8 Nut Butters That Go Beyond Just 'Crunchy' or 'Creamy'
From alternative milks, to alternative flours, everything seems to be overwhelming in the supermarket these days for those who are concerned about their health. The nut butter aisle is no exception: What used to be a decision between crunchy and creamy has turned into a spectacle of different jars filled with almonds, cinnamon, chia seeds, and beyond.
So the editors of Yahoo Health headed to the tasting table to do the oh-so-difficult task of sampling some of these delicious new options. The results: There’s a nut butter out there for everyone, from candy junkies, to granola crunchers, to banana addicts and more. (Just keep in mind the serving size of peanut butter and be sure to enjoy in moderation — this protein-packed spread is no longer healthy if you overdo it!)
Watch the video above to see our candid reactions, and read below for the nutrition scoop. Then grab your spoon and dig in!
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Wild Friends (Sesame Cranberry Peanut Butter)
A crunchy and sweet take on your regular peanut butter, loaded with sesame seeds.
Calories: 180
Sugar: 5 g
Protein: 7 g
PB Crave (Razzle Dazzle Peanut Butter)
Cocoa butter and raspberry swirled with peanut butter and natural honey? Who needs jelly anymore? This super-sweet treat is great on toast, or on a spoon.
Calories: 180
Sugar: 5 g
Protein: 7 g
PB Crave (Co Co Bananas)
For everyone who loves the combo of bananas and peanut butter, but doesn’t have that perfectly ripe banana, your problems have been solved.
Calories: 190
Sugar: 3 g
Protein: 8 g
PB Crave (Cookie Nookie)
Even if you’re gluten-free you can indulge in this cookie dough-flavored peanut butter. The best part? It tastes like a peanut butter cookie.
Calories: 180
Sugar: 5 g
Protein: 7 g
Related: Kathryn Budig’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Love Bombs
Barney Butter (Cocoa + Coconut Almond Butter)
Ditch sugar-loaded artificial chocolate spreads for this peanut-free, subtly sweet almond butter made with coconut oil.
Calories: 190
Sugar: 3 g
Protein: 6 g
Barney Butter (Vanilla Bean + Espresso Almond Butter)
Few things make a fall morning more perfect than a hot cup of coffee and toast. Upgrade your breakfast essentials with this coffee almond butter.
Calories: 190
Sugar: 1 g
Protein: 7 g
JEM Raw Organic (Cashew Cardamom Almond Spread)
This spread has cardamom and stone-ground lucuma with vanilla and cashews for a spicy, chai-like almond butter.
Calories: 150
Sugar: 9 g
Protein: 4 g
NuttZo Seven Nut & Seed Butter (70% Dark Chocolate)
Why get omega-3s from a single nut when you can get them from seven? This spread has no added oil or sugar, and is a mildly chocolatey and earthy nut butter.
Calories: 180
Sugars: 2 g
Protein: 7 g
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