6 Types of Nut Butter You Didn’t Know Existed

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Nut butters have become increasingly popular over the years, but peanut butter is still the most well-known and widely eaten. However, nut butter can be made with almost any nut, and there are plenty of other types of nut butter that you may not have even heard of. These six delicious spreads are perfect alternatives to peanut butter for snacking, cooking, and baking.

Pistachio Butter

Pistachio butter is made by blending roasted pistachios into a creamy green butter. It has a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and is a great source of protein as well as healthy fats. Pistachio butter can be used as a dip for fruits and veggies, spread on toast or crackers, or added to smoothies and baked goods. For a classy take on PB&J, try pistachio butter combined with apricot jam.

Macadamia Nut Butter

Macadamia nut butter has a slightly sweet and buttery flavor and is a very rich, creamy spread. Macadamia nut butter is a great source of potentially heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. This sweet treat is perfect for spreading on toast or using as a dip for fruits and veggies, and it pairs perfectly with chocolate in a variety of sweet treats.

Cashew Butter

Cashew butter is another smooth and creamy nut butter, this time made from roasted cashews. Cashew butter has a mild and slightly sweet flavor, and it’s another great source of protein and healthy fats. It can be used as a spread for sandwiches or toast, as a dip for fruits and veggies, or added to smoothies and baked goods. Cashew butter is one of the most versatile nut butters and is often regarded as the best option for a low-sugar alternative to classic peanut butter.

Hazelnut Butter

Hazelnut butter is one of the most popular nut butters and is a rich and flavorful option. Hazelnut butter has a nutty, sweet flavor and is high in antioxidants. While it can be produced plain, it’s most often combined with cocoa for a sweet chocolate spread.

You can even make your own chocolate hazelnut espresso butter. It can be used as a spread for toast or crackers, added to smoothies, or used as a base for homemade chocolate hazelnut spread.

Walnut Butter

Walnut butter is a rich and flavorful nut butter made from roasted walnuts. It has a nutty, slightly bitter flavor that makes it better for savory recipes than some other nut butters. It can be used as a spread for toast or crackers, added to smoothies, or used as an alternative to pine nuts for some homemade walnut pesto.

Pecan Butter

Pecan butter is another smooth and rich butter with a rich nutty flavor. Like the other nut butters, pecan butter is a great source of monounsaturated fats and protein. It works great as a spread for crackers or a dip for sweet fruits.

Try whipping pecan butter with cream cheese and caramel to make an even creamier dip that’s perfect for everything from sliced strawberries to salty pretzels.