Almonds
10.0Toast and chop; mild crunch works in baking, salads, and granola with less bitterness than walnuts
9 gluten-free substitutes for hazelnuts — top pick Almonds at 100% function match.
Toast and chop; mild crunch works in baking, salads, and granola with less bitterness than walnuts
Sweet and rich, great in baking
Buttery nut, works in spreads
Slightly bitter, toast to mellow
Chop and fold into cookie dough or brownies; adds crunch where chocolate adds sweetness
Chop pistachios for similar crunch; green color and mild sweet flavor work in biscotti and baklava
Larger and richer; chop to hazelnut size, creamy texture works in baking and snacking
Toast and chop; richer flavor in baking
Roasted hazelnuts for stuffing
Chocolate Chips: Sweet chocolate, not nutty — completely different role
Chocolate Chips: Melts in baking; no crunch like chopped nuts
Peanuts: Stronger roasted peanut taste changes the dish
Chestnuts: Chestnuts are soft and starchy, not crunchy
Chestnuts: Sweet and earthy; lacks hazelnut's toasty bitterness