May 25, 2012
Healthy Almond Joy Candy Spread
I never thought I’d say this but … phew … I would choose this Almond Joy Spread any day over peanut butter!
*flinches*
Oh, I thought you were going to (virtually) punch me for a second there.
This spread is super buttery and creamy, similar to peanut butter, only it’s sweet and full of three amazing flavors: almond, coconut, and chocolate… totally unlike peanut butter. It’s like spreadable dessert!
This is probably definitely the best replacement out there for fruit jellies and jams, cream cheeses, butter, and dare I say, other plain nut butters? Plus, it’s lower calorie and lower fat (see the nutrition label below)
Healthy Almond Joy Candy Spread
Ingredients
- 64g (¼ cup) Raw Almond Butter
- 64g (¼ cup) Raw Coconut Butter (melted)
- ¼ cup Light Coconut Milk (canned)
- 2 packets Natural Sweetener (organic stevia, Truvia, etc.)
- ¼ tsp Almond Extract
- ¼ tsp Coconut Extract
- ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbs No-Sugar-Added Dark Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Stir together the almond butter and melted coconut butter.
- Stir in the coconut milk. Then, stir in the sweetener and extracts.
- Serve with the chocolate chips sprinkled on top, or, stir them in the butter and store in a tightly sealed jar in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Almond Joy Candy Spread
Amount Per Serving (2 tbs)
Calories 110
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 0.5g1%
Protein 3g6%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
A candy-like spread for about half the calories and fat of peanut butter?!
GIMME! GIMME!! GIMMEEEE!!!
Enjoy!
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With love and good eats,
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– Jess
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Hi Jessica, I just found you through Edible Perspective. I am really enjoying your blog and this looks so yummy! So cool you’re from AZ! I’m in Tucson!
Thanks Lauren! What a small world, I was in Tucson too!!
Mmmmm I’m totally gonna spread this on my bagels! THanks!
This looks absolutely delicious! I never even knew there was such a thing as coconut butter, I learn something new everyday. But what a delicious combination of ingredients, I love it!
Looks so good!!! I love that little blue spoon!
I made this recipe yesterday and it really is amazing! Instead of using it as a spread I dipped strawberries and raspberries in it and it was delicious. (:
Oh yay I’m so glad you liked it! That’s a great idea, I’m going to use it as a dip now mmmmm 🙂
nice cups so good
Amazing! This is delicious and everyone loved it.
I’m so glad you made this!! This is probably the only good peanut butter replacement in my book 😉
I’m glad everyone liked it! Have a great week!
-Jess
could I sub cashew milk for the coconut milk? thanks! love your site!
Absolutely! Any other milk should be able to replace the coconut milk. The consistency might be thinner, so I’d recommend using 3 tbs of milk or adding an extra tbs of coconut butter 🙂
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