Nut Butter Recipes: 4 Ways to Get Creative in the Kitchen

Did you know almond butter has almost seven grams of protein in one serving? Nut butter is a great way to consume some of your daily protein requirements in a yummy and unexpected way. However, you’re missing out if the only way you eat nut butter is by spreading it on a piece of toast.

Many recipes incorporate nut butter in unexpected ways. Whether the nut butter is the center of the recipe or a minor ingredient, you’re sure to partake in all of the benefits nut butter has to offer.

Are you looking for new nut butter recipes to try out? This guide will discuss our top four recipes for cooking with nuts.

1. Almond Butter Balsamic Vinaigrette

One of our favorite salad dressings requires only three ingredients, including almond butter. Here are the ingredients you’ll need and their measurements:

• Three tablespoons of almond butter
• Three tablespoons of water
• Three tablespoons of balsamic vinegar

Put all three ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until it’s well-blended. Two ounces is equal to one serving size.

2. Almond Butter, Banana, and Cauliflower Smoothie

Another creative almond butter recipe is a smoothie that includes healthy nut butter, bananas, and cauliflower. Don’t get dissuaded by the addition of cauliflower in the smoothie. Frozen cauliflower has amazing health benefits and makes the smoothie creamy and frothy.

The ingredients you need are:

• One cup of frozen cauliflower
• One cup of unsweetened almond milk
• Two frozen bananas
• One to two tablespoons of almond butter
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

Add all of your ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth on high speed. Scrape down the sides throughout the process to ensure everything is blended.

3. Almond Butter and Basil Sandwich

Almond butter and basil might seem like an unlikely pairing, but you often find the combination in Asian-inspired dishes. Grab the following ingredients to make your new favorite sandwich:

• One to two tablespoons of almond butter
• One small sandwich roll
• One tablespoon of honey
• 1/4 cup fresh basil

Lightly toast your sandwich roll. Spread one side with almond butter and top it with honey and basil. You can use homemade nut butter if you have it on hand.

4. Spiced Almond Milk Latte

This delicious spiced almond milk latte recipe gives Starbucks a run for its money. You’ll need these ingredients for the drink:

• One cup of unsweetened almond milk
• 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• One tablespoon of almond butter
• One tablespoon of maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract
• One cup of coffee

Bring the spices, almond butter, and milk to a low boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove the pan from the heat once it starts boiling.

Pour the liquid into a blender, adding the maple syrup and almond extract. Blend until smooth.

Pour the coffee into two different mugs and top with the creamy milk mixture.

Explore More Creative Nut Butter Recipes

Eating almond butter doesn’t have to be solely reserved for almond butter and jelly sandwiches. There are countless nut butter recipes you can explore that unexpectedly incorporate the delicious ingredient.

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