7 Creative Ways to Cook With Nut Butters

PT KONTAK PERKASA - Move over, peanut butter. You’re not the only nut butter in town anymore. These days, you can find a host of nutty spreads on supermarket shelves, from almond to hazelnut. And they’re good for more than just slathering on a sandwich: Nut butters make a tasty addition to smoothies, salad dressings, soups, and more. Best of all, they’re rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, and they’re a good source of protein, so they'll keep you feeling fuller longer. Try these creative ways to get a little nutty today!




Chocolate Hazelnut Mocha Smoothie
PT KONTAK PERKASA - In the new cookbook Justin My Kitchen, the folks over at Justin’s, makers of tasty nut butters, reveal more than 50 innovative ways to cook with nut butters. Case in point: This mouthwatering smoothie that combines hazelnut butter with almond milk, coffee, and chocolate protein powder. Try it for breakfast — or dessert!



Maple Sweet Potato Sandwich
Take your lunch to the next level with this sweet-and-savory sandwich that happens to be vegetarian. Sweet potato slices get roasted with olive oil, cumin, and cinnamon before being sandwiched between maple almond butter, Swiss cheese, and arugula.



Deconstructed Spring Roll Bowls
The star of this satisfying noodle bowl from Oh, Lady Cakes is the peanut sauce, which combines creamy peanut butter with chili garlic sauce, tamari, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Tossing it with brown rice (or soba) noodles, then topping it with veggies like carrots, cucumbers, avocado, fresh mint, and cilantro, makes for a meal that’s as healthy as it is delicious.



Protein-Packed Vanilla Almond Yogurt Dip
Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for a tasty new snack, this delicious dip will satisfy a case of the munchies. Plus, it’s a cinch to make! Simply combine vanilla almond butter with Greek yogurt and cinnamon for a protein-packed snack with staying power.



Sweet Potato Peanut Soup
Add nutty flavor to sweet potato soup with this recipe. Cubed sweet potatoes are cooked in vegetable broth with diced tomatoes, onions, carrots, and cayenne pepper. Puree it all in a blender with honey peanut butter and you’ve got a soup that’s hearty enough to be a main dish.



Almond Butter Salad Dressing
Skip jarred dressings and make your own: This zesty recipe is so easy. In a mason jar, simply combine almond butter with apple cider vinegar, tamari (or soy sauce), ginger, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, water, and honey, and shake until well combined. The mellowness of the almond butter helps temper the acidity of the vinegar, ginger, and soy sauce.



Thai Style Green Beans
Looking for a healthy new side? Say goodbye to green bean casserole and hello to this Thai-inspired green bean dish from A Beautiful Mess. Blanched green beans get tossed in a nutty sauce comprised of soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and peanut butter. If you’re feeling fancy, garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

Source : everydayhealth.com