lower blood pressure. they contain all kind of minerals and vitamins, so you can take almond butter and chances are that if you are allergic to peanuts you will not be allergic to almonds. the same is true for cashew butter. it s sweeter than almond butter. there is, however, some chance that if you are allergic to peanut butter, you may be allergic to cashew nuts, or cashew butter. then there is sunflower seed butter. a little heavier in taste, but very healthy and very good substitute. then there is soy nut butter. very good and a good substitute. unfortunately, a lot of people are allergic to soy nuts, too. then there is humus which i love, wonderful spread.