Best substitute for peanut butter?

bmchenry02
bmchenry02 Posts: 233 Member
edited November 20 in Food and Nutrition
my step daughter is moving in with us soon and she has a serious peanut allergy. I love Jif natural peanut butter currently and looking to try a substitute either with sunflower or almond. Curious what brands you like?
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  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    Almond butter?
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Yup, almond butter.
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  • bmchenry02
    bmchenry02 Posts: 233 Member
    Sorry. I'm aware of almond butter but there are all kinds. What brand do you prefer?
  • get_fit_fritch26
    get_fit_fritch26 Posts: 33 Member
    I really like the MaraNatha brand almond butter...especially their dark chocolate almond spread...It tastes like nutella without all the added sugar
  • jesusHchris
    jesusHchris Posts: 1,405 Member
    A few of the grocery stores near me have fresh almond butter - big machines full of almonds and you just press a button to grind them into a container. That's my favorite and there is no sugar.
  • bmchenry02
    bmchenry02 Posts: 233 Member
    jesusHchris wrote: »
    A few of the grocery stores near me have fresh almond butter - big machines full of almonds and you just press a button to grind them into a container. That's my favorite and there is no sugar.

    I'll look into that. I'm going to have to get used to a different texture/taste either way you cut it! I don't use much anyways as it is...thx.
  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    Trader joes has some good almond butter for a good price!(:
  • bmchenry02
    bmchenry02 Posts: 233 Member
    pinggolfer96 wrote: »
    Trader joes has some good almond butter for a good price!(:

    Define good. Lol. I know they take back items you don't like but I'm not one to do that. Am I the only peanut butter weirdo that fears trying a new one?
  • Oldbitcollector
    Oldbitcollector Posts: 229 Member
    edited June 2015
    PB2 isn't bad... Some local stores carry this, but it isn't cheap. Walden Farms 0 calorie peanut butter was horrible.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    edited June 2015
    I'm so sorry for your loss..
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Oldbitcollector wrote: »
    PB2 isn't bad... Some local stores carry this, but it isn't cheap. Walden Farms 0 calorie peanut was was horrible.

    I don't think PB2 solves the peanut allergy issue...
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    sunflower seed butter
  • bmchenry02
    bmchenry02 Posts: 233 Member
    kami3006 wrote: »
    I'm so sorry for your loss..

    Thank you.
  • bmchenry02
    bmchenry02 Posts: 233 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    Oldbitcollector wrote: »
    PB2 isn't bad... Some local stores carry this, but it isn't cheap. Walden Farms 0 calorie peanut was was horrible.

    I don't think PB2 solves the peanut allergy issue...

    Correct. Pb2 is still peanut butter.
  • pznatti
    pznatti Posts: 51 Member
    We also love Sunbutter... :)
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  • Chezzie84
    Chezzie84 Posts: 873 Member
    A life without peanut butter? I feel your pain :'(
    Could you not have a secret stash somewhere away from the home? Like in the car or at work?
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Chezzie84 wrote: »
    A life without peanut butter? I feel your pain :'(
    Could you not have a secret stash somewhere away from the home? Like in the car or at work?

    I have to lead a life without peanut butter, for the most part. Or at least a life without a jar of real peanut butter at home :( Tis sad.
  • bmchenry02
    bmchenry02 Posts: 233 Member
    Chezzie84 wrote: »
    A life without peanut butter? I feel your pain :'(
    Could you not have a secret stash somewhere away from the home? Like in the car or at work?

    If I really need a peanut butter fix it will come from a pb twix while out alone with ample hand washing and travel scope. But then really isn't that silly. I'll get over it. Lol
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
    Wowbutter, or I.M. healthy soynut butter. Both are on amazon, and I've seen wowbutter at walmart as well. They are totally peanut free.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Tahini is pb-ish, I also love almond butter, macadamia butter, Brazil nut butter, cashew butter, hazelnut butter... You name it, I've probably got a jar of it. I prefer them to peanut...
  • kendallvon
    kendallvon Posts: 170 Member
    I 2nd the tahini paste suggestion. Very good.
  • sun_tzu
    sun_tzu Posts: 21 Member
    kami3006 wrote: »
    I'm so sorry for your loss..

    This! I cannot imagine life without peanut butter.
  • codycsweet
    codycsweet Posts: 1,019 Member
    I keep peanut butter at work it's great for snacks.
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    Oldbitcollector wrote: »
    PB2 isn't bad... Some local stores carry this, but it isn't cheap. Walden Farms 0 calorie peanut butter was horrible.

    I love Pb2 and eat it once or twice a day. I get it pretty cheap at BJ's Warehouse, 1 big tub for $9.99. It easily lasts about a month or a little longer.
  • socalkay
    socalkay Posts: 746 Member
    Have you asked her what she prefers? Why does it have to be life without peanut butter for you? If she has a peanut butter allergy, she has to learn to say no to anything containing peanuts. You can't just remove it from life for her so denying yourself peanut butter doesn't really accomplish anything, in my opinion. Have your jar of peanut butter in a different cupboard than her almond butter (or whatever she likes).
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    edited June 2015
    socalkay wrote: »
    Have you asked her what she prefers? Why does it have to be life without peanut butter for you? If she has a peanut butter allergy, she has to learn to say no to anything containing peanuts. You can't just remove it from life for her so denying yourself peanut butter doesn't really accomplish anything, in my opinion. Have your jar of peanut butter in a different cupboard than her almond butter (or whatever she likes).

    Some folks have reactions to peanuts on another person's breath. So it would depend on the situation. Asking doesn't hurt though.

    Edited for clarification
  • bmchenry02
    bmchenry02 Posts: 233 Member
    socalkay wrote: »
    Have you asked her what she prefers? Why does it have to be life without peanut butter for you? If she has a peanut butter allergy, she has to learn to say no to anything containing peanuts. You can't just remove it from life for her so denying yourself peanut butter doesn't really accomplish anything, in my opinion. Have your jar of peanut butter in a different cupboard than her almond butter (or whatever she likes).

    It has nothing to do with her learning to say no to peanut butter. She's 18 and fully aware! It's safety. If she accidentally came in contact with any peanut product (or even someone's breath) she will go into anaphylaxis shock, immediately. Even just a small untraceable amount in a jelly jar or even the sink could send her to the ER. Nothing to mess with. I have two other small children at home who could think they're being careful but that's not a risk worth taking.

    If there's no suitable replacement, I'm quite confident I can survive without it.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
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