As much as classic sandwich spreads like peanut butter or mayonnaise are beloved in the eyes of consumers, a number of unique spreads are being launched to add interest to the food category—this includes everything from walnut butter spreads to non-dairy butter alternatives made with chickpea brine.
For the consumer who is interested in better-for-you alternatives, brands are launching refreshed versions of favorite products, such as ghee-based chocolate spreads, sweet potato butter and mayonnaise spreads with a focus on wholesome or entirely plant-based ingredients.
Some companies are experimenting with unexpected flavor reversals, such as Lantana Foods' sweet strawberry hummus flavor and Wild Friends Foods' savory Sesame Cranberry Peanut Butter. Overall, classic spreads of all kinds are being overhauled with an emphasis on health and rich natural flavors.
40 Unconventional Snack Spreads
These Unique Spreads Offer Novel Ways to Enhance Bread and Beyond:
Laura McQuarrie — Feb 16, 2018 — Lifestyle
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Plant-Based Mayonnaise Spreads
The Not Company's 'Not Mayo' is Made with Chickpeas, Water & Salt
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Simplified Nut Spreads
Abby's Better Nut Butter Spreads Boast Just Five Ingredients or Less
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Adaptogenic Superfood Butters
These 'Pearl Butter' Spreads Blend Activated Pearls & Coconut Flesh
37
Crispy Candy Spreads
M&Ms Chocolate Spread with Crispy Pieces Combines is a Sweet New Toast Topper
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Blended Butter Oil Spreads
The Finlandia Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil Keeps Calories Low
35
Sweet Yam Spreads
The Harry & David Sweet Potato Butter Provides a Flavorful Alternative Topping
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Wasabi Mayonnaise Jars
The LA DELICIEUSE Mayonnaise with Wasabi Comes Packed in a Homestyle Jar
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Chocolatey Cocoa Ghee Spreads
The Fourth & Heart Chocti Ghee Spreads are Lactose and Nut-Free
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Plant Oil Food Spreads
The Flora Freedom Spreads Now Includes Three New Flavors
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Protein-Enriched Peanut Spreads
The PhD Nutrition Smart Bar Choc Peanut Butter is Palm Oil-Free
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Avocado-Based Spreads
Wholly Guacamole's 'Simply Avocado' Dips and Spreads are Vibrantly Flavored
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Fermented Probiotic Mayonnaise
LifeFoods' Healthy Mayonnaise is Packed with Fermented Greens
28
Gourmet Beer Jellies
'Malty And Hoppy Delicacy' Jams are Infused with Local Beer
27
Alcohol-Infused Cheese Spreads
Di Bruno Bros.' Cheese Dips and Spreads are Made with Wine and Beer
26
Legume Brine Butter
Fora Foods' Plant-Based Butter, 'Faba Butter,' is Made with Aquafaba
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Savory Alternative Nut Spreads
The Betsy’s Best Nut and Seed Butters are Wholesomely Packaged
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Globally Inspired Nut Butters
These Nut Butter Spreads Boast Thai, Indian and African Flavors
23
Globally Inspired Butter Spreads
Flavour Fiend's Finishing Butter Explores Global Flavors
22
Coffee-Flavored Cookie Spreads
Penotti's Speculoos Spread Flavors Remind of Espresso & Cappuccino
21
Beetroot Soy Spreads
Il Nutrimento's Beet Soy Mayo is a Vegan Alternative to Egg-Based Products
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Flax-Based Mayonnaise Condiments
Linéo Gourmet Mayonnaise is Prepared with Omega-Rich Linseed Oil
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Strawberry Hummus Spreads
Lantana Foods is Launching a Special Savory-Sweet Hummus for Valentine's
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Sharp Low-Fat Cheese Spreads
The Cathedral City Spreadables Merge Taste with a Healthier Recipe
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Quinoa Superfood Spreads
Roland Foods' Quinoa Spreads Mix the Ancient Grain with Pesto and Pepper
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Caffeinated Hazelnut Spreads
