare to this product. Unfortunately, butter and cream can take a toll on our bodies. The combination is cooked down so that natural and/or added sugar caramelizes into a thick jam-like spread. This is the best apple butter i have ever had. However you apply it, it’s one of those classic down-home comfort foods that can make just about anything taste better. And many peanut butters contain nothing more than nuts and maybe some salt.
Look for organic valley cultured butter or my overall no. While the classic nut butter shares some health benefits with other nut butters, there tend to be fewer healthy versions available on the market. There’s nothing wrong with trader joe’s fruits and vegetables, but generally there is nothing really right, either. I have been making fruit butters in the crockpot this past year and i love them. Unsalted salt helps to preserve butter, creating a longer shelf life. The combination is cooked down so that natural and/or added sugar caramelizes into a thick jam-like spread. For her part, sullivan says she enjoys harvesting her fruit on her chemical-free, virgin prairie acreage. With varieties ranging from sunflower to almond, navigating the spreads aisle gets overwhelming quickly. Because of this, i assumed that apple butter was a regional food or perhaps a more rugged cousin to applesauce, like thick versus thinly cut bacon. The most popular of which are their variable nut spreads. However, higher butterfat means less water, which could lead to more difficulty handling the dough. To further confuse us, butter brands employ marketing shticks, such as romantic pastoral packaging or…
Unfortunately, on bread, i got a strong salty flavor followed by a delicious buttery flavor and wished they both hit my palette at the same time. Avocado is a source of the healthy monounsaturated fats so if it replaces mayonnaise or butter on your sandwich or toast, it is a step in the right nutritional direction: Swapping an animal fat for a plant fat. We know that peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven, and this treat, with it’s luxurious texture and deep flavor, is the proof. However you apply it, it’s one of those classic down-home comfort foods that can make just about anything taste better. Apple butter, on the other hand, is mainly used as a condiment for meat, bread, and cheese. Test-drive them by using each in a favorite simple butter-forward baking recipe and do a side-by-side taste test. I love the old-fashioned type of peanut butter in which oil rises to the top and you have to mix the peanut butter and oil together with a knife or spoon. The stronger flavors make the apple butter a better pairing for potent cheeses and earthy breads.
Unfortunately, on bread, i got a strong salty flavor followed by a delicious buttery flavor and wished they both hit my palette at the same time. And many peanut butters contain nothing more than nuts and maybe some salt. From walmart, target, tjmaxx, marshalls, cost plus world market, whole foods and local food chains like kroger, stop and shop etc. -Approved spread, look for organic varieties that are made with only a little added salt, seek out jars with minimal added sugars and shun hydrogenated oils. I love butter, but i do not really have a go-to. Remember that replacements for animal products can always be made with whole foods. Research team hunt out the best of the best of almond, peanut, cashew and sunflower seed butters so you can just grab and go when you are grocery shopping. These products also often have added sugars to make them more palatable, and can pack just as many calories as regular peanut butter.
Storage fresh, unfrozen butter should be consumed within a month of purchase. Organic fruit spreads account for just a small fraction of annual preserve sales, but their popularity is increasing. It requires the butter be made from cream from cows that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones and eat feed devoid of conventional pesticide, fertilizer or synthetic ingredients. Once you process the ingredients in your blender or food processor, simply freeze in a reusable container, covered, for at least 8 hours to set and then enjoy within a day or two. Decent fruit flavor and not overly-sweet. But, contrary to popular belief, their line of natural peanut butters are top-notch. Look for organic valley cultured butter or my overall no.
