Recipes with nut butters are hard to ignore these days! Nut butters can add so much to sauces, dressings, baked goods, and protein/energy balls.
Peanut butter is the gateway nut butter of most of our childhoods, right? But these days? The world's gone nutty for nut butters lately! Sorry, we couldn't resist a good food pun.
That's because nut butters are a great source of healthy fats, protein, nutrients, antioxidants, minerals, magnesium, and flavor. And they happen to taste great, too. These days, nut butters come in a variety of options such as almond, cashew, pecan, hazelnut, walnut, and pistachio butter which yes, is as expensive as it sounds! Some companies, such as Target and Trader Joe's, even sell mixed nut butters with chia and flax seed in them, too, for a super healthy spread.
Suffice to say, you can substitute any nut butter in these recipes. Got lots of almond butter on hand? Go ahead and use it! Not sure why you bought that hazelnut butter? Try it out in one of these recipes with nut butter. We have put together a list of recipes with nut butter, if you're looking for new and creative ways to use them.
Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies have just four ingredients that happen to be gluten-free, vegan-friendly and keto-friendly (we know this sounds like an oxymoron!). They are super simple to make and scrumptious—you’ll love this healthier take on classic peanut butter cookies.
(Carbs: 19g - Protein: 8g - Fat: 16g)
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups are gluten-free, keto-friendly, low-carb and low-sugar, and utterly delicious. They only look fancy; they’re actually pretty easy to make.
(Carbs: 22g - Protein: 10g - Fat: 21g)
Nutty Peanut Noodles
Creamy, delicious, and gluten-free, these peanut noodles are awesome warm or cold!
(Carbs: 64g - Protein: 10g - Fat: 25g)
Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffins
These intense chocolate muffins are a chocolate lovers’ dream, paired with a swirl of creamy peanut butter and low-glycemic sweetener. Eat them with some yogurt and fruit for breakfast.
(Carbs: 47g - Protein: 25g - Fat: 34g)
Protein Almond Butter Cups
What's better than a peanut butter cup? An almond butter cup that is amped up with protein and finished off with a dark chocolate layer! This easy recipe comes together with just four ingredients.
(Carbs: 8g - Protein: 6g - Fat: 12g)
Thai Chicken Tenders with Creamy Almond Dipping Sauce
Skip the drive-thru and make these oven-baked chicken tenders with an Asian twist! Coated in a spicy seasoned mix of almond flour and coconut flour, and served with a cool crunchy slaw, and creamy almond butter dipping sauce. It'll be your new favorite recipe with nut butter!
(Carbs: 13g - Protein: 49g - Fat: 22g)
Savory Almond Butter Chicken Thighs
This savory almond butter chicken thigh recipe is a one-pan meal that is full of flavor. The recipe is low in carbs and high in protein, and a touch of a low glycemic sweetener adds a sweet taste with a sugar spike.
(Carbs: 21g - Protein: 26g - Fat: 33g)
20-Minute Paleo Thai Almond Butter Turkey Meatballs
These Thai Almond Butter Turkey Meatballs are a combination of lean ground turkey with a sweet & savory Thai-inspired sauce. Baked to juicy perfection. Gluten-free and low carb.
(Carbs: 10g - Protein: 36g - Fat: 19g)
Chocolate Almond Butter Bark
Sugar-free chocolate almond butter bark that’s low-carb friendly, vegan, and paleo. This nutritious dessert or snack is packed with antioxidants and healthy fats.
(Carbs: 27g - Protein: 15g - Fat: 29g)
Keto Cashew Cheesecake Bites
These 3 ingredient Cashew Cheesecake Bites make an irresistibly tasting high-protein, high-fat snack. Lightly sweetened with cinnamon and they won't derail your keto diet.
(Carbs: 6g - Protein: 5g - Fat: 17g)
