Nutty
Like most of the blog world and everyone else I know, I’m obsessed. You might even call me a little “nutty” if you want to get cute.
I can’t get enough of this stuff:
And neither can many of you.
I’ll admit I stand at my fridge eating it by the spoonful, which leads me to become enveloped in nut butter love and then I can’t even remember what I was looking in the fridge for.
I eat it as “dessert”….oh and for breakfast, and lunch and snacks and dinner. Ain’t nothin’ wrong with that, right?
I put it on bagels, breads, muffins, bananas, apples, my fingers, a spoon, the list goes on.
I’ll take it in the form of almond, sunflower seed, peanut, cashew, walnut. Just give it to me. I need it.
Hi, my name’s Alexa and I’m addicted to nut butters. All of you who are also in this group with me, you know who you are. You don’t have to admit it.
So since I have no shame and decided to eat it for breakfast:
I decided let’s make ourselves feel better and go over some of the facts:
- Nut butters are high in “good” fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) which lower bad cholesterol levels.
- They contain a high amount of Omega-3s which are amazing for your heart.
- FIBER! Lowers your cholesterol as well…and keeps you full longer.
- Vitamin E is in all nuts, which helps decrease the amount of plaque in your arteries.
- Plant sterols, which are in all nuts and nut butters help to lower your cholesterol.
So now we can eat nut butter until our heart’s content…unless you’re like me, and already do so.
What’s your favorite kind of nut butter/way to eat nut butter?
Kimberley:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:10 am
AHHHH… I love nut butter. HMM. favourite way? On bananas, in oatmeal, in smoothies and I loveeeeee it by itself to tell you the truth
Jenny (Fit Girl Foodie):
April 15th, 2011 at 11:28 am
I’m addicted to nut butter and I’ll say it loud and proud! My current addiction is the cinnamon raisin one on my oats
Kristi:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
My favorite nut butter is maple peanut butter. I’m addicted. I’m going to try making it myself soon. I like eating peanut butter with any and everything.
Parita @ myinnershakti:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
LOVE me some nut butters! My favorite right now is Dark Chocolate Dreams by PB&Co. SOOOO good!
Alexa:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
Ooh I’ve never had maple PB…I would LOVE to try it!
gabriella @ embracement:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:25 pm
I just love peanut butter. I especially love Peanut Butter and Cos peanut butter and if we’re going to get real specific the cinnamon raisin one is amaze. Out of the jar and straight into my mouth is tastes like the most amazing dessert there is. I’m easy to please
Presley:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:32 pm
Plain old PB & cashew butter are my top two! I like flavored nut butters, but I feel like it’s so much easier on my wallet to buy the plain stuff and add whatever flavors I want
Heather:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
I am a huge fan of the old favorite, Peanut Butter! I can really eat it on anything ,but my favorite is on whole wheat toast, with cinnamon and honey. It’s boring I know, but I don’t mess with a good thing!
Meri:
April 15th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Oh man, I buy it or make it because its good for me and I know it, but nooooo self control. and when I eat too much, holy tummy ache. especially the peanut variety!
I like the smell when you roast the seeds in a pan first. heaven.
sunflower seed butter is my fave
Cheers!
Meri
merigoesround.blogspot.com
One Healthy Apple:
April 15th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
I love almond butter so much I wish I could marry it but my husband may not like it
I love all nut butter but can’t hang with sunflower butter.
Jennifer (The Gourmetour):
April 15th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
I love sunflower seed butter!!
Or almond, or peanut. I love it all!
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons:
April 15th, 2011 at 5:50 pm
Nut butters must be STOCKED in my pantry at all times! Love it! It is perfect for a sweet tooth-y craving and breakfast and snacks and duh its just perfect =)
I’m just now getting into barney butter! bought my first jar! <3 yay!
Have a fabulous weekend!!!!
Nicole @ Of Cookies and Carrots:
April 15th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
I love chunky pb (usually adams brand) or just any old brand of almond butter.. i have recently discoverd pb & co’s cinnamon raisin swirl which is amazing!
Alexa:
April 16th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
I know! Nut butters are a must-have staple in my pantry too!