Is almond butter that much healthier than peanut butter?

Peanut butter has higher saturated fats, which should be taken in moderation. Almond butter, on the contrary, has more monounsaturated fats that are thought to be heart-healthy and can contribute to lowering harmful cholesterol levels . These fats are high in energy and help in the digestion of fat-soluble vitamins.

What to eat with almond butter snacks?

A toasted almond butter sandwich is great with either savory or sweet fillings, including veggies, cheese, or fruit . Try adding fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, or bananas for a nutrient-dense snack that hits the spot.

Is it okay to eat almond butter every day?

You can eat this substance regularly if you want to – but it's important to make sure that you're only consuming it in moderation. There are a lot of calories in almond butter, and you could end up facing issues with your weight if you eat too much at once.

What is the healthiest butter to eat?

Grass-fed butter offers some health benefits to counteract the health risks it poses. It appears to have lower levels of saturated fats and more unsaturated fats than standard butter. This is because grass-fed butter is made from the milk of cows that are allowed to graze instead of being fed high-grain diets.

What does almond butter do for your body?

It is rich in vitamins and minerals, specifically vitamin E, fiber and heart-healthy fats. As a result, it can boost your heart health and gut health and help with blood sugar management . However, be careful if you have a nut allergy or a history of kidney stones, as it is also high in oxalates.

Is a banana and almond butter a good snack?

“ This combo of nutritious ingredients provides natural sweetness and energy from the banana, plus six grams of plant protein and three grams of fiber from the almond butter ,” Largeman-Roth says.

What fruit is good with almond butter?

Almond butter with fruits – spread almond butter on apples, pear, bananas , etc. Almond butter with some type of “bread” – spread on toast, muffins, pancakes, waffles, bagels, rice cakes etc.

Which nut butter is the healthiest?

How to Choose the Best Nut Butter for You The Best Nut Butter Choice for Every Situation. Walnut Butter: Best for Heart Health. Cashew Butter: Best for Iron Deficiency. Peanut Butter: Best for an Economical Nutritional Boost. Almond Butter: Best for Blood Sugar Balance. Jul 16, 2023

What are the pros and cons of almond butter?

The Pros: Almond is a tree nut, so people allergic to peanuts can eat it. It's higher in calcium, potassium, manganese and monounsaturated fat than peanut butter, with half the saturated fat. The Cons: Almond skin can't be removed before processing, so almond butter often has a grainy or gritty texture.

What is a healthy alternative to peanut butter?

Tree nut butters, such as almond, cashew, walnut, hazelnut, and pecan butters , are great substitutes for peanut butter. They all have similar nutritional profiles and provide heart-healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants.

Does almond butter need to be refrigerated?

The easiest way to prevent your almond butter from going bad and extend its shelf-life—by as much as twice as long—is to pop it in the fridge . Keeping your almond butter in the fridge is especially important if you tend to purchase nut butters without preservatives or if you like to make your own nut butter.

Healthy Recipe: Chocolate Almond Butter Oatmeal Bites (2024)

Published: Mar 23, 2014 · Modified: Apr 29, 2020 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 35 Comments

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These Chocolate Almond Butter Bites, made with simple all-natural ingredients, are an easy, healthy snack idea to have on hand for your afternoon slump.

I love having something to satisfy my sweets craving, especially after dinner, and these little Bites are perfect…and healthy! Like these Carrot Cake Bites, they are so easy to make!

Just one or two completely hit the spot. 🙂 You could even have them as an afternoon snack with an apple or banana.

Plus they are NO BAKE too like the Homemade Lara Bars I make! Kids would love to be little helpers rolling the balls for you.

You can easily make them with all-natural peanut butter, cashew butter or sunflower butter too.

Ingredients Needed for these Energy Bites

Makes 2 dozen

Old fashioned oats

Unsweetened cocoa powder

All-natural almond butter (or other nut butter of your choice)

Honey

Unsweetened shredded coconut, optional

How to Make Chocolate Almond Butter Oatmeal Bites

Mix the oats, cocoa powder, and coconut together in a bowl.

Add the almond butter and honey and mix until completely blended. I used my hands and it felt like I was playing with play dough LOL! Kids would love to help with this part!

Pick off about a 1-inch piece or use a cookie scoop and roll into little balls.

Chill for about 15 minutes and serve.

Chocolate Almond Butter Oatmeal Bites

Chocolate Almond Butter Oatmeal Bites are a wonderful, healthy treat that perfectly satisfies your sweet tooth.

5 from 3 votes

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

refrigerate: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 24

Calories: 60kcal

Author: Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup old fashioned oats
▢ 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
▢ 2 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
▢ ½ cup natural almond butter
▢ ¼ cup honey

Instructions

Mix the oats, cocoa powder and coconut together in a bowl.
Add the almond butter and honey and mix until completely blended. I used my hands and it felt like I was playing with play dough LOL! Kids would love to help with this part!
Pick off about a 1 inch piece and roll into little balls.
Chill for about 15 minutes and serve.

Notes

Use your preference of nut butter - peanut butter, sunflower butter, cashew butter

Substitute maple syrup or a few drops of stevia for the honey if preferred for a vegan option.

