For many of us, the creamy, satisfying scoop of nut butter is a staple, whether slathered on toast, blended into a smoothie, ...

Like peanut butter, they are a source of protein and help keep your kid full longer. Almond butters have around 6 to 7 grams of protein per serving and cashew spreads have between 4 and 5 grams.

Of the nine major food allergens, two are nuts — specifically peanuts (technically a legume), and tree nuts, including almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts ...