Nut-Free Ingredient Substitutes
Browse 14 nut-free substitutes across 8 ingredients. The listed use notes include tortillas, cookies, quick breads and cakes.
Ingredient groups to start with
🌾 All-Purpose Flour
Cassava Flour is tagged nut-free; listed uses include tortillas, cookies, quick breads and cakes.
🥜 Almond Butter
Sunflower Seed Butter is tagged nut-free; listed uses include baking, sauces, spreading and dressings.
🥛 Almond Milk
Oat Milk is tagged nut-free; listed uses include coffee, baking, smoothies and cereal.
🥥 Coconut Milk
Oat Milk (full-fat) is tagged nut-free; listed uses include curries, soups, smoothies and baking.
🥛 Oat Milk
Soy Milk is tagged nut-free; listed uses include coffee, lattes, baking and cooking.
🥜 Peanut Butter
Sunflower Seed Butter is tagged nut-free; listed uses include baking, sandwiches, sauces and nut-free schools.
Cassava Flour
Closest grain-free flour to all-purpose in function. Made from whole cassava root. Works in most recipes with only minor adjustments. No nutty taste.
Sunflower Seed Butter
Nut-free alternative with a similar consistency. Slightly more savory flavor. Best in baking and sauces; can turn baked goods greenish due to chlorophyll reaction.
Tahini
Sesame seed paste. More bitter and savory than almond butter. Works great in dressings, dips, and baked goods where a nuttier depth is welcome.
Oat Milk
Oat milk has a creamier texture and slightly sweeter flavor. Works well in coffee, baking, and cooking. Great neutral flavor.
Soy Milk
Soy milk has the most similar protein content to dairy milk. Slightly beany flavor but works well in most applications. Curdles well for savory sauces.
Coconut Milk
Use carton coconut milk (not canned) for a 1:1 swap. Adds a subtle coconut flavor. Canned coconut milk is richer and better for creamy sauces.
Oat Milk (full-fat)
Creamy, naturally sweet. No coconut flavor but similar body.
Soy Milk
Soy milk froths well and has a higher protein content. One of the best dairy-free options for lattes and cooking.
Coconut Milk
Use carton coconut milk for a similar consistency. Adds a mild coconut flavor. Works well in smoothies and baking.
Sunflower Seed Butter
Great nut-free alternative with a similar creamy consistency. Slightly more bitter than peanut butter but works well in most baked goods and spreads.
Tahini
Sesame seed paste that's slightly more bitter and thinner than peanut butter. Works brilliantly in sauces, dressings, and baking.
Sunflower Seed Butter
Nut-free with a mild, savory flavor similar to tahini. Excellent in hummus, sauces, and dressings. Best substitute for nut allergies.
Oat Milk
The closest plant-based substitute in texture and creaminess. Naturally sweet and works well in most baking and cooking. Barista versions foam well for coffee drinks.
Rice Milk
Very mild and naturally sweet. Thinner consistency than whole milk. Best for light baking and beverages. Good for those with multiple allergies.
Nut-Free substitute FAQs
What makes a substitute nut-free?
A substitute is tagged nut-free when that tag appears in SwapChef's curated substitute data. Always check labels for allergens, additives, and cross-contamination if the diet is strict.
How should I choose a nut-free substitute?
Use the listed ratio, notes, cautions, and “listed for” uses to match the substitute to your recipe goal.