Chocolate spreads are sweet flavored pastes consumed majorly in a form of spread on toasts, breads and other bakery products such as pancakes, muffins, pitas, waffles and additional flavors. At intimate austin shop confituras, owner stephanie mcclenny offers spreadable, preserved tastes of texas, perfect for toast and biscuits. This spread with piedmont hazelnuts is perfect on spreads, to go with your ices and in your favourite cakes. For our methodology and the full list of spreads we tasted, scroll to the bottom of the page; first up, the rankings! Research team hunt out the best of the best of almond, peanut, cashew and sunflower seed butters so you can just grab and go when you are grocery shopping. Hey, just a point of note i tried this recipe to see if it would work with cashews as i could not find hazelnuts but i would advise against it. You may not be able to get them completely smooth, depending on your food processor. I made a quadruple batch today for our neighborhood food cooperative kitchen. Is there an almond butter powder you recommend? This post is your guide to finding the healthiest nut butter: The difference between peanut, almond, sunflower, walnut, cashew, s…
This does actually taste like cinnamon apple butter, but there is an odd chemical flavor behind all walden farms products. The first three ingredients are fruit, sugar, and pectin, which supports the claim of 75% fruit on the label. If going this route, just be sure to freeze your fruit first and use at least one of the following creamy bases: Frozen mangoes or frozen bananas. As more european-style butters commingle in the dairy case with central-casting stick styles, what used to be a simple salted or unsalted, basic or fancy choice has become mind-bending. Apple butter, on the other hand, is mainly used as a condiment for meat, bread, and cheese. While margarine and butter both taste marvelous, we should expand our view of what constitutes a good spread; it goes far beyond pure fats. Each flavor of these fruit spreads comes in a 9,95-ounce jar and costs $1,99 (20 Cents an ounce). 1 Butter choice, vermont creamery cultured butter, with 82 percent butterfat. Fruit preserves have continually increased in popularity since those days, and retail sales of jams, jellies, preserves, fruit spreads and related products exceed $630 million per year, according to the international jelly …
Therefore i always go for the natural nut butters. With an ingredient list that features peanuts, cashews, almonds, flax seeds, brazil nuts, and sunflower seeds, along with dark chocolate, cane sugar, cocoa butter, and hazelnuts, nutzo is in a class of it’s own. Lester loves them as well, and stocks up on them along with bbq sauce, ketchup, mustard and packaged crackers, which have relatively healthy ingredients and whole grains, and no food coloring. I have the hazelnuts on hand and just need a couple hours to make this! After much struggle and annoyance, i tried the food processor. My advice is to overlook the hazelnuts, and when ready to take them out. This is one of the best substitute for peanut butter. Over the past five years, the top product claims across nut-based spreads and sweet spreads have been related to ingredients. Coconut butter is essentially just ground up coconut. Remove skins: Let hazelnuts cool until you can handle them. This post is your guide to finding the healthiest nut butter: The difference between peanut, almond, sunflower, walnut, cashew, soy butters and which one is the best! Blanched hazelnuts are easy to find in supermarket baking sections, and …
This creamy, organic peanut butter contains peanuts, flax seeds, coconut sugar, palm oil, sea salt, and probiotics. One serving of skippy creamy peanut butter has 190 calories, 16 grams of fat and 7 grams of protein. While some nut butters are considered better than others, always read the labels and look for ones with just nuts. Williams told today that she often uses a small amount of peanut butter in her cooking but she supplements the rest with pb2, it has just 50 calories and 1,5 grams of fat per serving. I am sorry; i hate to write a bad review, but this jar is not the normal great peanut butter that i have purchased in the past from this company and i want them to be aware there is an issue with quality at times. All blends are made in small batches to ensure a high quality and delicious nut butter everytime. A ninth option is a no-stir peanut butter. If someone had handed me a jar of peanut butter and told me to mix it before school, i would have tossed the jar out the window and sent caroline off with an extra bag or two of doritos. We felt that it was fine on toast, but best paired with a salty butter.
