Food Shopping and Storing We Tried 39 Nut and Seed Butters—These Are the 5 Best We smeared, drizzled, and spooned 39 nut and seed butter varieties to discover the ones deserving of your cupboard space. By Phoebe Fry Updated on August 2, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jennifer Causey Fans of the classic peanut butter and jelly likely have a preferred brand of peanut butter. But perhaps you want to try a new variety or a different type of spread altogether. Our team took on the challenge of trying a nut and seed butter assortment so we could find the best nut butter. Here are the results. 01 of 05 Best Natural Peanut Butter: Santa Cruz Organic Creamy Light Roasted Peanut Butter Courtesy of manufacturer Just peanuts and salt, this pick stood out from the other natural options thanks to its freshly ground taste and texture, plus its effortless stir. To buy: $6 for 16 oz., amazon.com. 02 of 05 Best Almond Butter: Woodstock Dry Roasted Smooth Almond Butter Courtesy of manufacturer We fell for this one at first bite. Made exclusively from dry-roasted almonds, it boasts a full-bodied flavor and the perfect thickness (no drips!) for slathering on toast. To buy: $22 for 16 oz., amazon.com. 03 of 05 Best Peanut Butter: Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter Courtesy of manufacturer A classic for a reason. This ultra-creamy, salty-sweet selection works magic on a squishy PB&J or your favorite cookie recipe. To buy: $8 for 40 oz., amazon.com. 04 of 05 Best Seed Butter: Wild Friends Organic Honey Sunflower Butter Courtesy of manufacturer Touches of sea salt and clover honey make this silky, subtly sweet blend not just an allergy-friendly substitute but crave-worthy in its own right. To buy: $9 for 16 oz., wildfriendsfoods.com. 05 of 05 Best Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread: Nutella Courtesy of manufacturer This indulgent treat deserves its worldwide following. Rich and supremely spreadable, it tastes heavenly on anything—including a spoon. To buy: $7 for 26.5 oz., amazon.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit