10 Best Healthy Nut Butters | UK Nutritionist Reviewed

Sometimes clean and simple is all you need, and Meridian's smooth almond butter doesn't disappoint. Made from nothing but 100% almonds, it is high in vitamin E, protein and fibre, making it a good everyday choice and our number one healthy nut butter.

Meridian are a UK company that doesn't fly their ingredients and believe that great taste doesn't have to cost the earth. As a natural, sustainably made nut butter without any nasties, this is one of the best out there! Choose from a smaller jar or a larger 1 kg tub to keep your cupboard stocked and save on packaging while you're at it.

Pip & Nut have really hit the spot with this slightly sweet and salty nut butter that's incredibly moreish. It's made from a palm-oil-free blend of almond and coconut and provides a natural source of vitamin E and magnesium. The large 1 kg tub will last for ages too, especially if you're adding it to a daily smoothie or using it for baking.

Agave syrup and sea salt are also added to the blend, which possibly makes it a teeny bit less versatile as a cooking ingredient. But it's perfect for enriching healthy meals and snacks with a bit of luxury, and it's still one of the healthiest indulgences we can think of!

We're pretty excited about the Nowt but Nuts Peanut Butter from Proper Nutty, and its smunchy texture. Smunchy – meaning not quite smooth but not quite crunchy – is their ingenious creation and it's just perfect.

Made in a little factory in Huddersfield, Proper Nutty is Yorkshire's first artisan peanut butter, using high-quality peanuts sourced from Argentina. It's nothing but nuts, absolutely delicious, and it comes in a recyclable jar too!

The second Biona offering on our list, this mixed nut butter contains peanuts, hazelnuts, cashews, and almonds – with nothing else added. Harnessing the individual characteristics of each type of nut makes for a nice change from the usual jars.

This jar is an excellent source of protein and slightly lighter than peanut butter, plus, the nutritious combination of nuts provides lots of other vitamins and minerals such as manganese and vitamin B6. Sweet as a nut!

For those who eat a lot of nut butter as part of their diet and are looking to spice things up a bit with some decadent new flavours, Nutcessity's 'Try Me' Pack has got you sorted. This 5-jar pack features delicious-sounding flavours like Choc Haz Braz, Caromel Cashew and Gingerbread Almond amongst other tempting combos.

Nutcessity specialises in nut butter and these unconventional offerings prove that you can keep things exciting while being healthy. With a coconut oil base, these jars are totally peanut-free which is perfect for those with allergies. Divine!

Meridian truly are nut butter connoisseurs and their smooth cashew butter is totally dreamy. Made from 96% cashews with a dash of sunflower oil, it has a perfectly smooth texture that you're sure to love. 

The nuts are roasted, creating a savoury taste, and the creaminess is divine. Those who avoid peanuts will find this cashew butter a great alternative, and it works well on celery, in smoothies or even as part of a dip or sauce.

Tired of the classic nut butter options? Then take a peek at this Organic Hazelnut Butter from health food experts, Biona. It's milled from small batches of freshly roasted, organic hazelnuts with no added oils, emulsifiers, salt, or sugar at all.

Great spread on toast or mixed into porridge, it's creamy, smooth and easy to spread! The distinct sweetness of hazelnuts also works well in baking recipes using cacao, so be sure to pair them together for a match made in heaven. 

Bulk are known for their expertise in sports nutrition and foods for fitness, including protein powders and vitamins. So it's no surprise their popular and highly rated Natural Roasted Peanut Butter made it into our list.

Made from 100% roasted whole peanuts, it doesn't contain palm oil, salt, or any other additives, making it a healthy and natural choice. High in protein and a source of fibre, this crunchy PB is not only very moreish but it'll give you lots of energy for a workout session as well.

If you're looking for a large quantity of smooth roasted almond butter, check out this offering from Zeina. Made from 100% nuts, there is no salt, sugar or oil added, making it a very healthy choice indeed.

Zeina are a family-owned, UK-based company founded in 1983 who specialise in nut products such as cashew butter, pistachio butter and nut snack bags. Although one of the healthiest choices on the list, their almond butter can become quite thick and dry, so you'll probably need to mix it well every time it's opened.

We couldn't create a ranking of the best healthy nut butters without including something from Whole Earth, and their smooth organic variety is one of the best out there. Smooth PB isn't always as healthy as crunchier varieties, but this one is made with natural and organic ingredients, making it both nutritious and nom-worthy.

A good source of protein and fibre, it's made from 91% roasted organic peanuts. It does contain palm oil, but the organic sustainable variety, however, it may be best to avoid palm oil altogether if you can. The sprinkle of sea salt adds to the flavour, but it does contain slightly more of it compared to other jars.