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As unique, versatile, and delicious as classic peanut butter is, an increasing number of schools have banned peanut products due to an uptick in allergies.
As a result, alternatives abound with innovations ranging from almond and cashew spreads, to chickpea, pistachio, and even coconut butters. Each has its own distinctive flavor profile and texture, and is incredibly versatile whether spread on toast, used as a dip for fruit, or added to an ethnic dish. These butters often tout clean ingredient labels and pack a nutritious punch. Here are some of the new alternatives on store shelves.
The Amazing Chickpea Creamy Chickpea Butter. Creamy is The Amazing Chickpea’s flagship variety, made with sunflower seeds for a nutty taste. Spreadable on bread, crackers, or pita, it is thick, rich, and smooth with lots of flavor and a variety of nutritious benefits. Creamy Chickpea Butter is high in fiber and iron, and made with six ingredients: chickpeas, olive oil, sunflower seeds, sea salt, palm oil, and pure cane sugar, and is free of peanuts and tree nuts, hydrogenated oil, and dairy. theamazingchickpea.com
Angry Mills Caffeinated Chocolate Chaos Almond Spread. This rich, dark chocolate is a blend of whey protein isolate with specially milled almonds and high-quality ingredients for a delicious almond spread. Use this caffeinated spread as an afternoon snack or pick-me-up any time of day, or even have a tablespoon or two before intense activity or a workout. From protein breakfast bars to chocolate chip pancakes, Angry Mills Caffeinated Chocolate Chaos Almond Spread can be used in a variety of recipes. Also available in a non-caffeinated variety. sinisterlabs.com
Argania Butter Argan Almond Butter with Honey. This almond butter is made with fresh roasted almonds to bring out the intense nut flavors, sea salt, honey powder, and organic Argan oil, to produce an almond butter that is a good source of protein and vitamin E. Made in small batches without preservatives or artificial flavors, Argania Argan Almond Butter with Honey is packed with omega 3, omega 6 fatty acids, and is high in antioxidants and vitamins A and E. It is gluten-free, non-GMO, and free of trans fat. arganiabutter.com
Binnie’s Simply Cinnamon Coconut Butter. Made with five simple ingredients: organic shredded coconut, organic extra virgin coconut oil, organic agave nectar, organic cinnamon, and sea salt, Binnie’s Simply Cinnamon Coconut Butter can be paired with toast, apple slices, sweet potatoes, crackers, even melted in a pan and poured over a pork chop to shake up dinner. Easily spreadable, Binnie’s Simply Cinnamon Coconut Butter is non-GMO, vegan, organic, gluten-free, and Paleo-friendly. binniescoconutbutter.com
Don’t Go Nuts Chocolate Roasted Soybean Spread. Made with roasted soybeans, Don’t Go Nuts Chocolate Roasted Soybean Spread is a peanut butter substitute that is also gluten-free, certified organic, non-GMO, vegan, and safe for nut-free kids and classrooms. With two times more protein and two-thirds less sugar than chocolate-flavored hazelnut spreads, it is made in a dedicated nut-free facility. Other nut-free flavors from Don’t Go Nuts include Slightly Sweet, Soy Butter, Cinnamon, and Sea Salted. dontgonuts.com
Georgia Grinders Creamy Cashew Butter. Made with two simple ingredients, cashews and sea salt, Georgia Grinders Cashew Butter uses natural, and non-GMO ingredients, resulting in a cashew butter that is silky, smooth, and rich in flavor. Handcrafted in small batches to ensure quality, freshness, and flavor, and made with zero added sugars or oils, this creamy cashew butter adds depth and flavor to any recipe, and is Whole30 approved. georgiagrinders.com
NutRaw Pistachio Butter. What started as a partnership in a small pistachio farm in Central Valley California, soon developed into a mission to create naturally healthy foods without compromising taste, nutrition, and quality. NutRaw Pistachio Butter is 100 percent plant-based, gluten-free, non-GMO, and organic. Made with just organic pistachios and organic vanilla, NutRaw Pistachio Butter is 100 percent raw, without any additives or preservatives. nutrawfoods.com
Nuts ’n More High Protein + Cocoa Hazelnut Spread. Nuts ‘n More High Protein + Cocoa Hazelnut Spread is sweet and healthy. It is gluten-free, non-GMO, high in protein, and made with all-natural ingredients. While most natural butters can be chunky and hard, this cocoa hazelnut spread was created in an innovative way to provide double the amount of protein with a smooth consistency and texture. Additional high protein spreads include Flax Almond Butter, Peanut Birthday Cake Spread, Peanut Chocolate Almond Butter, Chocolate Maple Pretzel, Chocolate Peanut, and Almond Cinnamon Raisin. nuts-n-more.com
Tarazi Tahini. This savory pate is made with 100 percent sesame seeds. No additives, no chemicals, no preservatives, and no salt are added, and it is kosher-certified. Tarazi Tahini is non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. It is also a good source of calcium, high in vitamin E, B2, B1, B15, B3, and B5, and high in unsaturated fat. It is easy to digest and higher in protein than most nuts. tarazifoods.com
Wild Friends Foods Almond Cashew Super Butter. This cashew butter is a blend of almonds and cashews with organic clover honey, chia, and flax for an added boost of omega 3s, protein, and fiber. It is creamy, sweet and salty, and great on toast or added to oatmeal bowls, cookies, or smoothies. Wild Friends has partnered with Glory Bee to support its Save the Bee Initiative, and a portion of sales from each jar will go to supporting organizations dedicated to saving the honey bee. wildfriendsfoods.com
Yumbutter Plant Protein + Probiotic Almond Butter. This sprouted, organic, plant-based protein with allergen-free GanedenBC Probiotics is reportedly the first of its kind in the nut butter world. With creamy almond butter and sprouted rice protein, it has 10 grams of protein per two tablespoons. The scientifically formulated protein almond butter supports digestion and increases protein utilization in the body. Yumbutter feeds a child in need through its buy one/feed one holistic business model. yumbutter.com
Sara Kay is content and education specialist for the Specialty Food Association.
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