From the more familiar (like peanut, almond, cashew, and sunflower seed butters) to the more novel (like macadamia nut, soybean, hempseed, and pumpkin seed butters and the sesame seed butter tahini), nut and seed butters deliver a healthy supply of plant-based protein along with a host of other healthful nutrients. Here’s what to know before you buy.
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