The best almond butter is packed with almond flavor. It’s spreadable without being too oily, and it’s great for myriad culinary uses.
There’s a general misconception about almond butter, which is that people only eat it because they a) think it’s a “healthy” alternative to peanut butter, or b) they’re allergic to peanuts. That’s it. After tasting our way through more than a dozen brands, flavors, and styles of almond butter, we’re here to give you a new outlook. Almond butter—whether it’s no stir almond butter, unsalted almond butter, crunchy almond butter, or creamy almond butter—is its own unique thing that deserves respect.
We decided that we were looking for a pleasant texture and a notable almond flavor. What we didn’t want to see was that thick, oily layer at the top of the jar. Here’s the best almond butter you can buy.
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- Sprouts Creamy and Unsalted Almond Butter
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Thank you, Sprouts, for putting your almond butter in a wide container that let me stir everything together without straining my wrist. Big points for that. Plus, you can really taste the nut here. Yep, I said what I said. This has a strong, pure, unsweetened almond flavor that would work well in a healthy smoothie or acai bowl. The texture is an interesting mix of rough, gritty, and creamy, and it’s surprisingly easy to spread. (We also tried the Sprouts organic version, which I found much harder to stir and spread, just FYI.) This is the best almond butter for almond butter purists. —Ariana Losch
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- Maisie Jane’s Crunchy Almond Butter
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I rarely see almond butters that aren’t smooth, so I was intrigued by Maisie Jane’s Crunchy Almond Butter. It’s speckled with tiny chunks of nuts, but this nut butter still maintains a smooth, creamy base that perfectly contrasts with the almond pieces. It has a complex, deep flavor because it’s made with 100% dry roasted almonds. The natural, unprocessed texture and the cute little bee on the jar make me feel effortlessly outdoorsy and in touch with nature (like someone who lives a #VanLife). This is the best almond butter if you like a little crunch. —Jordan Myrick
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- Trader Joe’s Creamy Almond Butter No Salt
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I was shocked when I realized that Trader Joe’s Creamy Almond Butter contains no added sugar or salt. It manages to be lightly sweetened and a little salty without any help. Since it’s protein-packed and totally sugarless, this is the best almond butter for breakfast. Stir it into oatmeal, add a scoop to Greek yogurt, or smear some onto a toaster waffle with some strawberries. Don’t get me wrong, though. This is also some of the best almond butter for homemade chocolate almond butter cups or coconut almond butter milkshakes. —Jordan Myrick
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- Spread the Love Unsalted Almond Butter
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Put a little elbow grease into the stir, and Spread the Love’s Unsalted Almond Butter becomes a creamy, smooth, deliciously thin almond butter with a “drizzable consistency.” That’s how Spread the Love describes it on the jar, and I agree. That lighter, gooier consistency is pretty irresistible, and really makes it stand out as unique among all the best almond butter on our list. I would dribble this over some apple slices or granola, or honestly, just eat it with Ritz crackers. It really sticks to your mouth in a way that’s actually pleasant, and I know that sounds weird, but I can only speak my truth. —Ariana Losch
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- RXBAR RX Nut Butter Vanilla Almond Butter
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RXBAR RX Vanilla Almond Butter tastes exactly like Nilla Wafers. What more could you want from a health food product? The smell reminds me of birthday cake lipgloss. Does it look a little gross when you open the jar? Yes. Why does almond butter need eggs in it? I have no clue. What I do know is that this stuff is tasty. If you’re in the market for a protein almond butter for snacks or smoothies, this is the best almond butter you can buy. —Jordan Myrick
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- Maranatha No Stir Creamy Almond Butter
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Maranatha No Stir Creamy Almond Butter is thicker than most of the almond butters we tried, making it perfect for sandwiches. This plus banana plus honey? A dream come true. The flavor is extremely nutty without blasting you with almond, which happened with some of the other butters we tried. If you like eco-friendly foods, Maranatha uses ethically sourced palm oil, is packaged in jars made from recycled glass, and is a “proud supporter” of the bee conservation efforts of the Xerces Society. —Jordan Myrick
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- Sam’s Choice Slow Roasted Creamy Almond Butter
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Sam’s Choice Creamy Almond butter is thick, luscious, sweet almond butter perfection. The nuts taste toasted without tasting bitter or burnt like other nut butters I’ve tasted. It’s really pleasantly sweet without being cloying. A hint of salt finishes each bite. Bonus: There’s not an upsetting amount of oil when you open the jar. I typically wouldn’t choose almond butter over peanut butter, but I would take Sam’s Choice Creamy Almond Butter over any other nut butter on the market. —Jordan Myrick
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- Good & Gather Dark Chocolate Creamy Almond Butter
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This flavored almond butter promises dark chocolate and it gives you dark chocolate. That is why it is one of the best almond butter options at the grocery store. The chocolate taste is rich and dark, without being bitter. I would love to eat an apple dipped in this. The fresh crunch and the luxurious chocolate would be a match made in heaven. —Jordan Myrick
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- Maranatha Coconut Almond Butter
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Maranatha Coconut Almond Butter is so unbelievably good. It’s creamy, no stir, and tastes like coconut without tasting like a candle. This is one of the best flavored almond butter brands we tried and it’s one of the best almond butter options in general. I specifically named it the best multi-purpose almond butter because this would be great on its own, incorporated into desserts, and as an ingredient in savory dishes. I want to make chicken satay with this stuff so bad. —Jordan Myrick
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- Good & Gather Cinnamon Almond Butter
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This is, hands down, the best flavored almond butter we tried. It has the perfect amount of cinnamon. It’s not spicy and it doesn’t taste like fall or a cinnamon roll. It tastes like great almond butter with a touch of cinnamon. It’s pleasantly salty. Despite this being flavored, it wouldn’t clash with jelly in an almond butter and jelly sandwich. Honestly, no notes. —Jordan Myrick
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- Good & Gather Creamy No Stir Almond Butter
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Good & Gather No Stir Almond Butter is such a treat. It’s so good that it’s even better than all the fun tubs of flavored almond butter. All the almond butters on this list are really good and this one still managed to be the best almond butter of all. It’s so simple, but it is everything you want in an almond butter. It’s a tad sweet, it’s nice and salty, there’s plenty of toasted almond flavor, it’s creamy, and it’s no stir. If you haven’t been buying almond butter at Target, you should really start. —Jordan Myrick
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Best Pure Almond Flavor
Best Crunchy
Best Unsalted Almond Butter
Best to Drizzle
Best Flavored
Best for Sandwiches
Best Roasted
Best Chocolate
Best Multi-Purpose
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Best of the Best
Other Products We Tried: Simple Truth, Good & Gather Vanilla, Barney’s, Barney’s Chocolate, Justin’s, Justin’s Cinnamon, Justin’s Vanilla, Justin’s Maple, Good & Gather Crunchy Stir, Great Value, 365 Almond Butter Creamy, Artisana Raw Almond Butter, Happy Belly Almond Butter, Once Again Crunchy Almond Butter, Kirkland Creamy Almond Butter, Sprouts Organic Unsalted & Unsweetened Creamy Almond Butter, Amazon Fresh Almond Butter, Simply Nature Creamy Almond Butter