Some types of cashew butter do have slightly less fat. While peanut butter is a staple food in many households, there are a variety of other nut butters on the market, including almond butter. Gluten-free claims have risen; however, many nut-based spreads and sweet spreads inherently contain no gluten. And there is where manna butter comes waltzing in; letting coconut to foot cashew, a powerful medley of toasty nuts, or pairing dark chocolate with buttery pecans. With a rich, smooth texture, cashew butter is slightly lower in calcium than other varieties, but can still pack a nutritional punch. This butter is ideal for those on keto and low-carb diets as well as those wanting to take their health up a notch, according to butler. That said, powdered peanut butter can work great in smoothies, curry sauces, cooked dishes, etc. This creamy spread is packed with vitamin e, among other great nutrients, making it worth the caloric punch. Inspired by the realisation that everyday food needed a little bit of special twist, five and two foods is your one stop for bacon jams, bacon sambal, candied bacon stix and more! The second, non-organic group features unblanched peanuts, which is actu…
Not only does mine look really dark but there was steam coming out of the top, almost like the butter it was making was cooked. And so many of them claim to be healthy, natural, low-calorie, a great alternative to peanut butter, etc. Almond butter has a slightly higher amount of unsaturated fats. For instance, instead of a sour cream dip or a buttery spread on toast, use something from veggies instead. This creamy nut butter, rich in magnesium and iron, is also on the pleasantly mild end of the flavor spectrum, so you can slip it as easily into a range of dishes as you would almond butter. The peanut butter is then packaged into cartons distributed to retailers, where they are stored at room temperature and sold to consumers. The groove in the celery stick is filled with peanut butter and raisins arranged in a row along the top are ants. But while middleberg is a self-proclaimed mega-fan of nearly all types of seed and nut butter, she also admits that some are more healthful heavy hitters than others. Cashew butter makes up for this in minerals like zinc copper and iron, and monosaturated fats that are good for lowering cholesterol, but sometimes it has a higher sugar count than…
I love the old-fashioned type of peanut butter in which oil rises to the top and you have to mix the peanut butter and oil together with a knife or spoon. This post is your guide to finding the healthiest nut butter: The difference between peanut, almond, sunflower, walnut, cashew, soy butters and which one is the best! Some types of cashew butter do have slightly less fat. This may be due to the fact that nuts and nut butters are satiating and help balance blood sugar levels. When comparing brands, realize that reduced fat peanut butter usually contains more sugar so read the labels carefully. Try kevala’s cashew butter as a spread over toast, stir over hot oatmeal or fresh fruit, add it’s nutty flavor in baking, to smoothies, ice cream and more! Last but most certainly not least, cashews can play a starring role in your healthy diet. In my experiments with new recipes, almond flour and butter have the best flavor and texture.
Apparently, marmite has taken the lead from punters who have been mixing these spreads on toast for ages. You can use brazil nut butter with ice cream, crepes and toast. Just read the ingredient list on the back of the nut butter, if it lists more than nuts and salt, put it back. Top your favorite sandwich or salad with tahini dressing. Knowing which type of nut butter is the most nutritious can be challenging. Share on pinterest nut butters generally contain good kinds of fat that the body needs. You can make pecan butter at home by toasting them before blending with salt and cinnamon.
The first thing to hit the palate when you nibble a bit of this nut butter may be the almonds, then along comes hints of really rich walnuts, brazil nuts, and pecans. Nut butters are a great source of calories and variety for your backpacking food bag. This peanut butter also does not have trans fat, which is known to elevate cholesterol levels. Almond butter contains a higher amount of magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, and calcium. When it’s chilled, it’s texture is absolutely perfect for spreading on toast or dipping into with apple slices. I tried lot of different brands but none could come close to what my taste buds were yearning for. Peanut butter is also low carb and rich in antioxidants, she added. Not only are pureed vegetables much healthier than butter, they are wholesomely tasteful and can be snuck into many dishes. It may be easier for people to incorporate more nuts into their diet by using nut butters, including peanut and almond butter.
I have tried a few of your recipes (Cauliflower pizza crust, frozen almond butter fudge, 5 minute massage kale salad, peanut butter blondies, and paleo pankcakes, etc). This chunky peanut butter is made from nothing but plain old peanuts and a touch of salt, allowing the robust, earthy flavor of the nuts to become the real star. The benefit of either of these workhorse spreads is that in addition to providing healthy, liquid plant fats they also pack a bit of protein and fiber: 4 Grams per tablespoon and 2 grams per tablespoon, respectively. It offers more natural ingredients without sacrificing the traditional peanut butter flavor you love. In my experiments with new recipes, almond flour and butter have the best flavor and texture. This five ingredient monkey butter is so easy to make and tastes sooooooooo good. Into the food processor, i add 500grams of dessicated coconut because my food processor is a bit big (Has 3,7l capacity). If you have leftover fresh herbs in your fridge, mince them fine and incorporate them into the butter before you chill it.
This does not mean that peanut butter is not healthy, just that they did not find an effect. Irish label kerrygold is the poster child for grass-fed butter, and vital farms is a widely sold domestic brand. Known as the very first sweet cream butter, this type comes from pasteurized fresh cream, rather than cultured or soured cream, and is the american standard as opposed to the european tradition. The perfectly spiced cinnamon sugar and whole, juicy raisins in this unique spread makes it our favorite right out of the jar. The stronger flavors make the apple butter a better pairing for potent cheeses and earthy breads. The rich, creamy sesame seed butter used to make hummus or a lemony sauce for falafel? As much as d’arabian adores the trader joe’s flavored croissants, the unflavored ones (Which are part of the same line of frozen french fare) left her cold, thanks to a small aftertaste that none of us cared for.
