Pairing Fruit with Nut Butters
Nut butters are a convenient and accessible way to add nutrition to your meals and snacks. Not only are nut butters delicious, they are packed with essential nutrients such as protein, healthy fats, fiber, as well as vitamins, and minerals. While they are great as spreads on sandwiches, they are also especially delicious paired with fresh fruit fruits and vegetables. You can slice your favorite fruits and spread nut butter over top or cut fruit into bite-size pieces and dip them into your favorite nut butter. For a creamier nut butter, try mixing equal parts plain nonfat yogurt with your favorite nut butter and a teaspoon of vanilla extract or dash of cinnamon. Below are some healthy and delicious combinations that can quickly satisfy any snack craving. Cashew butter pairs well with strawberries, pears, apples, peaches, raspberries, pineapple, and cantaloupe Almond Butter pairs well with apples, bananas, peaches, and even celery and carrots Peanut butter, perhaps the most popular and versatile nut butter, tends to pair well with bananas, apples, strawberries, carrots, celery, grapes, raspberries, and honeydew
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