You may or may not have heard of flaxseed butter – I think it’s criminally underrated! It’s one of those nut-free spreads that does a lot of things well, making itself a top alternative to some of the most popular nut butters! We’ll check out why it’s so great in just a bit, but we’ll also compare it to tahini, which is another nut-free spread that you might know as an ingredient in hummus – which is unfortunate, because it [...]
When Does Teff Flour Go Bad?
Teff flour is a gluten-free option that many people like because of its unique taste and nutrition, but it has a pretty short shelf life. Fresh unopened teff flour can typically last for up to a year. However, once open, teff flour is only good for around 2 months. Keeping it in the fridge or freezer can extend its shelf life to 3 to 4 months. Below, I'll talk about when teff flour can become not good to use. We'll look [...]
Pecan Butter vs Coconut Butter: The Ultimate Verdict
It’s almost impossible not to like pecan butter – I mean, who could hate the rich, creamy, and buttery spread that embodies many of the good things about all nut butters? That being said, you might also be looking at coconut butter for its delicious and unique texture, enjoying the flavors of Hawaii that it boasts so proudly. Now, what if you could pick just one of these great spreads? That gets a little [...]
When Does Oat Flour Go Bad?
Oat flour, like many other flours, has a limited shelf life, but it can last a reasonably long time if stored properly. The shelf life of oat flour typically ranges from 6 months to 1 year when stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. Let's break it down further… What is the shelf life of oat flour? In general, unopened oat flour can last for about 6 months to a year in a pantry, longer in the [...]
Flaxseed Butter vs Nutella: The Ultimate Verdict
Flaxseed butter is one of those nut-free spreads that not a lot of people know about, but many spread enthusiasts would recommend! And that’s because it’s amazing for keto diets, with no net carbs at all along with a protein content that beats out a lot of other nut butters! However, I'm going to compare that to a spread that many people know about – in fact, it’s one of the most popular spreads in the entire [...]
Is Honey Vegan?
If you’re on a vegan diet, you’re likely aware of the most obvious non-vegan-friendly foods like juicy burgers and steaks - but what about things like sweeteners? Honey is a popular sweetener that is not considered vegan-friendly because it’s derived from animals (bees). We’ll explain more about why honey isn’t vegan, which other common sweeteners might not be vegan, and suggest several alternative sweeteners that align [...]