Bottom line, for me, is i love the way grass-fed butter tastes, and if you test it out you might agree (And also maybe reap some health benefits). While some of their products have added sugars, sunbutter’s organic sunflower spread has nothing but 100% organic roasted sunflower seeds. Apple butter dates back to medieval times and is more regionally specific to belgium, germany, and holland. The best strawberry jam on the market is inna seascape, which, at $14,50 per jar, might lead you to think that the price of premium fruit spreads and preserves correlates with quality and flavor. While margarine and butter both taste marvelous, we should expand our view of what constitutes a good spread; it goes far beyond pure fats. For our methodology and the full list of spreads we tasted, scroll to the bottom of the page; first up, the rankings! For what it’s worth, it was the only one wrapped in aluminum foil which, according to cooking light, is superior to parchment paper for keeping butter fresher longer. The company says it uses pasteurized cream from new england dairy farms to churn butter slowly in small batches. I unwrapped all the butters and assigned them letters a-f so as not t…
Though a little added sugar once in awhile is likely to do little harm, using it regularly from a food that you probably eat pretty normally on a day to day basis, such as nut butter, is not a great idea. I like making my own nut butters because the store bought ones are so full of sugar and i am a type 1 diabetic, my husband is type 2, so yeah those ones are out. Adding nut butters, such as almond butter, to smoothies is an excellent way to incorporate more nutrients into the diet. Known for it’s delectable asian fusion dishes, the fifth palate also produces it’s own range of spreads. The world loves these creamy sensations since they provide our food with richness in texture and fatty, delightful flavors. Olde tyme nut grinders are a staple in the natural food industry and have enabled retailers to provide freshly ground nut butters direct to consumers in stores across the country. By law, all almonds are required to be pasteurized prior to sale and for use in almond butter and milks. For allergy-safe lunches, sunflower butter is the best choice. It has a similar texture to peanut butter, but has more monounsaturated fat per serving to help promote better heart health. While g…
Peanut butter has 8 grams of protein per serving. Nut butters are a tasty way to help combat chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular problems, and do not raise blood sugars as many other spreads do. While it contains more fat and less protein then other nut butters, it is a good source of the omega-3 fatty acids that can help support heart health. Once totally smooth and creamy, transfer the almond butter to a glass jar and store it in the fridge. This post is your guide to finding the healthiest nut butter: The difference between peanut, almond, sunflower, walnut, cashew, soy butters and which one is the best! People should use caution when trying new nut butters and avoid any known allergens. Just blend some salted butter and olive oil in the food processor.
Alyssa rothschild, rdn, cdn, says a healthy peanut butter consists mostly of one key ingredient: Peanuts! Preserves are different from jams in that large or whole pieces of sweetened fruits (Or vegetables) are cooked and jelled. The raspberry spread has an amazing berry aroma that leaps out of the jar. Slather it on bread and butter, sandwich it with peanut butter, spread it on a hot english muffin, or stir it into yogurt. Cultured added to pasteurized cream, live bacterial cultures release lactic acid while the mixture thickens and develops flavor (Through fermentation) before being churned into butter. Lots of small chunks of fruit and rind with some texture to it. Soom chocolate sweet tahini halva spread is also vegan and peanut free and tastes marvelous paired with raspberries or strawberries on toast or rice cakes. Just blend some salted butter and olive oil in the food processor.
One tip i like to suggest is to get into the bath with dressings still on. It’s a rich, yet easily absorbing silky smooth lotion that deeply hydrates the skin. Skin conditions like eczema and rosacea can leave dry and itchy patches that can only worsen when treated with the wrong products. My skin gets very dry especially in the winter, so i apply a thin layer over me every day right after shower, and it keeps my skin moist the whole day. Try a patch test of pure, unrefined, organic coconut oil on your body for a few days before committing to a particular coconut oil-based lotion. Honey has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and skin-regenerative properties that make it a wonder ingredient for just about any skin type. These entire ingredients make sol de janeiro body wash suitable for all types of skin, even if it is directed to the dry and itchy type. After putting the finished product in the glass jar, i took the kitchen aid bowl and whisk up to my shower, showered and got every last dab out of the bowl onto my body. Your skin should start to feel better quickly. Drink plenty of water, do not smoke, and wash your face and body each day with a gentle hypoallergenic soap for hea…
Peanut butter is a food paste or spread made from ground dry-roasted peanuts. These use pureed sweet potatoes in place of that typical, buttery truffle center. Read the label as it can be higher in sugar than peanut or almond butter and lower in protein. Butter and margarine spreads are excluded. -Approved spread, look for organic varieties that are made with only a little added salt, seek out jars with minimal added sugars and shun hydrogenated oils. Share on pinterest people can enjoy nut butters as a spread on toast or in sandwiches. The healthiest nut butters will have no sugar added. The second, non-organic group features unblanched peanuts, which is actually a prized commodity among peanut butter devotees. While it contains more fat and less protein then other nut butters, it is a good source of the omega-3 fatty acids that can help support heart health. Another non-nut nut butter, cashews are actually seeds.
