Sauces, spreads and condiments
Substitutes for nuts
Nuts add crunch, richness and toasty flavor. Another nut swaps in easily; seeds keep the crunch without the nuts.
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Another nut
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Pecans are sweeter and softer, walnuts slightly bitter, almonds firmer and milder.
- Best in
- Everything.
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Toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Smaller and crunchier, with an earthy taste.
- Best in
- Cookies, granola, salads, banana bread.
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Leave them out, or use chocolate chips or toasted oats
- How much
- The same amount (or none)
- What changes
- Leaving nuts out doesn't change how a batter bakes.
- Best in
- Cookies, brownies, muffins.
Good to know
- Toast nuts at 350°F for 6 to 10 minutes for much more flavor.
Simmerbee recipes with nuts (13)
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies
- Brown Sugar Pecan Slice-and-Bake Shortbread
- Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread
- Classic Pecan Pie
- Easy Chocolate Fudge
- Fresh Basil Pesto Pasta
- Lemon Almond Green Beans
- Moist Cinnamon Walnut Zucchini Bread
- Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
- Two-Layer Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Vegan Kale and Walnut Pesto Pasta
- Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff with Cashew Cream
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
More sauces, spreads and condiments swaps
Soy sauceWorcestershire sauceFish sauceOyster sauceMayonnaiseMustardTomato pasteCanned tomatoesPeanut butterTahini