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12 gluten-free substitutes for walnuts — top pick Pecans at 100% function match.

all substitutes on this page are gluten-free

top substitutes

01

Pecans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Closest match; sweeter, similar crunch

02

Cashews

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder, creamier; works in baking and salads

03

Pistachios

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Slightly sweeter; adds green color

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04

Pine Nuts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Richer flavor, works in pesto

05

Almonds

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder flavor, similar crunch when chopped

06

Peanuts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Slightly bitter; works in savory and sweet

07

Hazelnuts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Slightly bitter, toast to mellow

08

Macadamia Nuts

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Buttery rich, great in cookies and brownies

09

Brazil Nuts

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Chop fine, rich and creamy like walnuts

10

Pumpkin Seeds

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Nut-free option, toast for extra crunch

11

Sunflower Seeds

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Nut-free, similar in salads and baking

12

Chocolate Chips

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweet chocolate pieces; fold into cookie or brownie batter where walnuts add crunch

pitfalls to avoid

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Pecans: Flavor more noticeable when served raw

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Cashews: Flavor more noticeable when served raw

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Almonds: May change brownies crumb density

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Peanuts: May change cookies crumb density

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Hazelnuts: May change brownies crumb density

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Macadamia Nuts: May change cookies crumb density

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Pumpkin Seeds: May change muffins crumb density

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Sunflower Seeds: May change brownies crumb density

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Sunflower Seeds: May change cookies crumb density

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