I started using almond butter as a replacement for peanut butter in many cases, because peanuts tend to be more susceptible to mold that produces aflatoxin, which has been associated with liver cancer. This creates a delicious and healthy spread, yummy enough for the little ones and packed full of goodness for the grownups. Everything highlighted in red is why you should avoid this nut butter. The difference was that the second time i warmed the raw almonds a little by holding them in a metal strainer basket over the outlet of my wall heater! I like eating them with cheese, nut butters, and veggie spreads. While it’s lightly salted peanut butter has minimal salt (50 Mg), this brand also offers salt-free options. This vacuum sealing rids the container of oxygen so that oxidation cannot occur, preserving the food. I love once again organic crunchy almond butter! Peanut butter also contains vitamin e, fiber, niacin, phosphorus, and magnesium. So i scratched the spoon idea and spread the rest on a piece of bread. Why we love it: Lightly sweetened and free from artificial preservatives and hydrogenated oils, this is real all-natural peanut butter just the way you like it. The almond …
Almond butter contains a higher amount of magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, and calcium. Unfortunately, it’s extremely rare to find mixed nut butter at the store. This peanut butter also does not have trans fat, which is known to elevate cholesterol levels. Share on pinterest people can enjoy nut butters as a spread on toast or in sandwiches. It’s simple and nutrient rich, lemein told today food. Three new nut butters offer a sweet protein-packed trail option. That said, for adults who want to cut back on sugar, this butter has an earthier flavor. Compare the ingredients on the labels of sunflower seed butters and look for ones that do not contain high levels of salt. To promote the cross-category versatility of these products and increase sales, nut-based and sweet spread manufacturers should demonstrate how their products are used in both sweet and savory recipes, as dips, and as complements to a variety of snack types. We know that peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven, and this treat, with it’s luxurious texture and deep flavor, is the proof.
The perfectly spiced cinnamon sugar and whole, juicy raisins in this unique spread makes it our favorite right out of the jar. Which is how i realized that jif peanut butter is playing a classic bit of food misdirection. It’s ridiculously delicious and although it has 1 more gram of sugar per serving than most natural peanut butters, this 1 gram translates to four measly calories. Look for nut butters that only have two ingredients, nuts and salt. From our family to yours, thank you for helping us spread the love! Texture: 5 – Closer to soup than butter. Choose peanut butter that is free of hydrogenated oil, added sugar and preservatives. The flavor is much more complex than plain old single nut butters. Keep in mind that most of the fat in peanut butter is healthy when you choose one with no hydrogenated oil. A good sub for peanut butter and it’s mild nuttiness lends well to both sweet and savory uses.