Nutrition

Nutritional Disclosure

Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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Comments

Gwen
December 17, 2019 at 11:42 pm
Can you put protein powder in these?
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- Sherri
  December 18, 2019 at 8:17 am
  Yes absolutely! Add 1 or 2 scoops. Some protein powders absorb more water than others so if the mixture becomes dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time until you can form the balls.
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Jo
July 31, 2018 at 9:43 am

Chocolate Almond Butter Oatmeal Bites so good thank you
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Harriet
May 20, 2018 at 8:20 pm
These look delicious, I think it might be hard to stop at just having one.
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Hannah
July 15, 2015 at 2:12 pm
These look absolutely delicious! And I have all the ingredients, so I think I will be making these tonight! I’ve been on an elimination diet, and it is such a struggle finding sweet treats that don’t have refined sugars in! I’m just going to swap the honey with some maple syrup, then I’ll be set to go! Thanks, Hannah
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- Sherri
  July 17, 2015 at 8:11 am
  Great! These always satisfy my cravings for anything sweet 🙂
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Lauren
July 27, 2014 at 5:15 pm
This sounds delicious! How long are the good for?
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- Sherri
  July 27, 2014 at 9:39 pm
  Thanks! At least a week. But to be honest, I always eat them quick. 🙂
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  - Meenu
    April 29, 2016 at 7:50 pm
    How do i store it for a week , in freezer, fridge, or room temp ? Thank you for the amazing recepie by the way
  - Sherri
    April 29, 2016 at 8:50 pm
    I actually store mine in the refrigerator or at room temp 🙂
Susan
April 04, 2014 at 10:03 am
I’m always looking for a healthier treat and these sound perfect. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31.
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Monica
April 03, 2014 at 5:41 pm
Pinned. Love this idea for an Easter Brunch! Featuring at Family Fun Friday! http://www.happyandblessedhome.com/2014/04/family-fun-friday-week-63-100-easter-party-ideas.html
Monica
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- Sherri
  April 03, 2014 at 6:19 pm
  Thank you so much Monica 🙂
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Miz Helen
April 01, 2014 at 4:07 pm
We would just love your Chocolate Almond Butter Oatmeal Bites, what a special treat. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you again real soon!
Miz Helen
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Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
March 31, 2014 at 7:27 pm
Thanks so much for sharing with Adorned From Above’s Link Party.
Have a great week.
Debi and Charly
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Kyleigh @ Petite Chouette
March 31, 2014 at 12:33 pm
These look like the perfect thing to have after a work out, packed with protein!! Thanks for sharing, love it!
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- Sherri
  March 31, 2014 at 1:30 pm
  That’s exactly what I do!! So great!!
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Gaye @CalmHealthySexy
March 30, 2014 at 8:41 pm
Hi Sherri – Oh, these look great. I love a little treat that’s healthy too! Thanks so much for sharing with the Let’s Get Real party. I am pinning these to our group board and tweeting about them.
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- Sherri
  March 31, 2014 at 7:51 am
  Thank you so much!! My whole family loves them!
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Blair @ The Seasoned Mom
March 30, 2014 at 8:03 pm
Yum! These look like they taste delicious and I love the short ingredient list! Pinned!
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- Sherri
  March 31, 2014 at 7:50 am
  Thanks so much!
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Lisa @ The Wellness Wife
March 29, 2014 at 10:46 am
These look and sound delicious. I’ll have to make them! Thanks for sharing!
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- Sherri
  March 29, 2014 at 11:00 am
  They are so easy and yummy!
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Joanne T Ferguson
March 29, 2014 at 12:25 am
G’day! Looks very healthy indeed!
Thanks for sharing it at the Foodie Friends Friday #Foods That Make You Smile Party!
Cheers! Joanne
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Meredith@A TIPical Day
March 28, 2014 at 12:02 pm
Oh these look like they are right up my alley! I think I just need to get some coconut, and then I am making these! 🙂
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- Sherri
  March 28, 2014 at 1:37 pm
  They are really, really yummy!
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Diane Ugo
March 26, 2014 at 4:26 pm
This looks great, I’m sure my boys will love it. Found it through Wednesday What’s Its linky party. Pinning!!!
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- Sherri
  March 27, 2014 at 8:05 am
  My daughter loves them! 🙂
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Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner?
March 25, 2014 at 2:06 pm
Oh man, these look so good! Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
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Barb @ A Life in Balance
March 25, 2014 at 11:46 am
These look yummy! I could have my ds10 try to make these.
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- Sherri
  March 25, 2014 at 12:36 pm
  They are delicious! 🙂
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Gentle Joy
March 24, 2014 at 3:36 pm
These look tasty….and healthy…..a good combination. 🙂 Thank you for sharing this.
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Wendy @ www.mamasblogcentral.com
March 24, 2014 at 2:51 pm
OMG these look great! I would love for you to share this at my T.G.I.F. Linky Party 🙂
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- Sherri
  March 24, 2014 at 3:54 pm
  Thanks! They are such a fun treat. I will stop by and do that on Friday 🙂
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  - Sherri
    March 25, 2014 at 8:09 am
    Oh I will have to try that! Thanks! We are a little obsessed with this popcorn 🙂