Healthy Nut Butter Recipes {Easy DIY Recipes to Save Money!} (2024)

FAQs

Is it cost effective to make your own nut butter? ›

It is so much more cost effective to make your own… good quality nut butters from the store can get spendy! You control the quality of ingredients. I know the quality of nut used when I make my own and I don't have to worry about extra oils and sugars being added to the mix.

"Of all the nut butters, walnut butter has the most omega-3 fatty acids," Andrea says. The healthful fat ratio helps lower LDL cholesterol, increase HDL cholesterol, and reduce inflammation. The hitch: Walnut butter is lower in protein and fiber than other nut butters.

Homemade raw almond butter will keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks, and store-bought may keep for months. A cooler with block ice or reusable freezer packs can also substitute for refrigeration. To store almond butter without a fridge or cooler, choose a cool, dry, dark place.

This is the healthiest way to eat peanut butter because no unnecessary ingredients have been added to it. On the other hand, regular, store-bought peanut butter contains many ingredients that are not good for you, especially if you're trying to look and feel your best.

Yes, it's OK to eat peanut butter every day (in moderation), says Largeman-Roth. That means sticking to the recommended serving size of two tablespoons, or close to that amount.

Homemade almond butter is more affordable, too.

Just compare the price of one pound of raw almonds to the price of your favorite almond butter. The cost savings depend largely on the almond butter. I've bought jars of almond butter at Trader Joe's for seven dollars, so there's not much savings opportunity there.

Do not eat more than 2 tablespoons, approximately 32 grams, a day. This protein-packed spread is made by blending roasted peanuts into a thick paste and contains various nutrients that promote good health.

Make sure to moderate your portions to avoid unwanted weight gain. While most of the fat in peanut butter is relatively healthy, peanuts also contain some saturated fat, which can lead to heart problems when consumed in excess over time.

Macadamia nut butter comes top of the list because of its incredibly low carb content compared to all other nuts. Macadamia nuts also contain a very important mineral, manganese, an enzyme that's involved in antioxidant activity in almost every cell in your body.

Peanut butter has higher saturated fats, which should be taken in moderation. Almond butter, on the contrary, has more monounsaturated fats that are thought to be heart-healthy and can contribute to lowering harmful cholesterol levels. These fats are high in energy and help in the digestion of fat-soluble vitamins.

Which nut butter has the most protein? ›

Yes, nut butter is healthy but for the same volume, there are fewer calories in nuts versus nut butter. Let's take peanuts versus peanut butter as an example. Three tablespoons of peanuts weigh about 1 ounce (28 grams) and contain about 164 calories.

Butter isn't that expensive — it's about $3 per pound at the wholesale level. Cream costs roughly $3.50 for 16 ounces, or less if you buy a larger carton. That means the price of making your own butter isn't much more than buying it in the store, and often you can get organic cream cheaper than organic butter.

Like pickles, it makes more sense to make specialty nut butters at home. You can make cashew butter and almond butter for anywhere from $3.50 to $4 per 16-ounce jar. And buying a jar of even the cheapest stuff is usually $5 or more. On peanut butter I'm partial to Jif — which you can get for about $3.

Making your own peanut butter is a win/win because you control the amount of salt and sweetener, if any, that goes into it. And it's also a lot cheaper than store brands. You will love the texture.

Is it cheaper to make your own cashew butter? It absolutely can be cheaper to make your own. I like to get my organic cashews at Trader Joe's, and that runs about $8 for the bag. I get double the amount of nut butter than I would in a store bought jar, which normally runs $7-9 for non-organic, and $12-15 for organic.