I used to think that almond or cashew butter was a nice change from the standard PB, but these days, that’s just the tip of the nut butter iceberg. Companies are concocting yummy mixes with cocoa, espresso, coconut, seeds, fruit, and other gourmet ingredients designed to dazzle taste buds without going overboard on calories and sugar. So, if you need a little break from plain old peanut butter, give one of the decadent spreads below a try. Smear any of these nutrageous blends on rice cakes, a banana, or apple slices for a healthy but indulgent treat that’s sure to hit the sweet spot.

Reginald’s Homemade

Reginald’s Homemade nut butters come in a host of tasty flavors, including beloved combos like White Chocolate Macademia and ‘Nana Honey Peanut Butter.

 

Photo Credit: Sara Harris Photography

PB Crave

PB Crave’s dessert-inspired blends, including Cookie Nookie and dark chocolate-raspberry Razzle Dazzle, feel like a wicked splurge, but they all clock in at the standard 180 cals per 2 tablespoons with a reasonable 5 grams of sugar.

Justin’s

For a simpler but equally scrumptious treat, try one of Justin’s nut butters – from Maple Almond to Chocolate Hazelnut, you can’t go wrong.

Barney Butter

Barney Butter serves up four sweetly sophisticated almond butters, which include Smooth, Crunchy, Vanilla Bean Espresso and Honey Flax.

Yumbutter

Yumbutter’s varieties range from the more mainstream Dark Chocolate D’lishe to the exotic Spicy Thai peanut butter (made with cayenne, turmeric, and cumin). Another reason to indulge: the company donates a portion of their revenues to a non-profit that aids malnourished children in Guatemala.

Wild Friends

You’ll love all of the crave-worthy flavors from Wild Friends – including their rich Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter and Honey Pretzel Peanut Butter.

 

Looking for some nut butter-inspired recipes? Try my Maple-Cinnamon Peanut Butter Dip, Peanut Butter Spaghetti, and Chicken Dippers with Satay Sauce.

Intro

I used to think that almond or cashew butter was a nice change from the standard PB, but these days, that’s just the tip of the nut butter iceberg. Companies are concocting yummy mixes with cocoa, espresso, coconut, seeds, fruit, and other gourmet ingredients designed to dazzle taste buds without going overboard on calories and sugar. So, if you need a little break from plain old peanut butter, give one of the decadent spreads below a try. Smear any of these nutrageous blends on rice cakes, a banana, or apple slices for a healthy but indulgent treat that’s sure to hit the sweet spot.