Thoughtful Eating: Nut Butters
Posted on | April 11, 2012 | 10 Comments
Before I even begin this post let’s get something out of the way: I have an unnatural obsession with almond butter. I’ve had to stop buying it so much because if it’s in the house, I’ll devour it. Seriously, I can’t be trusted. Have you tried it? In general, almonds have more nutritional benefits than peanuts so that’s why I made the switch. And I don’t miss the old stuff at all. Some people can’t get into the almond butter thing, which is okay. No matter what kind of nut butter you choose, make sure to go with an all-natural choice. Jiff and Skippy and those kinds have so much added sugar in them, they actually taste like candy to me now. So check the ingredients and try to get a nut butter that only has one ingredient – nuts. And it’s not just peanut and almond, my store has cashew and soy nut. And my sis really likes sunflower seed butter. Yes, all of these are high in fat. But it’s the good fat so in moderation it’s a very wise choice. And the whole moderation things is where it all falls apart for yours truly. I’ll slather almond butter on anything; toast, apples, celery sticks, rice crackers, wassa bread, pretzel sticks and of course once I start it’s usually not long until I’m standing in the kitchen just scooping it into my mouth with a spoon like a crazy person. (Yes boys, I am available).
Alright, my friends let’s talk nut butters. Where do you stand?
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April 11th, 2012 @ 2:49 pm
“and of course once I start it’s usually not long until I’m standing in the kitchen just scooping it into my mouth with a spoon like a crazy person. (Yes boys, I am available).” Oh, how I love you.
My husband has been caught dipping his bare hand into our natural peanut butter. Never me, of course. It has been SO LONG since I tried almond butter, and it was back when I ate much differently. Nary a quinoa casserole, whole grain bread or fiberous legume in sight. My tastes have certainly changed, so it’s time to give almond butter another try.
April 11th, 2012 @ 2:51 pm
Hmm… after looking over the nutrition facts, I think I need both butters in my life. They have different nutrients, so I’d feel good about switching back and forth.
April 11th, 2012 @ 3:11 pm
“Nary a quinoa casserole, whole grain bread or fiberous legume in sight.” OH HOW I LOVE YOU.
And yes, perhaps switching back and forth is the smartest choice. The more I think about it the more I think keeping your diet as varied as possible is the best idea.
April 11th, 2012 @ 5:32 pm
I like almond butter better because of the zero sodium! My pb had added salt. And I’ve started to realize salt is almost like sugar, they both make me want to eat more! So.. almond butter for me. I don’t eat too much of it, like I do with pb.
April 11th, 2012 @ 6:37 pm
My grandparents own a walnut ranch, so I grew up eating fresh, homemade walnut butter. So delish on saltine crackers!
In my day to day life, I’m a pretty devoted peanut butter person. And yes, eating out of the jar is totally acceptable.
April 11th, 2012 @ 7:58 pm
SUNBUTTER for the WIN! delicious deliciousness. but almond butter ain’t to shabby either, nor is organic peanut butter or soy butter. I want to try every kind of butter there is!
April 11th, 2012 @ 9:32 pm
Almond butter from Brooklyn Larder is THE BEST. Seriously. You must try it!
April 11th, 2012 @ 11:10 pm
@Mandy – Walnut butter sound fantastic. I’m a tiny bit angry at you though because I’m starving and now my mouth is watering.
@Merg – Would you be so bold as to say all nut butters have the x-factor?
@Shoko – I worship that place! Will definitely try it next time in that hood.
April 14th, 2012 @ 2:14 am
Yes! I’ve been obsessed with almond butter for YEARS! I think I was introduced to it when I was vegan because of it’s more beneficial nutritional properties over peanut butter.
Almond butter and apples is just THE best. Mmmm
April 14th, 2012 @ 2:16 am
@Tan – Apples with almond butter is totally my jam! Can’t get enough of that combo.