Cashews
10.0best for cakeMild and buttery; closest creamy texture match for cookies, crusts, and nut butter
Macadamia Nuts add luxurious, buttery richness to cake. The sub should be mild enough to not overpower.
Mild and buttery; closest creamy texture match for cookies, crusts, and nut butter
Small and soft; toast lightly for pesto and salads, similar delicate buttery flavor
Blanched almonds for mild flavor
Buttery nut, works in spreads
Chop pistachios for crunch; mild sweet flavor with green color, works in biscotti and ice cream
Toast and chop pecans; sweet and buttery, great in cookies, brownies, and pralines
Rich and fatty nut, chop coarsely
Buttery rich, great in cookies and brownies
Buttery and rich; more expensive swap
Shred dried coconut or dice fresh; rich and fatty, adds tropical note to baked goods
Mild creamy nut, similar in desserts
Large and creamy; chop to hazelnut size for baking and snacking, very high in selenium
Mild sweet nut, softer texture