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Almond Butter
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Closest swap; slightly stronger, nuttier flavor
10.0
vegan peanut butter
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9 vegan substitutes for peanut butter — top pick Almond Butter at 100% function match.
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02
Sunflower Seed Butter
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Nut-free 1:1 swap; slightly grassier flavor but same creamy sandwich spread role
10.0
03
Tahini
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Nutty and rich; thinner consistency, use same amount but expect milder sweetness and more earthy flavor
7.5
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04
Cashew Butter
7.51:1
Qualitative substitution — adjust to taste
7.5
05
Chocolate-Flavored Hazelnut Spread
5.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Sweeter and chocolatey; best on toast or in desserts, not savory sauces
5.0
06
Hummus
5.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Savory swap for sandwiches and wraps; very different flavor but similar spread role
5.0
07
Avocado
5.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Creamy healthy-fat spread for toast; mild flavor works where peanut butter would
5.0
08
Peanut Flour
2.52 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Mix 2 tbsp peanut flour with 1 tbsp oil or water per tbsp peanut butter needed
2.5
09
Fruit Butters
2.51 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Apple or pumpkin butter on toast or in oatmeal; sweeter and fruitier than peanut
2.5
pitfalls to avoid
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Sunflower Seed Butter: Slightly grassier and earthier than peanut
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Tahini: More earthy-bitter; less sweet than peanut butter
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Tahini: Thinner and pourable; may need thickening
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Chocolate-Flavored Hazelnut Spread: Chocolate-hazelnut overpowers; only for sweet uses
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Hummus: Mix 2 tbsp flour + 1 tbsp oil per tbsp peanut butter, adjust
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Avocado: Mild grassy avocado; nothing like peanut taste
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Avocado: Won't work in baking, sauces, or stir-fry
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Fruit Butters: Fruity sweetness; zero nutty or savory character