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"  PB&amp;amp;amp;J, your favorite budget-friendly sandwich, could soon be a luxury item. Peanut butter prices are on the rise. NPR reports that a peanut shortage due to factors such as a drought and farmers abandoning peanut crops in favor of cotton has caused the price of peanut butter to jump. More from Delish: Updated Peanut Butter and Jelly Recipes Peanut butter manufacturers of all levels have been hit. Trader Joe&amp;#039;s has discontinued their line of organic peanut butter for the time being. When it does finally return to the shelves, customers can expect to pay about 70 cents more per jar. According to a representative of the Agriculture Department, this increase in cost will be felt more now than ever, as peanut butter consumption has risen 10% since 2008. But nut butter lovers don&amp;#039;t have to despair. Peanuts aren&amp;#039;t the only legumes that can be turned into a creamy, spreadable substance. Here are some alternatives to your favorite spread for sliced bread: More from Delish: The All-Mighty Almond Cashew Nut Butter:Higher in both flavor and fat than peanut butter, cashew butter is intensely flavored and creamy, so less is more. Soy Nut Butter: There is no denying that this butter comes from a soybean: It has that very distinct taste. But it also has a very high protein content and is quite low in fat. Sunflower Seed Butter: Very mild in flavor, sunflower seed butter is a great, subtle spread for those who want more texture than flavor. Unfortunately, it also spoils faster than other nut butters, so try to buy it in smaller amounts. More from Delish: Classic Recipes Reimagined Almond Nut Butter: High in magnesium and slightly sweet, almond butter is probably the most popular peanut butter alternative. Anything you make with peanut butter you can make with almond butter. For example, try it in this almond butter and bacon sandwich. Hazelnut Butter: If you like Nutella, you&amp;#039;ll probably be a fan of hazelnut butter. Even without the chocolate, hazelnut butter is a rich addition to both savory and sweet dishes. It&amp;#039;s also high in protein. Walnut Butter: Full of super-healthy fats, walnut butter is a creamy superfood, perfect for spreading on toast or thickening a dip or sauce. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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