For our methodology and the full list of spreads we tasted, scroll to the bottom of the page; first up, the rankings! The marmellata di agrumi is made with sicilian orange, lemon and grapefruit rind. Apparently, marmite has taken the lead from punters who have been mixing these spreads on toast for ages. Pectin can be added to a fruit preserve in powder or liquid form if the fruit is too low in naturally-occurring pectin; alternatively, the fruit low in pectin can be combined in the preserve with other fruits that are naturally higher in pectin. I prefer butter made from milk that comes from cows of known origin, from as close to my home as possible, where the cream is pasteurized and cultured and left to ferment over time to achieve a nutty, tangy 82 to 86 percent butterfat content. Jelly: Combines fruit juice, sugar, and sometimes pectin. All fruit spreads were tested plain (Without bread or crackers). The cheese variety at trader joe’s is some of the best at any grocery store, and the prices are just as easy-to-swallow, says warrick. The best strawberry jam on the market is inna seascape, which, at $14,50 per jar, might lead you to think that the price of premium fruit spread…
3, Can i use coconut oil whenever a recipe calls for coconut butter? These labels provide customers with the easily read nutrition facts and a reminder that fresh-ground nut butter is all natural and contains no additives, preservatives, or cholesterol! Not only does mine look really dark but there was steam coming out of the top, almost like the butter it was making was cooked. Peanut butters are most often processed with hydrogenated oils and sugar, so make sure you check the label carefully, cautions middleburg. Try a whole grain bread with strawberry butter or cinnamon raisin bread with peanut butter-cream cheese. At the winter fancy foods show, an industry trade show to promote new products, the kitchn and other sites noted that spreads were a category on the rise. Therefore, somewhat paradoxically, butter cannot be said to be the best butter. The almonds will first look like a flour with clumps, then will form a ball that moves around the food processor, then it will turn to a grainy almond butter before it becomes silky-smooth. You can find the easy recipe here: How to make coconut butter. For allergy-safe lunches, sunflower butter is the best choice. Ingredients: Certifi…
Almond butter must be mainstream now, because you can buy it at costco. This year, sullivan is also planting stone fruits including plum, peach, apricot and sour and sweet cherries. As much as d’arabian adores the trader joe’s flavored croissants, the unflavored ones (Which are part of the same line of frozen french fare) left her cold, thanks to a small aftertaste that none of us cared for. I finished the jar all by myself by eating by the spoonfuls and spreading it on bagel, bread, cracker etc. Nor did i try organic fruit spreads from every company that produces them. With a rich, smooth texture, cashew butter is slightly lower in calcium than other varieties, but can still pack a nutritional punch. Butters normally use less sugar than other sweet spreads and may have spices added to enhance the flavor of the fruit. While organic produce and other ingredients are used when possible, the emphasis here is on locally-grown fruits and vegetables. The best nut butters are those that are made with the simplest ingredient: The nut, she explains. Apple butter is more concentrated, so it is darker and deeper in flavor.
And so many of them claim to be healthy, natural, low-calorie, a great alternative to peanut butter, etc. We do not use any hydrogenated oils, so you will get the texture you crave without harmful food additives. He also mixed fragments of peanut into peanut butter, creating the first chunky -style peanut butter. I started using almond butter as a replacement for peanut butter in many cases, because peanuts tend to be more susceptible to mold that produces aflatoxin, which has been associated with liver cancer. These labels provide customers with the easily read nutrition facts and a reminder that fresh-ground nut butter is all natural and contains no additives, preservatives, or cholesterol! This is especially true with something such as nut butter that is condensed and has a smaller serving size. Peanut butter also contains vitamin e, fiber, niacin, phosphorus, and magnesium. Organic almonds are always steam pasteurized, which is the best of the processes, but the rest, not so much. Almond butter is a naturally sweet, nutritious alternative to peanut butter that generally has fewer additives, such as sugar.
Ideally, the tart, sweet, ruby-red spread mingles with the salty, creamy butter, and gives way to a satisfying toast crackle. The rich, creamy sesame seed butter used to make hummus or a lemony sauce for falafel? Apple butter, on the other hand, is mainly used as a condiment for meat, bread, and cheese. We know that peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven, and this treat, with it’s luxurious texture and deep flavor, is the proof. The company says it uses pasteurized cream from new england dairy farms to churn butter slowly in small batches. Lester loves them as well, and stocks up on them along with bbq sauce, ketchup, mustard and packaged crackers, which have relatively healthy ingredients and whole grains, and no food coloring. Strive to get less of each of them and instead work on getting more of the creamy, savory, sweet, hearty, and nutritious spreads i shared today. We also highly recommend downloading our food monster app, which is available for iphone, and can also be found on instagram and facebook. Research team hunt out the best of the best of almond, peanut, cashew and sunflower seed butters so you can just grab and go when you are grocery shopping. I picked up some laughing cow as well to make sure when the cheese was gone, i knew when to put the butter away!
