You know those little packets of Nut Butter that we buy and eat with sandwiches, or as a delicious topping for our yogurt? Well, the wonder ingredient has made it into a food product in many savory forms. Who would have thought? Many food manufacturers, including the makers of Nut Butter, are now making it available in different flavors.

Have you ever had a stale, runny, gooey tin of Nut Butter that just doesn’t taste right after you’ve eaten it? Or have you ever been excited to try a new flavor only to find out it’s not quite what you were expecting? If you’re dealing with a can of potentially harmful chemicals in your kitchen, it’s time to clean out the tin.

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Some nut butters will leave a bitter aftertaste in your mouth. Others will leave a nutty aftertaste and some, like almond butter, are really sweet. The problem with most commercial varieties is that they use too much oil, which makes the car look and smell like it hasn’t been used at all. To get the right amount of flavor and aroma, nut butters should only be used on natural crackers, such as whole-wheat, and nothing else. For cakes and other desserts, use a lower percentage of oil and go with a flavor-free powdered sugar or honey.

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Nut butters aren’t just for dessert anymore. They’re becoming an important ingredient in savory snacks. If you love popcorn but don’t like the chemical flavor of butter or the oils it contains, try a nut butter shop. You’ll find nut butters that have cheddar and Swiss or even Colby-jack cheese on them; they go great on trail mix, bagels, hot dogs and hamburgers. A drizzle of maple syrup on cookies and brownies makes for a yummy treat that’s also healthy.

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If you’re not into nuts butters, consider sprinkling a teaspoon of them on top of baked potatoes or white-bread slices. Another great way to use nut butters is in conjunction with another ingredient. Visit www.americandreamnutbutter.com to get more info about Nut Butter. Mix a tablespoon of honey and a few tablespoons of nutmeg or cinnamon in a bowl and stir thoroughly. Use this mixture on breads, rice and pasta dishes. It adds a little bit of texture and cinnamon to the dish without overwhelming it. You can also sprinkle it over cereal for a breakfast treat that’s healthy and delicious.

With a little creativity, nut butters can take any food and make it taste better. For example, nut butter on toast works well with eggs, but there are nut butters that work with just about everything. If you’re having trouble deciding what to use on what kind of food, why not try blending walnuts and almonds together? You can’t go wrong with peanut butter on pancakes or muffins. Learn more from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut.