SarahSun Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I finally bought some almond butter because it seemed like everyone really likes it, but I don't know what to do with it. All I have been able to find are suggestions to dip apples into it, but I do not like apples. Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted August 9, 2017 Administrators Share Posted August 9, 2017 You don't need nut butters. Honestly, the people that rave about them ("oh my gosh, i can't live without almond butter, where have you been all my life, best snack ever, eat with a spoon out of the jar") are people that are not using it in a Whole30-spirited way. There is not much to do with almond butter, really that doesn't involve smearing it on fruit or eating it straight from the jar. You could use it to make sunshine sauce though. (Google "Mel Joulwan sunshine sauce") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slc_melissa Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 If you like spring rolls, you can make an almond butter dipping sauce (pretty similar to the sunshine sauce). Of course, the spring rolls would need to be lettuce wrapped instead of other types of wraps. I'll refrain from linking any recipes because several substitutions need to be made (almond butter for peanut butter, coconut aminos for soy, etc.), and I don't want to confuse people. Almond butter + bananas isn't too shabby, but it's still not the best choice one could make (see ladyshanny's post above). If you've never had it and don't particularly have a plan for it, I'd return it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted August 9, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 9, 2017 18 minutes ago, slc_melissa said: If you like spring rolls, you can make an almond butter dipping sauce (pretty similar to the sunshine sauce). Of course, the spring rolls would need to be lettuce wrapped instead of other types of wraps. I'll refrain from linking any recipes because several substitutions need to be made (almond butter for peanut butter, coconut aminos for soy, etc.), and I don't want to confuse people. Almond butter + bananas isn't too shabby, but it's still not the best choice one could make (see ladyshanny's post above). If you've never had it and don't particularly have a plan for it, I'd return it. 100% return it... that's what I would do. Nut butter is not even allowed in my house... nope nope nope... it's far too easy to go overboard, it's not an awesome choice and it's expensive (so when you do go overboard, it's costly!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellmaestra Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I make a sauce for my stir-fries using almond butter, which I like better than sunflower butter. A little almond butter, coconut aminos, fish sauce, toasted sesame oil, and Frank's hot sauce; mix together and stir in at the very end. Good stuff! You can leave out any of these ingredients, but toasted sesame oil really makes it. Stephanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellmaestra Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 OK, sometimes a plain spoonful finds its way into my mouth when I'm really hungry... that's why I don't buy that TJ's mixed nut butter that looks so good! Stephanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahSun Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Thanks! I'll have to give that a try! Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahSun Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Actually, I read the comments in the wrong order so I am less inclined to use it now. However, that Sunshine sauce was something that I wanted to try so I'll have to think about that. Thanks to everyone who commented...this forum is valuable to 30 whole days of success!!! Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racheleats Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 8 hours ago, SarahSun said: Actually, I read the comments in the wrong order so I am less inclined to use it now. However, that Sunshine sauce was something that I wanted to try so I'll have to think about that. Thanks to everyone who commented...this forum is valuable to 30 whole days of success!!! Sarah Definitely use it to make sauces - that would be keeping it in the spirit of w30 in my opinion! I bet a google search of whole30 almond butter sauce recipes would get you a few good ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatmaster Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I made some almond butter, and it is nowhere near peanut, its kinda like oily sand. It does do well with raisins on celery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toralora Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I was about to say - I actually love almond butter with celery and carrots. I definitely need to try that sunshine sauce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeachChristina Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I just get myself in trouble with it. I won't buy it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vee716 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I made a compliant version of butter chicken (over cauliflower rice) and used almond butter in it. It was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted November 17, 2017 Moderators Share Posted November 17, 2017 Occasionally I will bring some celery with pre-applied almond butter for part of my lunch. Have you tried this Well Fed 2 recipe? It's delicious and almond butter works well in it as a sub for sunbutter (omit the vanilla extract for your Whole30): http://thehealthyfoodie.com/west-african-chicken-stew-well-fed-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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