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Cashews
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Mild, buttery; closest texture match
10.0
vegan pistachios
substitute.
10 vegan substitutes for pistachios — top pick Cashews at 100% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegan
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02
Walnuts
10.01 cup : 1 cup
More bitter but similar crunch in baking
10.0
03
Pecans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Sweeter; works in desserts and salads
10.0
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04
Peanuts
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Slightly sweeter, good for snacking
10.0
05
Almonds
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Toast and chop for crunch; 1:1 swap in pesto, baklava, and baked goods, less sweet
10.0
06
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Green color and crunch; 1:1 swap in salads, pesto, and baked goods, nut-free option
10.0
07
Macadamia Nuts
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Buttery and rich; 1:1 swap in cookies and white chocolate bark, milder flavor
7.5
08
Pine Nuts
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Similar small size and buttery texture; 1:1 swap in pesto, sweeter and softer texture
7.5
09
Hazelnuts
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Richer and sweeter; 1:1 swap in baked goods and ice cream, no green color
5.0
10
Brazil Nuts
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Chop to match pistachio size; creamy with rich nutty flavor, 1:1 in baking and trail mix
5.0
pitfalls to avoid
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Cashews: Chunky — blend smooth if sauce is needed