almond butter substitute
in smoothie.

Almond Butter blended into smoothies adds creamy body, healthy fats, and rich nutty flavor. It is one of the best ways to thicken a smoothie.

top substitutes

01

Peanut Butter

10.0best for smoothie
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Closest swap; slightly stronger, nuttier flavor

02

Sunflower Seed Butter

10.0best for smoothie
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

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

03

Tahini

7.5best for smoothie
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Sesame-based; earthier, works in savory and sweet

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04

Cashews

7.5
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Blend soaked cashews into butter; mild and creamy

05

Cashew Butter

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

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

06

Almonds

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

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

07

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

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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