What can I substitute for peanut butter in a recipe?

Peanut Butter Alternatives

• Sunflower butter. Sunflower butter is a great option for those who are allergic to not just peanuts but also tree nuts.
• Almond butter (only if you are not allergic to tree nuts) Almond butter has become a very popular spread.
• Soy butter.
• Pea butter.

What has a similar consistency to peanut butter?

Soy Butter They have a very similar consistency to peanut butter and can also be easily found in most grocery stores. Soy is a controversial ingredient, but it has a lot of benefits.

What does peanut butter do in baking?

Not only does it make for a classic cookie, but you can add it to pies as well as bars, cakes, and even cheesecakes. But it’s not just a dessert! Peanut butter makes granola more flavorful and packs in body to soups and smoothies, and even makes bread pudding taste richer.

Can I replace peanut butter with butter?

Peanut butter is not really an alternative for butter. Whereas butter contains 80\% fat, peanut butter only contains 50\% fat. In order to bake cakes cookies and muffins etc, you would need to add additional oil to the peanut butter, using trial and error to get the right balance.

Which nut butter tastes closest to peanut butter?

sunflower seed butter
The closest spread to peanut butter I’ve found in terms of flavor and texture is sunflower seed butter. It’s also relatively easy to find; I’ve seen it in large chain grocery stores right next to the peanut butter. Sunflower seed butter has a nice nutty flavor and is smooth and spreadable.

Can you substitute peanut butter for vegetable oil?

Use an equal amount of nut butter to replace the margarine or oil in a recipe. If the nut butter is particularly stiff, stir one or two tablespoons of soy milk into the measured amount before using.

Is Tahini a good substitute for peanut butter?

But don’t stop here! Tahini can be used in baking, anywhere you would use peanut butter. Yes, even cookies! Encourage your clients to get creative, and try something new by replacing nut butter with tahini in almost any recipe.

How do I substitute peanut butter for peanut butter chips?

To substitute with two cups of pb chips, you would want two cups of your finished product – though how much peanut butter you start with will depend on how much of which other ingredients you’re adding, so I couldn’t say – but likely a cup and a half of peanut butter will get above two cups worth of chips/filling.

Can I substitute butter for peanut butter?

Nuts like peanut, almond, cashew, and macadamia will add its characteristic flavor which is best for cookies, bars, cakes, brownies, muffins, and quick bread. When substituting: A 1:1 replacement for butter can be used. Combine equal parts nut butter with oil before adding into a recipe.

Can you make peanut butter without nuts?

Sunflower Seed Butter The closest spread to peanut butter I’ve found in terms of flavor and texture is sunflower seed butter. It’s also relatively easy to find; I’ve seen it in large chain grocery stores right next to the peanut butter. Sunflower seed butter has a nice nutty flavor and is smooth and spreadable.

What is the best alternative to peanut butter?

Walnut butter may be one of the healthiest alternatives to peanut butter. It’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids; further, a 2006 study published in the “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” says walnuts can improve blood vessel, heart and lymphatic function.

Is natural peanut butter healthier than regular peanut butter?

Because nutritionists recommend consuming zero trans fats, Dr. Brigham says natural peanut butter is generally healthier overall than regular peanut butter. Regular (hydrogenated) peanut butter also has more saturated fats than natural peanut butter, which may increase LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk.

Should you put peanut butter in the refridgerator?

Most natural peanut butters require a good stir whether in or out of the fridge but we like keeping them in the fridge since they can be somewhat thin and difficult to spread at room temperature. Either way you go, your peanut butter will be safe and sound.

Why are peanuts not healthy?

The Benefits. Peanuts are packed with vitamin E and manganese,two antioxidants that your body uses to prevent cellular damage.