Better Nutter Butters

I few weeks ago I found myself down a really long rabbit hole of learning about how so many of our foods are filled with toxic chemicals and added sugars. I’ve always tried to be conscious of what’s in our pantry but I was shocked to see so many of the foods I deemed “healthy” really aren’t the best choices. And it all starts with reading the labels. I know, I know….No one wants to be that person in the grocery aisles reading each and every label but I promise if you do your homework, you won’t be disappointed.

Let’s talk nut butters. I’ll use peanut butter here but this applies to any nut butter. We are a family that loves peanut butter(so thankful that we do not have allergies to this one) but not all are created equal. We see ones that say “all natural” or “organic” and while organic is always the better option, read the ingredients. It should say “Peanuts”(maybe salt) but if you see sugar listed as an ingredient, put it right back. You do not need or want any added sugars in your peanut butter.

Here are some excellent choices:

Love this brand! No added sugars, no need to stir and comes in tons of yummy flavors!

These super yummy nut butters are made by a local mom who was looking for healthier options for her kids. So so good! And if you can find what you’re looking for, create it!

Love Thrive Market for those who don’t live in an area with easy to access healthy snacks. There is a monthly fee but totally worth it because you can’t beat their prices.

If Almond Butter is more your speed, you can’t go wrong with these! Awesome flavors, awesome ingredients.

So the moral of the story is to steer clear of added sugars in your nut butters(or nut butter substitutes). They aren’t necessary and will only cause a crash in your energy after consuming, not what you want from a protein source.

Stay tuned for some fun PB recipes coming!