Granola butter is a fun spread that provides a delicious alternative to traditional nut butters. Usually made with oats, some kind of sugar, cinnamon, and salt, it's great on pancakes or dolloped into a morning smoothie. It’s made by roasting the ingredients, followed by blending them into a smooth paste, which tastes like breakfast! When it comes to the nutritional profile of granola butter, it can vary depending on the [...]

Pistachios make the prettiest nut butter! Probably the coolest looking out of all the nut butters, in my opinion. When blended into a spread, the pistachios' flavors intensify, resulting in a rich nut butter that can enhance the taste of various snacks, recipes, and meals. There are two variants of pistachio-based spreads: pistachio butter and pistachio paste. While pistachio butter has a smooth texture with some residual [...]

Tiger nut butter is probably one of the more interesting spread-names you’ve heard – and even though it has the word “nut” in it, it’s completely nut free!  This makes it a great alternative to nut butters, but it has some other great characteristics that make it an awesome stand alone spread that you should definitely check out – and that’s exactly what we’ll do here! We’ll also compare it to coconut butter, which [...]

There’s a crowd that absolutely loves their soy products, with soy nut butter being one of their go-to spreads as a replacement to nut butters. However, it definitely makes a case for itself, and it might be worth checking it out even if you haven’t been into soy products… Now, that being said, we’ll directly compare it to an awesome nut butter: cashew butter. This nutty spread has a thick and creamy texture that is [...]

This unique product stemming from one of the greatest culinary countries ever, Italy, is something you definitely want to check out! I’m talking about amaretto extract, a wonderful flavoring agent that can offer a really unique twist to many of your dishes! It’s often used in baking and confectionery, adding a nutty, sweet, and slightly bitter taste to the many things you can pair it with.  Amaretto extract has a [...]

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a fruity, slightly sweet vinegar, but what if you’re all out of ACV or want to try something different? Don’t worry, you can still make that salad dressing or barbecue chicken! Here are the 10 best alternatives you can use: Each of these choices has a slightly different flavor profile, so keep reading to find out when it’s best to use each! 1. Best all-around: White wine vinegar [...]