Trader Joe’s Raw Creamy Almond Butter

Trader Joe’s Raw Creamy Almond Butter

After I finished Trader Joe’s Mixed Nut Butter, I picked up another nut butter at Trader Joe’s. This time, the battle was between almond butter and peanut butter. The last almond butter I had was Justin’s Classic Almond Butter. It was very good! I liked it a lot! Though, I can’t remember the last time I had peanut butter. It must’ve been ages ago. I do miss peanut butter, but almond butter was staring directly at me in the eyes. I couldn’t resist! So, I chose almond butter in the end. I guess peanut butter goes on my to buy list the next time I’m at Trader Joe’s. ?

The almond butter I chose is called Trader Joe’s Raw Creamy Almond Butter. Yes, everyone. I chose creamy instead of crunchy even though I prefer crunchy. I needed a change. The Trader Joe’s Raw Creamy Almond Butter is unsalted. If you prefer salted, it is available. To me, salted or not, it doesn’t matter. I always add my own salt anyways. Piiiink Himilayan Sea Salt! ❤ Now, let’s take a look at the nutrition facts and ingredients. I hope this is helpful if you’re considering purchasing Trader Joe’s Raw Creamy Almond Butter!

Trader Joe’s Raw Creamy Almond Butter, Nutrition Facts & Ingredients

Nutrition Facts:

• 190 calories per serving (2 tbsp, about 14 servings per container)
• Total Fat: 16 g (Saturated Fat: 1 g)
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 0 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 7 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 7 g
• 8% Calcium
• 6% Iron

Ingredients: Raw Almonds ~ It contains only almonds.

Photos of Trader Joe’s Raw Creamy Almond Butter:

This is what the raw creamy almond butter looks like. It appears creamy and smooth like it’s supposed to. I enjoyed playing with it in this demo. ?

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Here are my thoughts on Trader Joe’s Raw Creamy Almond Butter, since I’ve been incorporating it into my daily health routine. First, as with all raw nut butters, there’s a layer of oil on top. Before using, mix the raw almond butter with a spoon. ? The consistency of this nut butter is very runny but creamy at the same time. Be very careful not to spill it. The texture is rich, creamy, and smooth. In the photo shown, you can see specs of finely crushed almonds. Nevertheless, the raw creamy almond butter is still creamy in texture. There’s no crunchiness to it at all. It is what it is. It’s a creamy almond butter, and that’s what you get!

I’m really enjoying this raw creamy almond butter. I find the creaminess absolutely delicate on the palate. I enjoy eating it by the spoonful as a snack. I love adding it to my protein shakes. With the creamy nut butter, it blends in much better compared to crunchy nut butters. I like that a lot. The creamy gets bonus points for that. It makes the texture of my shake smoother and more aesthetically pleasing. Ooooo! ? Maybe it’s time to switch over to creamy??!! I might! Just imagine using it in homemade protein bars and other baked goods — muffins, pancakes, waffles, bread! So creamy, smooth, and delightful! I’m truly enjoying the smooth texture of it, as you can tell. I’m loving it so far! ❤

Have you tried Trader Joe’s Raw Creamy Almond Butter? How was it? Leave a comment and share your experience! Read more on the last nut butter I used ~ Trader Joe’s Mixed Nut Butter

Trader Joe’s Raw Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds

Just in time for the fall season, I purchased Trader Joe’s Raw Pumpkin Seeds. This was after I finished Trader Joe’s Raw Pecan Halves. Check out my thoughts on Trader Joe’s Raw Pecan Halves HERE (review) and also HERE (nutrition information). So, why did I choose pumpkin seeds? It’s almost October, and I’m feeling very pumpkiny, hehe! ? Besides nuts, seeds sure do offer a ton of health benefits too. Remember chia seeds and hemp seeds? Read more about them:

*Viva Naturals Organic Chia Seeds*

*Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts*

A bag of Trader Joe’s Raw Pumpkin Seeds

Here’s my 1 lb bag of pumpkin seeds from Trader Joe’s! I’m planning on making fruit and nut bars, protein bars, muffins, bread, cookies, and spreads like hummus/seed butter with it. Also, tossing them into salads and oatmeal. Munching on them when I need a healthy snack. I’m feeling very creative right now. I loooveeeeee it! ? Baking season is officially here!

Nutrition Facts & Ingredients: The only ingredient in this bag of pumpkin seeds are Pumpkin Seeds. No sodium added. Looking at the nutrition facts, pumpkin seeds are a great source of plant-based protein! 9 grams of protein for 170 calories. 9 grams may not seem a lot for the amount of calories, but it is for a seed. Keep in mind that pumpkin seeds are a complete protein. That means they contain all essential amino acids for the body. Along with protein, it provides heart healthy fats and fiber!

Trader Joe’s Raw Pumpkin Seeds, Nutrition Facts & Ingredients

Why eat pumpkin seeds? This is why.

