Whole30 nut butters are 10 compliant brands.
We can't get enough of nut butters, they're an ultimate staple on Whole30 and a great addition to a healthy snack or component of a nutty sauce or dressing.
When consumed in moderation, nuts and nut butters can be a very healthful addition to our diet because of their high levels of Omega 6s.
It's easy to find nut butter these days.Almond butter, cashews, and even macadamia nut butter can be found on the shelves of the grocery store.How lucky are we?
As long as the nut they are made from is compliant, nut butters are allowed in moderation.You can find a list of compliant nuts and their order of Whole30 preference here.Since peanut butter is not allowed, you have many other nut butters to choose from.
Sugar and non- compliant oils are the most common offenders when it comes to nut butters.Look for sugar with names like "evaporated cane juice" or other pseudonyms to disguise its existence on the ingredient label.
Adding oils to nut butters can add texture and consistency.Since both of these are on the "consume occasionally" list of Whole30 oils, it's best to avoid nut butters that list anything other than palm oil.
Many nut butters do not have any added oils since nuts are rich in fat.When shopping, look for the simple ingredient lists of the nuts and salt.These are the best bets.
Are you stuck on where to start?We have brand picks for Whole30-friendly nut butters.There are a lot of different nuts to choose from.
Almond butter is a classic.One ingredient in this one is dry roasted almonds.Simple and delicious!
Barney Butter is made from roasted almonds and palm fruit oil.Not all flavors and types of Barney Butter are compliant, so be careful.
The nut butters in the squeeze packs are perfect for emergency purse or backpack snacks.Their only ingredients are roasted almonds and palm oil.
If you are looking for a raw option, this is a great one.There are only walnuts and cashews in this place.
This nut butter is made from just one nut.This one is available from Thrive Market.
Cashew butter with roasted cashews and sea salt is a great option.Cashews are one of the best nuts to eat on Whole 30.
The price of macadamia nut butter makes it more expensive than other nuts butters, but the result is a taste some people adore.This butter is free of sugar, salt, andPreservative-free.
This delicious, creamy seed butter can be used as a replacement for peanut butter to make a satisfying Whole30-friendly Pad Thai.
The Raw Health Hazelnut Butter is just a blend of hazelnuts.One of our top nut choices is hazelnuts, a great nut to add to your rotation.
While not a traditional nut butter, we just had to include this coconut butter on our list.Super creamy and packed with healthful fats and all the nutrition of coconut, this stuff can be added to soups for some extra creaminess.
nut butter can be made with a food processor or a high-powered blender.
If you want to control all the ingredients and the salt levels in your nut butter, start with a raw nut instead of a roasted and salted one.
Step 2: Spread 2 cups of your nut of choice on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, checking about every 5 minutes or so to stir them around so that they roast evenly.
Once they have turned a light golden brown, nuts get hot fast.Remove them from the oven.
When you get the consistency you want, add a pinch of salt or two and it will run for up to 10 minutes.It may take a while for the oils to release.
Store it in a jar in the fridge.The finished recipe should make about a cup of nut butter, so choose your jar accordingly.
Is there anycrunchy fans out there?If you want a smooth nut butter, reserve 14 or so of your nuts and chop them with a knife.Once your nut butter is the consistency you want, add your roughly chopped nuts and pulse a couple of times to incorporate some crunch.
This is a recipe that can be changed many times.If all the ingredients are Whole30-friendly, you can mix and match nuts, herbs, or spices.
What do you think about Whole30's nut butters?Do you want to share your favorite recipe or brand?Let us know what you think in the comments.
I am confused.I bought Barney Bare Almond Butter because I saw that it had 1g sugar listed, but I don't know if it's Whole30 compliant or not.?
The grams of sugar shown on the nutrition label are irrelevant.If there is sugar in the ingredient list, it is out.
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