# The Best Almond Butter Substitute Ideas (Including Nut-Free Options)

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Category: Substitutes
Published: 2020-10-20T08:46:53
Updated: 2020-10-17T08:50:19
Almond butter has gained popularity as a **delicious and creamy spread that’s great on toast, pastries, fruit, and other snacks**. But if you’re allergic to almonds or simply can’t find almond butter in your local grocery store, you may need to find an **almond butter substitute.** The good news is that there are **plenty of almond butter substitute options** that you can use in its place. In this post, we’ve put together a list of **nut butters and nut-free ingredients that you can swap for almond butter.**

## Nut butters to use instead of almond butter

If you enjoy the texture and taste of nuts, then a **nut butter would be the best almond butter substitute** for you. These days, there are **so many types of nut butter available on the market.** You should be able to find one that suits your taste preferences.

### Peanut butter

Unless you have a peanut allergy, then the simplest almond butter substitute for you is probably peanut butter. **Not only is it easy to pick up at your local supermarket or convenience store**, but it’s also more affordable than almond butter and other nut butters. You can eat peanut butter in the same way that you would use almond butter, whether on **sandwiches, desserts or even straight out of the jar.**

### Cashew butter

As another type of popular nut butter, **cashew butter is very similar to almond butter in consistency and taste**. It has a similar nutritional makeup to almond and peanut butter, with high amounts of protein and healthy fats. **Cashew butter also fits into [vegan and vegetarian diets](https://tastessence.com/substitutes/dairy-free-butter-substitute).** In terms of price, **cashew butter costs about the same as almond butter**. Both options tend to be pricier than peanut butter.

### Coconut butter

[Coconut butter](https://tastessence.com/substitutes/coconut-butter-substitute) is made from the **dried and blended flesh of the coconut fruit**. With a creamy and coconut-rich taste, this food has earned many fans and serves as a fantastic almond butter substitute (assuming, of course, that you enjoy the taste of coconut). While [coconut isn’t a true nut](https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/item/is-a-coconut-a-fruit-nut-or-seed/), **some people who have nut allergies are also allergic to coconut**. Make sure that it’s safe for you to eat coconut before trying coconut butter.

## Nut-free ingredients to swap for almond butter

On the other hand, if you have a nut allergy or just don’t enjoy the taste, then you’re **better off with a nut-free almond butter substitute**. Check out these options to find one that appeals to you.

### Sunflower butter

Made from sunflower seeds, **sunflower butter looks like nut butter but tastes like sunflower seeds**. It’s suitable for people with allergies. But if you have an allergy, double-check the label to make sure that your sunflower butter is made in a nut-free environment.

### Soy nut butter

For people who like the taste of peanut or almond butter but can’t eat nuts, **soy nut butter is an excellent alternative**. It’s made from roasted soybeans, with a **creamy consistency that’s akin to smooth peanut butter**. Whether you’re looking for something that imitates the taste or texture of almond butter, one of these **nut butter or nut-free ingredients** should do the trick. For more cooking tips and resources, [**check out the Tastessence blog**](https://tastessence.com/).