almond butter substitute
in pancakes.

Almond Butter stirred into pancake batter or drizzled on top adds creamy, nutty flavor. It also boosts the protein content of each stack.

top substitutes

01

Peanut Butter

10.0best for pancakes
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Closest swap; slightly stronger, nuttier flavor

02

Sunflower Seed Butter

10.0best for pancakes
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Nut-free; may turn green in baking (harmless)

03

Cashews

7.5best for pancakes
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Blend soaked cashews into butter; mild and creamy

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04

Cashew Butter

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder and creamier; 1:1 swap in smoothies, oatmeal, and sandwiches, less distinctive flavor

05

Almonds

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Blend 1 cup toasted almonds with 1 tbsp oil 5 min for homemade almond butter

06

Almond Paste

7.5
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Thin with 2 tbsp oil; sweeter and with almond extract, best in baking not savory uses

07

Tahini

7.5
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Sesame-based; earthier, works in savory and sweet

08

Peanut Sauce

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Savory Asian spread; works in Thai dishes and noodle bowls, already seasoned

09

Chocolate-Flavored Hazelnut Spread

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweet chocolate nut spread; works on toast and in baking, different flavor profile

10

Peanut Spread

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Lower-fat peanut butter alternative; 1:1 swap with peanut flavor in sandwiches

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