If you want a punch of protein, add a scoop of hemp seeds or pea protein to your nut butters instead of buying pre-made protein nut butters. Just blend some salted butter and olive oil in the food processor. 250G of goodness in a jar, the flavoured butter can be used beyond just spreading it on toast according to the founders. A tasty treat after a few days on the trail – spread on a cracker or squeeze on a byob-tortilla! Substitute almond butter for peanut butter in any recipe or meal that you make. Once again unsweetened crunchy peanut butter, $13,99, amazon. For me the number one criteria for almond butter is how they pasteurize the almonds. I also soaked my almonds in salt water overnight and then dehydrated them in a dehydrator at about 100 degrees f until dry and crisp. Even better, wild friends nut butters come in single-serve packages, which are perfect for taking to work or keeping in your handbag. Rather than using scoops of peanut butter, adjust the recipe so that you add spoonfuls of almond butter instead. Even food companies that make organic and natural products still use palm oil, many of which may be your favorite brands. The healthiest nut butter will need to be…
This jar comes with over one pound of peanut butter and jelly making it easy to stock up on your favorite sandwich ingredients. It’s familiar and reminds them of their childhood to the point where they find it ultimately comforting, said gavre, whose peanut butter-and-banana-stuffed french toast was featured on food network’s the best thing i ever ate. One reason why peanut butter did not rank as being good for you in this study may be because people tend to eat peanut butter with foods that are mostly white flour or are high in added sugars, such as white bread and jelly. I just put dry roasted peanuts (The label lists peanuts as the only ingredient) in my food processor and whirred away. After today food polled dozens of nutritionists and chefs on their favorite peanut butter, crazy richard’s was the most popular answer. Weight loss plans that include your favorite foods, such as peanut butter, may be easier to follow over the long term. This creamy, organic peanut butter contains peanuts, flax seeds, coconut sugar, palm oil, sea salt, and probiotics. Peanut butter is high in calories but loaded with healthy fats, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. We know that peanut…
We found that these samples did not taste like the fruit they were labeled as and resulted in tasting notes like, why does this taste like raisins? Jam: A combination of fruit (Crushed or chopped), sugar, and sometimes pectin and acid, cooked until the pieces of fruit are soft and almost lose their shape. Even better, wild friends nut butters come in single-serve packages, which are perfect for taking to work or keeping in your handbag. Or is it dependent on the fruit since they may cook down differently? Irish label kerrygold is the poster child for grass-fed butter, and vital farms is a widely sold domestic brand. However you apply it, it’s one of those classic down-home comfort foods that can make just about anything taste better. It may also be that salt and sweeteners such as honey or sugars added to many peanut butters cancel out some of the nut butter’s benefits. Known for it’s delectable asian fusion dishes, the fifth palate also produces it’s own range of spreads. Typically, jellies are the stiffest type of fruit preserves. (And, yes, avocado is officially a fruit). Since flavor matters most, consider multiple factors (Outlined below) before buying swanky butter. 250G o…
This green fruit is creamy like butter, but packs a much higher nutrient boost. Apple butter, on the other hand, is mainly used as a condiment for meat, bread, and cheese. While vegan butter does exist in grocery stores, tubs of this stuff can contain additives and ingredients that are just as bad for you as dairy butter. Found in baked goods, breads, coffee, pasta dishes and in processed foods, these dairy-based foods are everywhere! Soom chocolate sweet tahini halva spread is also vegan and peanut free and tastes marvelous paired with raspberries or strawberries on toast or rice cakes. This traditional chickpea spread is so versatile and flavorful that it can be used as a dip or it can stand in as a flavor-packed spread on your favorite sandwich in place of traditional condiments. Crunchy and not too sweet, i loved every flavor they sent me but the chocolate peanut butter was my favorite! Ideally, the tart, sweet, ruby-red spread mingles with the salty, creamy butter, and gives way to a satisfying toast crackle. I did not buy membership-only club brands because i wanted peanut butter the general public had a reasonable chance of buying.
It is always a good idea to try lots of different types of nut butters, but let’s be honest, almond butter is definitely the best, and now you can be sure the brand you choose is, too. There are so many choices of peanut and almond butter at the store now, and these brands are sneaking sugar and low quality oils in to most of them! He has ruined multiple cuisinart and vitamix food processors that way. That said, powdered peanut butter can work great in smoothies, curry sauces, cooked dishes, etc. As one of the creamiest nut butters, cashew butter makes for an excellent dairy replacement in vegan desserts and recipes, butler said. The peanut butter is then packaged into cartons distributed to retailers, where they are stored at room temperature and sold to consumers. This chunky peanut butter is made from nothing but plain old peanuts and a touch of salt, allowing the robust, earthy flavor of the nuts to become the real star. Can practically live on it, spread on rice crackers.
