Natural vs Regular Peanut Butter: How to Choose
The peanut butter aisle has quietly split in two: "natural" spreads that are mostly just nuts, and "regular" ones with added sugar and oil. Here's the difference, the sugar-free options, and how to pick.
Natural vs regular — what's the difference?
"Natural" nut butter is usually just nuts (and maybe a little salt), with the natural oil separating on top — give it a stir before use. "Regular" often adds sugar, palm oil and stabilisers for a sweeter, smoother spread that doesn't separate. Neither is "wrong" — it depends what you want on your toast.
Sugar-free & no-added-oil options
Cutting sugar? Look for "no added sugar" on the label. The CaveNut Peanut Butter Zero is a no-added-sugar pick, and the AyoMayo Almond Butter is a smooth nut-butter alternative. Prefer a classic smooth peanut spread? Nutasty Original Smooth does the job.
How to choose
- Read the ingredient list — for "natural", the fewer ingredients, the better.
- Smooth or crunchy is personal; Nutasty Cookies Crunch adds texture and bits.
- Almond butter is a milder, different-nut option if you want a change from peanut.
Ways to use it
On toast or crackers, stirred into oats or a smoothie, with apple or banana slices, or blended into a quick satay-style sauce. A spoonful also makes a filling snack on a busy day.
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