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Earth Balance Butter Spread? yes/no?

Aross83
Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Anyone ever use the Earth Balance spread? any good? thinking about trying it out. I am not a vegan but i don't like butter and i don't use dairy except for a little cheese once and a while.

any thoughts?

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  • live2dream
    live2dream Posts: 614 Member
    It's delicious! Better than butter or margarine! I don't like that they use palm oil (orangutan deforestation) so I don't use it much but it's better than the cruelty of dairy products.
  • Ladybug1250
    Ladybug1250 Posts: 366 Member
    Ive switched back to butter since I got scared away from margarine or I can't believe it's not butter. So what's with the earth balance, is it natural?
  • sistrsprkl
    sistrsprkl Posts: 1,010 Member
    We really like it and we're not vegan. Have some in the fridge now.
  • VitaminAmy
    VitaminAmy Posts: 130 Member
    It's great! I don't use very often, melted on popcorn is awesome.
  • Stilllosing26
    Stilllosing26 Posts: 256 Member
    It has the same texture and taste as butter! But it is non dairy, non gmo, and organic :)
  • Stilllosing26
    Stilllosing26 Posts: 256 Member
    Yes! Earth balance is the BEST! I am vegan, and it's my go to source for butter!
  • Aross83
    Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
    thanks guys i am going to give it a try. I see they have an olive oil one.. i think i will try that one..
  • Ladybug1250
    Ladybug1250 Posts: 366 Member
    It has the same texture and taste as butter! But it is non dairy, non gmo, and organic :)

    WOW I didn't know that. I'm going to check it out too :-)
  • ArtGeek22
    ArtGeek22 Posts: 1,429 Member
    Tried it and it is pretty darn good but not really something I would keep in the house because all it is, is oil. Not something healthy at all because oil really shouldn't be in ones diet anyway.... grrr :grumble:
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    It's the best. I prefer it over butter. It tastes just like butter too! I buy the whipped kind :)
  • polarsjewel
    polarsjewel Posts: 1,725 Member
    NO - Cows over science any day of the week!!
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Tried it and it is pretty darn good but not really something I would keep in the house because all it is, is oil. Not something healthy at all because oil really shouldn't be in ones diet anyway.... grrr :grumble:

    False.

    Healthy fats NEED to be in ones diet. :grumble:
  • LifeWithPie
    LifeWithPie Posts: 552 Member
    Tried it and it is pretty darn good but not really something I would keep in the house because all it is, is oil. Not something healthy at all because oil really shouldn't be in ones diet anyway.... grrr :grumble:

    Oh really? And why is that? Do tell.
  • tasharock
    tasharock Posts: 136 Member
    Use it daily.
  • nm212
    nm212 Posts: 570 Member
    I love earth balance! Also, they have a soy-free one, which is great! It tastes delicious!
  • paygep
    paygep Posts: 401 Member
    One of the only good vegan "butters" for baking. But I still prefer the real thing myself, full butter all the way, Paula Deen style.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,423 Member
    You mean "buttery spread" I have wine that you could describe as buttery.
  • ArtGeek22
    ArtGeek22 Posts: 1,429 Member
    Tried it and it is pretty darn good but not really something I would keep in the house because all it is, is oil. Not something healthy at all because oil really shouldn't be in ones diet anyway.... grrr :grumble:

    False.

    Healthy fats NEED to be in ones diet. :grumble:

    True, healthy fats from whole sources like avocados and nuts. Not super concentrated oil and earth balance butter spread is certainly not healthy. Just don't get ya panties in a bunch! I said "oils" not "fats" :laugh:
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Tried it and it is pretty darn good but not really something I would keep in the house because all it is, is oil. Not something healthy at all because oil really shouldn't be in ones diet anyway.... grrr :grumble:

    False.

    Healthy fats NEED to be in ones diet. :grumble:

    True, healthy fats from whole sources like avocados and nuts. Not super concentrated oil and earth balance butter spread is certainly not healthy. Just don't get ya panties in a bunch! I said "oils" not "fats" :laugh:

    Oil is fat. So jokes on you :laugh:
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    It's pretty good. We use it because my husband is lactose intolerant. It's my favorite dairy free alternative.
  • vjohn04
    vjohn04 Posts: 2,276 Member
    I like it.
  • RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle
    RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle Posts: 1,349 Member
    I use it and like it, but I don't think it's healthier than margarine or butter, and I do t think it tastes better. I imagine that if you don't like marg. you might not like this either. I like the other people's suggestions about trying advocados and other healthy fats, or go without.
  • IllustratedxGirl
    IllustratedxGirl Posts: 240 Member
    Love it!! Organic whipped mmmm :)
  • mathmatt
    mathmatt Posts: 58 Member
    I love the soy free one. The sticks are great for pie crusts and empanadas and the shortening sticks are nice for baking. I hear rumors of them having a vegan Mac & Cheese soon too!
  • Phoenix__Rising
    Phoenix__Rising Posts: 9,981 Member
    I use it on veggies or popcorn.Otherwise it's coconut butter I'll turn to.
    Butter/margarine aren't my choices.
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    I don't know anything about Earth Balance, but if you don't like butter I encourage you to try some grass-fed ghee.

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