peanut butter substitutes

10 substitutes · avg score 6.0 · Ground roasted peanut paste, sometimes with added salt, sugar, or oil. Used as a spread, in sauces, cookies, and satay.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Almond Butter

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Closest swap; slightly stronger, nuttier flavor

02

Sunflower Seed Butter

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Nut-free 1:1 swap; slightly grassier flavor but same creamy sandwich spread role

03

Tahini

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Nutty and rich; thinner consistency, use same amount but expect milder sweetness and more earthy flavor

04

Cashew Butter

7.5
1:1

Qualitative substitution — adjust to taste

05

Chocolate-Flavored Hazelnut Spread

5.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Sweeter and chocolatey; best on toast or in desserts, not savory sauces

06

Hummus

5.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Savory swap for sandwiches and wraps; very different flavor but similar spread role

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