nut butter

Ground legume spread

Nut butter is a paste made by grinding nuts until their oils release and the mixture becomes spreadable.

Peanut butter is the most common variety, though almond butter, cashew butter, and others have gained popularity: She spread nut butter on her toast.

The texture ranges from smooth to chunky depending on how finely the nuts are processed.

types

peanut

Edible underground legume

walnut · macadamia · pecan · pistachio · sunflower seed · tahini · soynut · pumpkin seed · coconut · chestnut

texture

creamy

Smooth and rich

spreadable · silky · velvety · thick · drippy · stiff · gritty · homogeneous · emulsified · whipped

snacking

apple slices

Sectioned pomaceous fruit

pretzels · rice cakes · energy bars · granola · trail mix · waffles · fruit · spoon · ants on a log · chocolate

uses

sandwich

Filling between bread slices

baking · sauce · dressing · oatmeal · filling · frosting · marinade · energy balls · cookies · satay

nutrition

protein

Folded amino chain

vitamin E · magnesium · iron · zinc · amino acids · calories · macros · satiety · energy · antioxidants

Categories
Opposites
protein/fat source base

nut butterbutter

Solid fat from cream

cream cheese · ghee · lard · beef tallow · schmaltz

plant-based spreads spectrum

nut butterseed butter

Paste from ground seeds

tahini · fruit preserves · jam · jelly · coconut butter

spread texture/composition

nut butterjelly

Fruit spread, no seeds

jam · honey · maple syrup · marmalade · Nutella

Family

nut, butter, buttery, buttered, buttering, peanut butter, butterfat, butterless, almond butter

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G