Almond Butter

grannykathy · Post by **grannykathy** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:47 am

So I bought some Almond Butter but can't quite figure out what to do with it since I can't put it on crackers or bread. I tried just eating a little off a spoon but it is soooo thick and a bit dry. Maybe I could mix in a little honey? How do you all use it in your diet?

Post by **tex** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:18 am

You bought the wrong brand, or it's out of condition (old). Almond butter should taste great, and it should be very smooth (unless you prefer the crunchy style). I smear it on a frozen banana, as least I do during the cooler seasons. During the summer I have to pass because of histamine issues exacerbated by the heat. Some people put it on rice cakes and things of that sort.

Tex

grannykathy · Post by **grannykathy** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 12:04 pm

Thanks Tex. I bought Barney Almond Butter from Amazon. Suppose to be the good stuff. Im not home now but will check the expiration when i get home. By the way is a little honey ok or should i leave it off for now.

Post by **tex** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 3:21 pm

Hmmmmmm . That's usually OK. I buy the crunchy version of Barney Butter. The date's stamped on the bottom. I occasionally get a batch that's too oily on top and too dry at the bottom, but that's because it naturally slowly separates over time. Never received a really bad jar of it, but anything's possible, I suppose.

As I recall, they make a number of choices. I buy the version with palm fruit oil and cane sugar. If you're using the version that doesn't contain these ingredients, yes, the plain version is flavorless. I find that version to be pretty much unpalatable, also. It also separates quickly (overnight), without the palm fruit oil.

I see no reason why you shouldn't be able to add honey to try to salvage it, as long as you don't overdo it and create a sugar problem.

Tex

Marcia K · Post by **Marcia K** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:41 pm

I've had the kind without the oil and it is very dry. I spread it on rice cakes.

grannykathy · Post by **grannykathy** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:22 pm

Ok its not outdated. I stirred it up and it was a little smoother. It says no sugar or salt added. I tried it with some honey and that did help it a lot. Still not quite like the consistency of Jiffy Peanut Butter. :)

Post by **tex** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 6:48 pm

You have to buy the version with the palm oil to get a consistency like Jiffy Peanut Butter. Jiffy uses a similar stabilizer.

Tex

Erica P-G · Post by **Erica P-G** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 5:09 pm

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sam-s-Choice ... /814708435

I use this one....and it has just enough honey in it that I can stir it and it is smooth....I put it on my Gluten free pancakes and my Canyon House bread.

grannykathy · Post by **grannykathy** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 6:45 pm

Thanks Erica. I will look for it. I may be at Walmart tomorrow.

jlbattin · Post by **jlbattin** » Sun Jul 01, 2018 2:32 pm

I buy the almond butter from Costco........I love it!

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:03 pm

It's good on apple slices too!

Polly

grannykathy · Post by **grannykathy** » Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:00 am

Polly
Almond Butter on apple slices sounds wonderful, but I'm not doing any raw fruit right now. Something to look forward to later though.