Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for peanut butter
Best swap for peanut butter: Almond butter, 1:1; contains almonds (tree nut).
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Peanut Butter?
The best swap for Peanut Butter is Almond Butter, 1:1; contains almonds (tree nut). Another option is Sunflower Seed Butter, 1:1; peanut-free and tree nut-free option; in baking it can turn green, so cut the baking soda by about one third. The table below also lists Tahini and Cashew Butter, 4 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Almond butter | 1:1; contains almonds (tree nut) |
| Sunflower seed butter | 1:1; peanut-free and tree nut-free option; in baking it can turn green, so cut the baking soda by about one third |
| Tahini | 1:1; less sweet, more bitter; contains sesame |
| Cashew butter | 1:1; milder flavor; contains cashews (tree nut) |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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