01
Cashew Butter
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Milder and creamier, works in dressings
10.0
gluten-free tahini
substitute.
9 gluten-free substitutes for tahini — top pick Cashew Butter at 100% function match.
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02
Peanut Butter
7.51 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Thicker and sweeter; works in dressings and sauces, expect peanut flavor to dominate
7.5
03
Almond Butter
7.51 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Sesame-based; earthier, works in savory and sweet
7.5
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04
Sunflower Seed Butter
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Nut-free, similar consistency and richness
7.5
05
Hummus
6.71 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Thinner with sesame-forward flavor; blend with chickpeas for hummus-like consistency in dips
6.7
06
Avocado
5.01 cup : 1/2 cup
Rich and creamy, works in dressings and dips
5.0
07
Sesame Oil
5.01/4 cup : 1 cup
For flavor only, not as thickener or spread
5.0
08
Miso
3.31 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Similar paste texture; earthy but not fermented
3.3
09
Greek Yogurt
2.51 cup : 1 cup
In dressings and sauces, adds tang
2.5
pitfalls to avoid
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Cashew Butter: May change brownies crumb density
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Peanut Butter: Peanut flavor dominates over sesame character
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Peanut Butter: Thicker and stickier than tahini
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Almond Butter: Flavor more noticeable when served raw
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Almond Butter: May change smoothie thickness
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Sunflower Seed Butter: May change cookies crumb density
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Hummus: Thicker with chickpea body — thin if needed
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Avocado: Creamy but no sesame grit or nuttiness
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Avocado: Mild avocado taste changes tahini-forward dishes
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Sesame Oil: Liquid oil — cannot spread or thicken
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Sesame Oil: No body for dressings or dips
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Miso: Strong fermented taste — very different from sesame
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Greek Yogurt: Thinner and tangier — not a paste consistency
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Greek Yogurt: Dairy tang replaces sesame's earthy nuttiness