Nut butters are a versatile way to add healthy fats and plant-based protein to meals and snacks. Spreads like peanut butter, almond butter and cashew butter are rich in vitamins and minerals, and the wide variety of flavors means there’s something for everyone. Just make sure you pay attention to portion size, since they’re energy-dense. From breakfast cookies to chicken skewers and vegan desserts, these creative recipes use various nut butters and all clock in under 350 calories per serving.
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1. PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BREAKFAST COOKIE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 230; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 83mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 7g
2. PEANUT BUTTER BANANA “SUSHI” | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 225; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 141mg; Carbohydrate: 32g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 6g
3. SLOW-COOKER BANANA-NUT OATMEAL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 336; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 177mg; Carbohydrate: 57g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 20g; Protein: 11g
4. STRAWBERRY CHIA JAM AND CASHEW BUTTER TOASTS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 342; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 250mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 17g; Protein: 8g
5. CACAO NIB & ALMOND GREEN SMOOTHIE BOWL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 292; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 4mg; Sodium: 58mg; Carbohydrate: 41g; Dietary Fiber 8g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 15g
6. SLOW COOKER PEANUT CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 351; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 124mg; Sodium: 510mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 20g
7. QUICK THAI CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH PEANUT COCONUT SAUCE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 205; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 68mg; Sodium: 244mg; Carbohydrate: 4g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 26g
8. MINI VEGAN PUMPKIN PIES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 169; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 5mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 7g
9. 5-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 169; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 24mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 4g
10. VEGAN PB & J THUMBPRINT COOKIES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 222; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 227mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 6g
11. HEALTH NUT BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE | EATING BIRD FOOD
Nutrition (per serving): Calories 223; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 166mg; Carbohydrate: 36g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 20g; Protein: 7g
12. NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS | HUMMUSAPIEN
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 198; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 39mg; Carbohydrate: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 5g