A spoonful of functional nut butter is a little like hiding medicine in peanut butter for your dog. It's a double dose of good-for-you-ness: healing nuggets wrapped up in irresistible nut butter (or perhaps - blended).
Nut Butter + Superfoods is a match made in heaven. Superfoods are those considered nutritionally dense and thus good for your health. Nut butter is a great vehicle for superfoods as many are fat-soluble and will absorb more efficiently in your body when eaten with oily nuts & seeds.
There are lots of nut butters to enjoy that offer the added benefits of mineral-rich seeds, belly-loving bacteria, rare medicinal berries, and even nutrient-dense mushrooms.
Here are a few of our favorites:
*This list is not static, last updated March 2021.
All the great things about a trail mix - blended into a nut butter! A brilliantly energizing treat. Cranberries provide antioxidants and sunflower seeds are high in protein and healthy fats, as well as Vitamin E!
https://www.trailbutter.com/products/original-trail-mix-nut-butter-blend-16-oz-jar
Seeds are the root of all good things - and chia and hemp seeds will provide fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids, among other benefits! Goji berries have been used in traditional medicine for millennia - they are said to boost the immune system and promote healthy skin.
Macqui and camu camu berries are exotic South American fruits loaded with Vitamin C, Iron, Zinc, Calcium & antioxidants. Lucuma powder is also in there - it's another fruit that may help balance blood sugar levels & improve heart health.
https://www.jemorganics.com/products/superberry-maqui-camu-almond-butter-6-oz
The powerful combo of MCT oil and probiotics can jumpstart your day & leave you with tons of energy. The healthy fats boost metabolism and fuel your brain, while the 500 million live & active "probos" support gut health.
That mesmerizing color comes from blue spirulina - an anti-inflammatory & antioxidant packed algae. Bonus: each flavor from this brand also includes MCT Oil - a fast-absorbing fat loved by body and brain.
Baobab fruit comes from one of the most beautiful trees on the planet. It's packed with Vitamin C and may help balance blood sugar levels & reduce inflammation. Orange oil is in here too - which is naturally antimicrobial.