Krispy Kreme's Caramel Macchiato Coffee Spread Includes Real Coffee
15
Honey-Infused Food Spreads
The Country Crock Honey Spread Adds a Sweet, Buttery Finish
14
Clean-Label Mayonnaise Spreads
Tessemae's All-Natural Mayonnaise is Free From Sugars and Gums
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Dessert-Inspired Nut Spreads
Legendary Foods' Nut Butters are Flavored to Taste Like Sweet Treats
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Protein-Rich Vegan Mayonnaise
Rubies in the Rubble's Vegan Aquafaba Mayo is Made Without Egg
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Walnut Butter Spreads
Wellnut Farms Makes Indulgent Walnut Butter in Flavors Like Salted Caramel
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Plant-Based Oil Spreads
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! is Available in an 'It's Vegan' Version
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Squeezable Superfood Mayonnaise
Probios' Organic Soy Mayo is Infused with Ginger and Turmeric
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Seed-Packed Paleo Spreads
The Nuttzo Paleo Chocolate Power Fuel Contains No Palm Oil
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Gourmet Pistachio Spreads
The PC Black Label Pistachio Spread Boasts 30% Iranian Nut Ingredients
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Spiced Tropical Spreads
This Mango Wasabi Mayo by Farraday's Tasty Fuses Sweet and Tangy Flavors
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Wholesome Aioli Spreads
'Holi Aioli' Makes Vibrantly Flavored Dips and Spreads
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Vegetable Grain Dips
Popp Feinkost Makes Chilled Vegetable Spreads Like Tomato-Freekeh
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Pumpkin Spiced Cookies Spreads
Trader Joe's Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookie Butter Combines Two Desserts
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Savory Peanut Spreads
Wild Friends Foods' Peanut Butter Includes Sesame Seeds and Cranberries
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Maple-Flavored Butter
'Moose Maple Butter' Offers a Mess-Free Way to Enjoy Maple Syrup Flavors
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Crispy Peanut Butter Bars
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Blended Granola Butters
Michele’s Granola Butter is Made with Toasted Oats, Coconut & Nuts
Healthy Trail Mix-Style Bars
KIND Snacks Debuts a Collection of Sweet and Savory Snacks
Lifestyle-Inspired Bread Products
These New Nature's Own Breads Come in Four Options
Better-for-You Snack Rebrands
Eat Real's New Rebranding Highlights Nutritious Ingredients
Sandwich-Flavored Snack Chips
These New Lay’s Chips Come in Three Flavor Varieties
Artisan Flavored Almonds
These Flavored Almonds by naturSource are a Healthy and Versatile Snack
Brain-Boosting Nut Spreads
Hank's Brain Boosting Peanut Spread is Made with Phospholipid Protein
Upcycled Bacon Jams
TBJ Gourmet's Bacon Jam is Sweet with Smoky or Peppery Flavors
Plant-Based Toaster Pastries
Ghetto Gastro's Toaster Pastries are Powered by Whole Grains
Sour Two-in-One Condiments
French's Creamy Dill Pickle Mustard Spread Has Salty and Sour Notes
Co-Branded Nut Butter Bites
Sweet Nothings and RIND Snacks Created a Seven-Ingredient Snack
Pickle-Infused Trail Mixes
Daily Crunch x Cleveland Kitchen Created a Tangy, Pickle-Inspired Snack
Peanut Butter Dessert Jars
Jar Joy's Peanut Butter Cup Jars are Viral TikTok Desserts
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Sustainability-Focused Nut Butters
The ManiLife Almond Butter Range is Arriving in the UK
Glittering Cookie Butters
The T28 x DEUX Glitter Cookie Butter Was Inspired by Lip Jellies
Free-From Plant-Based Food Spreads
Flora Spreads are Now All Vegan and Palm Oil-Free
Reduced Sugar Sandwich Cookies
Glutino Sandwich Cookies Come in Three New Flavors
Better-For-You Peanut Butter Cups
Simply Peanut Butter Crispies Were Created with Whole Foods
Gourmet Frozen Cookie Dough
Doughpamine Makes Unconventional Flavors Like Miso Peanut Butter
Six-Ingredient Seed Butters
Mixed Up's Indulgent Seed Butter is Rich and Cookie-Like in Flavor
Indigenous Jam Spreads
