5 Fantastic Ways to Use Nut Butter

People now more than ever are thinking about what they put into their body. It’s a fact that UK residents understand the health benefits of organic food and want to improve their lifestyle. In recent years, nut butters have begun to emerge as a healthy alternative to peanut butter and other spreads. 

Let's talk about the health benefits of nut butter and reveal five exciting ways you can use it. 

NUT BUTTER BENEFITS 

Nut butters have many benefits for your diet and body. Years ago, they were regarded as unhealthy food, because they have a high-fat content. But today, nut butter is a healthy option to fill you up. Better still, they’re low in sugar, which is the biggest culprit when it comes to weight gain. Here are some more nut butter benefits. 

Nuts Help You Lose Weight 

The Mediterranean diet focuses on a lot of healthy fats, including nuts. It’s one of the reasons why people that choose this diet have fewer health problems and live longer. Incorporating nuts into your diet can help you lose weight because they fill you up and stop you snacking on junk foods. 

High in Anti-Inflammatory Fatty Acids

Walnuts are abundant in anti-inflammatory fatty acids. If you consume walnuts regularly, you can reduce your chances of arterial issues, bone cancer and control your blood sugar. 

They’re Full of Vitamins and Antioxidants 

Nuts are full of vitamins and minerals including selenium, manganese, vitamins C and E, polyphenols, phenols and flavonoids. All of these protect your body and increase your health, so when you consume nut butter, you get a nutrient boost, other foods don’t offer. 

5 TOP WAYS TO USE NUT BUTTER 

There are lots of ways you can use nut butters, but we’ve narrowed it down to five of our favourites. Here they are. 

MAKE A SAUCE 

One of the most significant issues with sauces is they contain a lot of sugar. Take a look at how much sugar is in your favourite condiments, and you’ll see why people are turning to alternatives. 

For desserts, take hazelnut butter, and combine it with organic dark chocolate. You can melt the two and use the sauce as an accompaniment for protein pancakes. This treat hits your tastebuds but is a much healthier alternative to sugar-laden pancakes and sauce. 

If you prefer savoury dishes, use Almond butter, and cashew butter is perfect if you want a sauce for dishes such as massaman chicken curry for texture but aren’t a fan of the taste. Cashew has the most neutral flavour, so it’s ideal for young children. 

SAY GOODBYE TO EGGS 

Honestly, we’re not kidding - nut butter can replace eggs! It’s a little known fact unless you’re vegan, but many plant-based dishes use nut butters to bind their ingredients. You can make cakes, cookies and a range of other treats with your favourite type of nut butter, just replace each egg for 60g of cashew or white almond butter. 

You can also use nut butters to make other healthier snacks. For example, instead of using salad dips, choose nut butters for your favourite fruit and veg snack. Apples especially go well with almond and hazelnut butter. 

MAKE SHAKES AND SMOOTHIES 

If you want to get a protein boost but aren’t a fan of nut butter, you can mix it in with your smoothie or shake. All you need to do is add your ingredients to the blender, then include a spoonful of almond butter.

Banana shakes especially taste great with almond butter. If you have a lot of ingredients, you probably won’t even taste your added protein - but your body will benefit from it. 

ADD TO SOUP

Almond butter is a delicious addition to vegetable soups, and it gives you an extra protein boost. Orange-based soups are best to combine with almond butter, so grab some sweet potato, carrots and prepare a roasted butternut squash soup! 

FOR YOUR HAIR

It’s a secret among many mums that nut butter can remove chewing gum from your hair, but it’s also a fantastic way to give your locks a vitamin boost. Almond butter is high in vitamin E, selenium and manganese so it can keep your hair healthy and shiny. 

WHAT ABOUT PEANUT BUTTER? 

You’ve probably noticed we’ve missed out the most famous nut butter around, but there’s a reason. Peanuts share the same kind of profile as tree nuts, but they’re classed as legumes. While almonds, cashews and other nuts grow on trees, peanuts grow in the ground, which is why they’re in the same category as green beans and other legumes. We decided to leave it out of our list because it’s technically not a nut. 

THE BOTTOM LINE 

Now you know more about the types of nut butters and how you can use them. Nut butter is indeed a versatile protein that can substitute a wide range of ingredients. All you need to do is decide which nut butter is right for you. 

At Skim, we make it our mission to bring you the latest news and advice so you can live your best lifestyle and enjoy a healthy future. You can check out our blog for guides on the best fats to eat and how to grow organic vegetables at home. 

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