Hazelnut butter

A level tablespoon, about 15 g, is a handy portion. That provides 100 kcal; pair it with fruit or wholemeal toast for a more filling snack.

The oil naturally rises to the surface. Stir it right down to the bottom with a clean knife or spoon; warming the closed jar briefly in warm water can make this easier if the butter is very firm.

Keep the lid tightly closed and store the jar in a cool, dark cupboard, using a clean, dry spoon. Refrigerate it only if the jar directs you to; chilling makes it firmer and harder to spread.

Spread it on toast or crumpets, swirl it through porridge, or serve it with sliced pear or banana. It also works in flapjacks, brownies and pancake toppings.

Yes: swap it in equal amounts on toast, in porridge or in smoothies. In baking, almond butter has a milder flavour, so the finished bake will taste less distinctly nutty.

No. Peanut butter has 29 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 16 g in hazelnut butter.

No—hazelnut is a tree nut, so avoid it if you are allergic to hazelnuts. If you have another nut allergy, check the jar’s allergen information, as products may contain other nuts too.