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Macadamia Nuts
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Blanched almonds for mild flavor
10.0
vegan almonds
substitute.
13 vegan substitutes for almonds — top pick Macadamia Nuts at 100% function match.
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02
Peanuts
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Roast for deeper flavor; slightly softer crunch, interchangeable in trail mix and Asian stir-fries
10.0
03
Pine Nuts
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Slivered almonds for pesto or salads
10.0
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04
Cashews
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Softer crunch; works in both sweet and savory
10.0
05
Walnuts
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Milder flavor, similar crunch when chopped
10.0
06
Pecans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Milder flavor, firmer texture; toast for depth
10.0
07
Pistachios
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Similar crunch and mild sweetness; slightly more vibrant flavor, use toasted and chopped in baking
10.0
08
Almond Butter
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Blend whole almonds with 1 tbsp oil until smooth; takes 5 min, won't be as creamy as store-bought
7.5
09
Coconut
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Shredded or flaked, similar in baking
6.7
10
Almond Paste
5.01 1/3 cup : 1 3/4 cup
Grind blanched almonds with equal weight sugar and a drop of almond extract until paste forms
5.0
11
Hazelnuts
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Toast and rub skins off before using
5.0
12
Sunflower Seeds
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Nut-free swap; similar crunch when toasted
5.0
13
Lotus Seeds
3.31 cup : 1 cup
Blanched almonds for paste filling
3.3
pitfalls to avoid
watch out
Peanuts: Slightly softer crunch than almonds
watch out
Hazelnuts: Skins can be bitter if not removed