Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for roasted peanuts
Best swap for roasted peanuts: Dry-roasted cashews, 1:1; softer, milder flavor; tree nut in place of peanut, not safe for peanut or tree nut allergy.
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 Roasted Peanuts?
The best swap for Roasted Peanuts is Dry-Roasted Cashews, 1:1; softer, milder flavor; tree nut in place of peanut, not safe for peanut or tree nut allergy. Another option is Roasted Almonds. The table below also lists Roasted Sunflower Seeds, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Dry-roasted cashews | 1:1; softer, milder flavor; tree nut in place of peanut, not safe for peanut or tree nut allergy |
| Roasted almonds | 1:1; harder crunch, less oily; tree nut in place of peanut, not safe for peanut or tree nut allergy |
| Roasted sunflower seeds | 1:1; nut-free option, smaller |
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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