Almond Butter is my absolute favorite nut butter. I eat it on bananas, toast, cream of buckwheat, apples, dried unsulphured fruit, carrots, celery, in my baking or just on a spoon… Here are the benefits:
- It contains less calories and saturated fat and more fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin E and magnesium (based on a 2,000 calorie diet) than peanut butter.
- It can protect your heart. It’s high in monounsaturated fats, which are associated with a reduction in heart disease risk.
- Almond butter is packed with essential minerals. Some of the highly concentrated minerals found in almond butter include manganese and copper. It’s also rich in calcium, iron and magnesium.
- Almond butter is an excellent protein source. Almonds are packed with protein. One quarter-cup of almonds alone contains 7.62 grams of protein – more protein than an egg provides (only 5.54 grams).
- It tastes great! With a smooth, grainy texture and creamy, nutty taste, this alternative to peanut butter complements everything from toast to vegetables.