Whether you choose raw or roasted nut butters, always go for those that only contain organic nuts and seeds. Almond butter has a slightly higher amount of unsaturated fats. A 2 tablespoon serving has about 200 calories, 7g protein, 16% of the rda for magnesium, 15% rda for phosphorous, 7,7% rda for zinc, 28% rda for niacin, and 14% rda for vitamin b6, the main thing to keep in mind when determining whether a particular brand of peanut butter is good for you is to follow my guidelines below for the healthiest nut butter. Some of the almond pieces will cling to the walls, so this ensures that the almond butter is smooth and creamy. While some nut butters are considered better than others, always read the labels and look for ones with just nuts. People should use caution when trying new nut butters and avoid any known allergens. Homemade almond butter can be stored for at least 2 weeks in the fridge, but mine often lasts longer as long as i am careful not introduce any moisture to the jar. As the us national peanut board confirms, contrary to popular belief, george washington carver did not invent peanut butter. Try using decadent cashew butter in weight loss smoothies and desserts…
Although it is a bit difficult to give it a good stir (Thanks to the natural oil separation), we are really not complaining because this spread is smooth yet somehow manages to pack in a slight and satisfying bite. It does contain the highest amount of calories and fat per serving of all nut butter and typically costs more, childress said. Thus, eating a variety of nuts and nut butters may provide the greatest benefits. The second, non-organic group features unblanched peanuts, which is actually a prized commodity among peanut butter devotees. Most traditional peanut butters, however, have an additional gram of sugar. A ninth option is a no-stir peanut butter. On the other hand, if weight gain is your goal, you must eat more calories than you burn, preferably from nutrient-dense foods. Nut butters have nutrients and can play a good role in a well-balanced diet. Nut butters contain essential nutrients and protein, making them one of the preferred diabetic foods. Almond butter must be mainstream now, because you can buy it at costco. Choose peanut butter that is free of hydrogenated oil, added sugar and preservatives.
While peanut and almond are practically the same when it comes to carbs, protein and fat, almond butter has more calcium, iron and vitamin e than peanut butter. Knowing which type of nut butter is the most nutritious can be challenging. Opt for peanut butter that contains no added sugar and has a simple ingredient list, such as peanuts and salt. Nut butters have nutrients and can play a good role in a well-balanced diet. Cashew butter is similar to walnut butter in that it is low in protein and low in healthy fats. The almonds will first look like a flour with clumps, then will form a ball that moves around the food processor, then it will turn to a grainy almond butter before it becomes silky-smooth. In terms of flavor, reminded me of the roasted almond butter you get from the bulk bin at grocery stores. It contains about the same amount of calories as peanut butter but also about the same amount of protein, she told insider.
Peanut butter is also a decent source of magnesium, with 14 percent of your daily need in 2 tablespoons. The best strawberry jam on the market is inna seascape, which, at $14,50 per jar, might lead you to think that the price of premium fruit spreads and preserves correlates with quality and flavor. From the folks behind the first peanut butter and jelly sandwich shop in the world, this naturally simple yet far-from-average choice strikes a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, making it an optimal topping to slather on almost anything. Do you routinely bake chocolate birthday cake, or are you more a danish butter cookie baker? Dipping olive oil is great, but americans have a desire to spread. Fig butter with the laughing cow light creamy swiss: This may not come as a shock to many of you, but i love a good fruit spread with my cheese. On bread, land o Lakes has a classic salty, buttery flavor. With varieties ranging from sunflower to almond, navigating the spreads aisle gets overwhelming quickly. These use pureed sweet potatoes in place of that typical, buttery truffle center. While most european butters are cultured, not all cultured butters are european. The flavor is m…
It’s likely that the more additives snuck into your spread, the worse it is for your flat belly goals. However, peanut butter also has low sugar content. Wild friends classic creamy peanut butter, $9,99, wildfriendsfoods. Peanut butter goes well with just about anything. Peanut butter has the highest protein content of all the butters at 4grams per tablespoon. That is because they include palm oil and a little added sugar for sweetness, which also prevents the peanut oil from floating to the top of the jar (And makes them easier to bake with). Once stirred, this nut butter is silky smooth. When comparing brands, realize that reduced fat peanut butter usually contains more sugar so read the labels carefully. So we asked a few dietitians to give us some advice on how to spot the healthiest of peanut butters. Both almond butter and peanut butter are good sources of vitamin e. This zucchini hummus is an awesome bean-alternative and makes a creamy dip for spreading. All it’s butters include zero added sugars and blanched organic peanuts.