Pine nut butter is one of the more unique nut butters, coming from the seeds of cones of specific species of pine trees! On top of having such unique origins, pine nut butter is also very tasty with a rich buttery flavor that’s perfectly complemented by a wonderful texture. Now, as great as it sounds, we’re going to check it out in much more detail and see what it does well and what’s missing from it… And, perhaps, the [...]

High-protein nut butter is like nut butter’s bigger bodybuilder brother – it’s basically your favorite nutty spread with some whey protein mixed into it! Now, that’s absolutely perfect if you’re looking to get some extra protein into your diet, but there are some things that you want to be aware of, which we’ll check out here… On top of getting into the goods and bads of high-protein nut butter, we’re going to dive into the [...]

Do you love adding a nutty twist to your favorite dishes? Well, then hazelnut syrup is the thing for you!  It’s like having a tiny piece of your favorite coffee shop right in your kitchen – just a little hazelnut syrup in your coffee or lattes will make you wonder why you ever waited in a Starbucks line – it’s that good! And on top of that, hazelnut syrup can turn your ice creams, toppings, pancakes, cocktails, and [...]

These two types of milk have made headlines many times in the last few years as alternatives to something like regular milk. Now, raw cow milk is basically regular milk but straight from the source – there are no pasteurization processes, added ingredients, or changes made after the cow is milked, you get exactly what you see. There are pros and cons to this, like some potential health risks, but many people have been [...]

There are so many types of milk out there, but two interesting ones that we’ll look at today are cashew milk and buttermilk! Cashew milk is a plant-based milk that has an amazing creaminess to it that compliments the delicious nutty flavor profile, and it’s a great dairy-alternative that you can enjoy in many ways (which we’ll check out here)! Then there’s buttermilk, which is a unique type of milk that you’ve likely [...]

Monk fruit, also known as lo han guo or Swingle fruit, is the source of a no-calorie alternative to sugar. The most commonly used sugar, sucrose, is composed of glucose and fructose and is typically extracted from sugar cane. Unlike monk fruit sweetener, sugar contains calories and can contribute to weight gain and other health issues if consumed excessively. Manufacturers of monk fruit sweetener tout that it can lower [...]