Tradish by Chef Sarah Meconse Mierau References Indigenous Plant Medicine
Sweet Pickle Dips
Plucky Pickle Dip's Two New Dips Blend Cream Cheese & White Beans
S'more-Packed Ice Creams
These New Ben & Jerry’s Sundaes Focus on Toasted Marshmallows
Superfood Creamed Honeys
Honey Gramz's Creamed Honey Line Features Botanical Infusions
Cheesy Pea-Based Snacks
Peatos Just Added New Cheetos and Funyuns Products
Extra-Creamy Peanut Butter Alternatives
CRAVE P’Not Butter is Made with Sunflower Seeds
Nostalgic Snack Launches
Red's All Natural Launches the PB&J’WICH in Strawberry and Grape Flavors
Allergy-Friendly Mayo Spreads
Fabalish's Soy-Free Vegan Mayo is Made with Chickpea Water
Flavor-Forward Cashew Snacks
Planters' Cashew Nut Snacks Satisfy Cravings for Bold Flavors
Seasonal Nostalgic Baked Goods
These La Brea Bakery Holiday Breads are Arriving at Retailers Now
Pretzel-Inspired Snack Products
Pretzelized Pretzel Crackers and Pizza Chips are Flavorful
Nut-Free Spread Product Expansions
These Voyage Foods Spreads are Heading to Walmart This Month
Fermented Pickle Chips
Bubbies is Debuting a Food Innovation at Natural Products Expo West
Nutty High-Protein Oats
Quaker Protein Peanut Butter is Flavorful and Satisfying
Candy-Inspired Probiotic Snacks
BelliWelli Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate is Tasty and Beneficial
Everything Bagel Crisps
Pringles Everything Bagel Has Notes of Seeds, Spices and Cream Cheese
Decadent White Chocolate Spreads
Good Good's Belgian Choco White Spread Boasts No Added Sugar
Superfood Jelly Snacks
These Vegan-Friendly Jelly Desserts are Flavorful Textured Snacks
Crunchy Free-From Snack Mixes
Absurd Snacks Nut-Free Snack Mixes are Free From the Top Nine
Oil-Based Vegan Butters
Trader Joe’s Organic Buttery Plant-based Spread Contains Palm Fruit Oils
Yeast Spread Snack Chips
Marmite Crisps are Instantly Recognizable on Store Shelves
Value-Focused Plant-Based Spreads
NotMayo Offers More Affordable Access to Plant-Based Mayo
Plant-Based Candy Bars
Harken Sweets Bars Offer New Takes on Classic Combinations
Flavored Vegan Crisps
Walkers Launches a Collection of New Vegan Crisps in Three Flavors
Plant-Based Nut Butter Pies
Milk Bar's Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Pie is Vegan & Gluten-Free
Bun-Flavored Easter Mayos
Heinz's Hot Cross Bun Mayo with Cinnamon Spices & Fruit Pieces
Remixed Spiced Cheese Snacks
These Frito-Lay Snacks Include New and Returning Flavors
Plant Milk Cheese Spreads
These Plant Milk Cheese Spreads are Made with Cheesemaking Methods
Plant-Based Cream Cheese Spreads
Oatly Introduces a Plant-Based Version of its Cream Cheese Spread
Keto-Friendly Peanut Butter Snacks
No Sugar Company Introduces the Peanut Butter Keto Shellz
Youth-Focused Prebiotic Products
Beech-Nut® Launches a New Range of Prebiotic Jars and Pouches
Collaboration Candy Popcorn Kits
This Popcorn Kitchen x Superfoodio Kit is Sweet and Nutty
Bean-Based Chips
BAM Snacks Makes Potato-Free, Corn-Free Chips with Black Gram
Diminutive Cookie Sandwiches
These Mini Cookie Sandwiches Are Free Of Dairy and Gluten
Basketball-Celebrating Snack Crackers
Ritz Toasted Chips Have Debuted Two New Flavors
Vegetable-Concealing Brownie Treats
Beech-Nut Launches the 'Brownies with Hidden Veggies' Line
Truffle-Infused Mayonnaises
Hunter & Gather's Avocado Oil White Truffle Mayonnaise is a Luxe Treat
Mainstream Plant-Based Chocolate Bars
Hershey’s Plant Based is Creamy, Melty and Dairy-Free
Gut-Friendly Snack Chips
These New Boundless Chips Come in Two Flavors
Plant-Based Cream Cheeses
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Launches New Plant-Based Spread Nationally
Better-for-You Baked Goods
Rule Breaker Snacks is Launching Deliciously Healthy Treats
Spicy Butter Spreads
Popup Bagels x Frank's RedHot Collaborated on a Spicy Schmear
Umami Plant-Based Mayos
The Kewpie Vegan Mayo Dressing and Spread Veganizes a Viral Product
Spicy Seafood Glazes
Five Star's Glazing Butter Enhances Fish, Vegetables, Pasta & More
Overstuffed S'mores Sandwiches
Blue Bunny & Stuffed Puffs Teamed Up to Reinvent a Campfire Classic
Sandwich-Inspired Coffee Creamers
Coffee Mate's Newest Flavored Coffee Creamer Tastes Like PB&J
Cookie-Inspired Nut Butter Bites
Skippy and Girl Scouts Created a Trio of Co-Branded Snack Bites
