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Pecans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Closest match; sweeter, similar crunch
10.0
vegan walnuts
substitute.
12 vegan substitutes for walnuts — top pick Pecans at 100% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegan
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02
Cashews
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Milder, creamier; works in baking and salads
10.0
03
Pistachios
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Slightly sweeter; adds green color
10.0
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04
Pine Nuts
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Richer flavor, works in pesto
10.0
05
Almonds
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Milder flavor, similar crunch when chopped
10.0
06
Peanuts
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Slightly bitter; works in savory and sweet
10.0
07
Hazelnuts
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Slightly bitter, toast to mellow
10.0
08
Macadamia Nuts
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Buttery rich, great in cookies and brownies
7.5
09
Brazil Nuts
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Chop fine, rich and creamy like walnuts
5.0
10
Pumpkin Seeds
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Nut-free option, toast for extra crunch
5.0
11
Sunflower Seeds
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Nut-free, similar in salads and baking
5.0
12
Chocolate Chips
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Sweet chocolate pieces; fold into cookie or brownie batter where walnuts add crunch
5.0
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