10 Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds:

1.  Omega-3 fatty acids
2. High in zinc and magnesium
3. Anti-inflammatory
4. Decreases cholesterol
5. Prostate health
6. Relieves insomnia (contains tryptophan)
7. Good for heart and liver
8. Good for skin and hair
9. High in plant-based protein
10. Promotes bone health

Have you tried Trader Joe’s Raw Pumpkin Seeds before? Share your experience with me!

Viva Naturals Organic Chia Seeds

New, unopened bag of Viva Naturals Organic Chia Seeds

I ran out of Trader Joe’s Organic Chia Seed. I didn’t buy another. Not because I didn’t like them. They worked perfectly fine. I simply wanted a larger bag that would last much longer, so I found this large bag of chia seeds on Amazon. A 2 lb bag of Viva Naturals Organic Chia Seeds! ? It is non-gmo, vegan, gluten-free, USDA organic, and kosher.

Nutrition Facts & Ingredients: There are 60 calories per serving (1 Tbsp). It’s packed with healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based protein along with calcium and iron. Wonderful! ? Contains only Organic Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica).

Viva Naturals Organic Chia Seeds, Nutrition Facts & Ingredients

I love chia seeds in my smoothies and protein shakes. I’ve been using it daily in my green smoothies (now green protein smoothies). I can’t wait to start this new bag of chia seeds today! It has about 76 servings per bag. This should last me a little over 2 months or so with consistent use. I find chia seeds really good at keeping me full for hours, which is great for weight loss. Not only that, it’s very good for you and has tons of health benefits. Go here to learn more about the health benefits of chia seeds. It’s only a bag of chia seeds, but I’m pretty excited for it! haha. ?

Have you used Viva Naturals Organic Chia Seeds before? Trader Joe’s Organic Chia Seed? Other unmentionable brands? Share your experience!

Trader Joe’s Mixed Nut Butter

Trader Joe’s Mixed Nut Butter

Yo! I picked up Trader Joe’s Mixed Nut Butter at, obviously, Trader Joe’s. ? They have other options too, such as almond butter, peanut butter, and cashew butter. I’m not a big fan of cashew butter, so that was off the list. One day. Just one day. I’ll choose the cashew butter. Almond butter was very tempting. Peanut butter is the norm and quite boring. I like it, but I wasn’t feeling it. Perhaps, some other time. I decided to settle on the Mixed Nut Butter. I’ve never had this one before. Ooooo! ? So, what is this Mixed Nut Butter that I speak of? What is it made out of? Let’s find out NOW!

Trader Joe’s Mixed Nut Butter, Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts:

• 190 calories per serving (2 tbsp, about 11 servings per container)
• Total Fat: 18 g (Saturated Fat: 2.5 g)
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 35 mg
• Potassium: 200 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 7 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 5 g
• 4% Calcium
• 8% Iron

Ingredients: Almonds, Cashew Nuts, Walnuts, Brazil Nuts, Hazel Nuts, Pecans, Sea Salt.

Photos of Trader Joe’s Mixed Nut Butter:

Curious to what it looks like? You’ve come to the right place! This is what Trader Joe’s Mixed Nut Butter looks like. Feast your eyes on this unique Mixed Nut Butter! As the cashier said to me, that’s a lot of mixed nuts! Indeed it is. ?

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I usually don’t eat nut butters often as I mentioned in One Day of Being a Fat Vegan, but sometimes I love to switch things up a bit out of boredom. Well, this Mixed Nut Butter was calling my name when I was shopping at Trader Joe’s. I thought, hey, I could add it into my healthy green smoothies! I hardly ever purchase brazil nuts and hazel nuts (once in a blue moon) anyways. So, why not? I’ve tried adding the Mixed Nut Butter into my green smoothies already. Twice. And eating it by the spoonful to see what it tastes like by itself. Wow, it tastes pretty good. As you can see from the photos, it’s not a creamy, smooth nut butter. It’s the crunchy kind. The kind where my family and friends torment me for liking. Yes, I’m proud to say that I’m Team Crunchy. You can see the nut pieces in this delicious, oily nut buttah. I honestly didn’t know if this nut butter was creamy or crunchy when I bought it. I purchased it on a whim without even reading too much into it. If it’s a nut butter, and it’s vegan, it’s all gooooood to me! The Mixed Nut Butter only has 35 mg of sodium. I can barely taste the sodium in this product. Since it was lacking salt, I actually had to add my own salt to make it saltier and flavorful. I used my favorite salt of all-time, which is Pink Himalayan Sea Salt. Mmmm! Salty goodness! So far, from my experience, I like this Mixed Nut Butter. ? It’s different compared to what I usually buy — almond butter (absolutely godsend!).

Have you tried Trader Joe’s Mixed Nut Butter before? Did you like it? Share your thoughts!