Benefits Of Almond Butter

Have you heard about the benefits of eating almonds? What about the fact that they are one of the best foods for you? The answer is yes and yes! These statements are not too often heard when it comes to choosing a healthy food. But the truth is that eating almonds in moderation, a little bit at a time, will go a long way toward helping you reach your ideal weight and stay there. In this article, we take a look at some of the ways that almond butter can be used as part of a healthy diet.

You probably know that almond butter is a good source of monounsaturated fats, vitamin E and potassium. But did you know that almond butter can also be used for a myriad of other benefits?

Virgin Oil

It makes great salad dressing because of the virgin oil in it. Almond butter has about 19% oil by weight, making it a good source of healthy monounsaturated fat. Olive oil, on the other hand, has about 16% oil by weight, making it a poor choice for salad dressings if you’re looking to keep your heart healthy.

Gluten-Free

As mentioned above, almond butter is naturally gluten-free. However, if you’d like to enjoy it with a spoon, you can. This can be helpful if you’re someone who suffers from gluten sensitivity.

Use it as a topping on sandwiches

While you could just top your salads with almond butter, we recommend using it as a topping on sandwiches too. Sprinkle it on top of your favourite sliced bread, or even on a piece of whole-wheat bread. If you’re not a big fan of nuts, feel free to use canola or olive oil instead.

Add it to your favourite smoothies

Blend your own almond milk or use store-bought almond milk and a blender to make your smoothie. If you want your smoothie to be more of a dessert, you can also add in a few ice cream scoops to make it dessert-like. Place all of your ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.

Deconstruct with a spoon

Spooning almond butter on your favourite sandwich bread or sprouting grains, like oats, makes for a beautiful dessert. We love putting this on top of our morning homemade granola, as it is so pretty. You can also add it to other baked goods like muffin tops or donuts. If you’re not a huge fan of nuts, feel free to use canola or olive oil instead.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for ways to use almond butter, you came to the right place! We’ve provided various uses for almond butter, as well as a few tips that will help you get the most out of your almond butter. Although not all the almond butter will be the same and you might want to look out for the best quality out there. Get the ones that are not so expensive yet not so cheap and ensure that they are branded! Whether you want to add it to your favourite smoothies or make a batch of homemade baked goods, you’ll be glad you did.