If you are peanut allergic but not tree nut allergic, what are some great substitutes for peanuts in recipes? I want to make a dish but have it with the same crunch as if it did have peanuts.
Peanut Substitutions
Posted on: Tue, 02/13/2018 - 7:54am
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Question of the Week: Answered!
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Our Answer:
When you have a peanut allergy, the best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid peanuts altogether, which means giving up certain foods.
Luckily, if you like the flavor and texture of peanuts, there are quite a few substitutes that you can use:
If you are not allergic to tree nuts, try using almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts, pistachios, or walnuts in place of peanuts.
Be aware that some of the ingredients listed above may be manufactured using equipment that also processes peanuts, so cross-contamination is a possibility. Always check the package!
In case you ever need a substitute for peanut butter in a recipe, check out this video for some great peanut butter alternatives.
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Read the label, of course, but I use Blue Diamond almonds as a replacement for peanuts in a lot of dishes. My daughter has a life threatening peanut allergy and Blue Diamond processes their almonds in a peanut free plant.