HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES TO PEANUT BUTTER: A NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL'S GUIDE

Expert opinion from Jennifer Katz

Bachelor's Degree - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 31 years of experience · USA

You can use almond butter instead of peanut butter. Almond butter is higher in healthy plant fats compared to peanut butter. Tahini is a nut-free substitute for peanut butter. It is made with sesame seeds. Sunflower butter and soy nut butter are also healthy nut-free swaps for peanut butter.

Expert opinion from Faith Seke

PhD, Agronomy and Crop Science (ongoing), Master's degree, Food Science and Technology · 1 years of experience · South Africa

Almond butter is a healthy alternative to peanut butter. Almond butter and peanut butter have similar nutritional values, with peanut butter containing higher protein. Sunflower seed butter is an obvious alternative for anyone who is allergic to tree nuts.  Pecan butter, cashew butter and walnut butter

Expert opinion from Elise Museles

Bachelor of Arts, Certified in plant based Nutrition · 5 years of experience · Canada

Almonds are healthier substitute for peanut butter as they are more nutritious than the peanut butter, they also contain higher concentration of nutrients per calorie. They contain potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium.

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