My best friend is allergic to nuts. Honestly, I have to mourn her empty life.
pecan cashew butter [1 c raw pecans, 1 c raw cashews]
Sure, there are some fine seeds out there to fill the void. I enjoy pumpkin seeds, and I do love some tahini. I’ve tried sunflower seed butter, and it wasn’t bad. But a life without cashews? Hazelnuts? Walnut pesto? Almond butter? Sad.
banana cashew butter, panini-style [1/2 c raw cashews, 1/2 ripe banana]
I remember when my friend was only allergic to peanut butter. I brought a peanut butter sandwich (jelly-free; preserves bore far too much resemblance to fruit) for lunch every day from the ages of 9 to 11. And yet, she stuck by me as her allergic list and stash of medications in the school nurse’s office multiplied.
roasted cinnamon pecan butter, on oatmeal [2 c dry toasted pecans, 1-2 T cinnamon]
In high school, the allergies took on a bit more purpose. ”Mr. Smith, Mallory might-maybe-possibly be breaking out in hives. She might-maybe-possibly need an escort to the nurse.” Being excellent and dedicated students, we were easily excused.
tamari almond butter, as a vegetable dip [2 c tamari almonds]
As my health habits developed, I’ve often wondered how I’d live this life if nuts were a danger. Sure, there would be avocados, olive oil, coconuts, and seeds to fulfill my healthy fat requirements. But the variety and the possibility would be vastly depleted.
agave brazil nut butter, with banana and cinnamon [2 c dry toasted brazil nuts, 2 T agave, 1-2 T canola oil]
Thankfully, I am lucky to be excluded from the one percent of our population who can’t expose themselves to a whiff of nutty aroma. I suppose I can assume the responsibility of consuming nut butters for both myself and to make up for Mallory’s loss.
It’s a tough job, but I think I’m up to the task.
What’s your favorite way to eat nut butter?
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I am blown away by your nut butter creations! Do you use a special blender?
Favourite way to eat nut butter is in some kind of yogurt/cereal/fruit mess! I don’t really eat it any other time.
Ellie,
Just a food processor!
I lived 26 years of my life without knowing anything about nut butter, but once I found them, they’ve come to stay. My favorite is almond butter lightly salted.
What wonderful nut butter creations wow!!! My fave way to eat nut butter is in oatmeal or on top of ice cream
Any tips for making nut butters in a food processor, or do you just grind away? Inquiring minds need to know!
Maya,
I posted instructions on my recipe page!
http://www.thewholeplate.com/on-the-plate/sauces-spreads/nut-butters/
nut butters? oy, don’t get me started!
1. whole wheat bread + peanut butter + banana slices + honey + cinnamon = the best sandwich EVER.
2. plain and simple toasted wheat bread with almond butter and raspberry jam.
3. banana with peanut butter, scooped out of the jar!
4. the delicious creations at PB&Co. are legendary, such as the sandwich with vanilla cream cheese, cinnamon raisin peanut butter and granny smith apple slices.
I love almond butter smooshed inside an hot english muffin. I love peanut butter on top of mashed sweet potato. I love hazelnut butter on top of chocolate ice cream. GAHHHH the opitions are endless!
Maggie
Oh good grief! Can you imagine life without nuts! My oatmeal bowl would be a very empty and sorry looking affair…
Favortite way(s): on toast with mushed banana
- wedged between two halves of a banana
- in my hot oats
- straight from the jar on a spoon!!
Oatmeal, PB&J, plain, pretzels, what way don’t I like nut butter, that is the question?
You are so creative with your nut-butter making! I love eating nut butters on bananas. my fav pre-running snack.
I can’t imagine being allergic to nuts, and I’m not really as crazy about them as most people are.
Leslie! I’m so happy you found my blog because now I’ve found yours
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My newest favorite way to eat nut butter is in the form of the Banana Butter recipe I just posted. I’m obsessed. I think I may turn into chocolate banana butter one of these days, so if you never hear from me again, you’ll know what happened!
Um, Leslie, you’re going to put all of the bloggers into shock with all of that nut buttery goodness! Holy freaking yum.
I like nut butter in oats, on bread, stuffed in dried fruit…
I don’t really eat nut butters that often, so anyway is a great way to eat them for me.
I love nut butter in my oatmeal!! Yum! And in breakfast cookies!
I actually can’t do regular peanut butter that much for some reason, but I can do almond butter in moderation and I love it! Sweet potatoes with AB and AB and banana sandwiches are my favorites.
I wish I were more creative, as your combos look divine, but I’m slowly trying new nut butters and seeing how I can digest them. Great post
I love raw almond butter stirred thoroughly into Greek yogurt. It is so nutty and creamy, and it keeps me full for my long runs which is quite the feat!
I get REALLY sad for people with nut-allergies, too. It is just too tragic indeed.
Fav way to eat it is on top of oats!
Hi Leslie,
I haven’t gotten to chance to tell you that I love your new site. It looks really professional, and I like the clean design scheme. Atahualpa is one of my favorites.
Ever since traveling back to Buenos Aires from Santiago, I have been absolutely gorging on natural peanut butter. OK maybe not hedonistically, but Jenna at ELR got me hooked on peanut butter in oatmeal. I haven’t tried almond butter yet, but as soon as I hit a Trader Joe’s, watch out!
i love mine on a hot muffin or on slices of banana!Yum!This post is making me hungry.I’d love to guide our readers to your site if you won’t mind.Just add your choice of foodista widget to this post and it’s all set, Thanks!
I use my nut butters as a dipping sauce for vegetables
Ha, I don’t know what I’d do if I were allergic to nuts… and nut butters. Quite possibly whither away.
I love, love, love them with bananas or carrots. I’m currently on an almond butter kick
Nut butters are dangerous for me. Not that I’m allergic to them but that I love them so that I can’t stop at a single serving.
Your creations are amazing. I checked out the recipe page. Yum, banana nut sounds really good.