Flavor-Enhanced Spreadable Butters
Kerrygold Butter Blends Come in Three Flavors
Sandwich-Inspired Snack Chips
Herr's Sandwi-Chips Come in a Total of Four Flavors
Alt Milk Chocolate Bark Snacks
BREAKS' Oat Milk Chocolate Snacks Feature Indulgent Mix-Ins
Travel-Inspired Pretzel Packaging
Sabio's Snacking Passport Offers an Interactive Element
Boldly Flavored Hummuses
Classic Sabra Hummus Now Has More Toppings and Flavor
Asian-Inspired Snack Cups
These Sun-Butter Chocolate Cups Feature Globally Inspired Fillings
Flavorful Free-From Snack Bites
The Latest Sweet Nothings Nut Butter Bites Flavors are Indulgent
Coconut-Based Spreads
Kokada Makes Peanut-Free Spreads from Coconut & Coconut Treacle
Homestyle Plant-Powered Dips
Growee Foods' Dips Show Off the Goodness of Veggies, Fruits & Spices
Hummus Snack Bites
Soom Foods Announced a New Tahini Snack on April Fool's Day
Festively Flavored Mayo Spreads
Primal Kitchen Cranberry Mayo is Arriving for the Holidays
Versatile Tart Cherry Spreads
The Gracious Gourmet Tart Cherry Spread Works with Many Recipes
Allergy-Friendly Plant-Powered Spreads
Kiki Butter is Made with Organic Oats, Seeds & Coconut
Soft Brittle Snacks
Tam’s Sweets Makes Decadent Treats That Differ from Traditional Hard Brittle
Free-From Dippable Snacks
Sunnie's Jam Dipper is a Clean Reinvention of a Childhood Treat
Savory Superfood Granolas
Struesli's Savory + Seed Organic Granola Uses No Sweeteners
Hot Sauce-Infused Sourdough Sandwiches
Schlotzsky's Fresh Baked Bread is Infused with Hot Sauce
Tahini-Infused Frozen Desserts
Sweet Tahini Makes Pints with a Creamy Oat Milk and Tahini Base
Chocolatey Peanut Butter Spreads
Jif Peanut Butter & Chocolate Spread Comes in Two Sizes
Nutrient-Packed Pistachio Creams
Hexacream is a Sweet Spread Made with Pistachio & Honey
Organic Cream Cheese Spreads
Trader Joe's Organic Plain Cream Cheese Spread is Bagel-Ready
Natural Hazelnut Spreads
Mövenpick's Hazelnut Spreads are Created Using Natural Components
Free-From Frozen Jelly Sandwiches
SunButter Jammies Have an Allergen-Free Recipe
Peanut Butter Baking Chips
These Peanut Butter Flavored Baking Chips are Cookie Dough-Ready
Gourmet Clarified Butters
Sun Ghee Makes Hand-Churned, Uniquely Flavored Clarified Butter
Creamy Chickpea-Based Spreads
The NIÚKE VMAYO Mayo-Inspired Spreads Come in Eight Flavors
Sliced Avocado Breads
The Avocado Bread Company Makes Recipes with Avocados & Guacamole Spices
Spreadable Plant-Based Cream Cheese
The Laughing Cow is Showcasing a New Dairy-Free Formula
THC-Infused Chocolate Hazelnut Spreads
butter's Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Has an Adult Twist
Yeast Spread Oat Crackers
Nairn's Marmite & Cheese Oatcakes are a New Permanent Product
Versatile Garlic Spreads
Trader Joe's Black Garlic Cream Cheese Spread is the Perfect Go-To Snack
Chickpea-Based Cheese Alternatives
ChickP Uses its Chickpea Protein Isolate for Dairy-Free Cheese
Better-for-You Hazelnut Spreads
Chosen Foods Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Has 100% Avocado Oil
European-Style Plant-Based Butters
Naturli Plant Butter Spread Has a 100% Vegan-Friendly Recipe
Rich Sandwich-Flavored Whiskeys
Elvis Whiskey Launches the New 'Midnight Snack' Flavored Whiskey
Globally Inspired Aioli Pouches
Haven's Kitchen Launched Plant-Based Squeezable Condiments
Savory Bread-Making Mixes
King Arthur Baking's Savory Bread Mix Kits Help Bakers Go Beyond Sweets
Artisan Ingredient Marketplaces
Nutterie Offers Nuts, Seeds, Dried Fruits and Artisan Snack Mixes
Accessible Non-Dairy Spreads
Misha's Kind Foods Offers a Range of Healthy Cheese Alternatives
Versatile Artisan Dip Products
These New La Terra Fina Products Range from Sweet to Spicy
Bagel-Flavored Whole Grain Wraps
Angelic Bakehouse Has New Sprouted Whole Grain Everything Wraps
Omega-Rich Hummus Dips
Hope Foods Organic Hummus is Now Made with Flaxseed Oil
Elevated Fresh Snacking Dips
Marie's Fresh Produce Dips Come in Four Flavors
Herbaceous Buckwheat Crackers
Maine Crisp Olive & Za'atar Buckwheat Crackers are Plant-Based
Pretzel-Creme Snack Packs
Funky Mello Launches a New Snack Pack Inspired by Old Snack Trends
Buttery Plant-Based Spreads
Wesson Plant Butters Come in Two Varieties
Sensible Autumnal Hummus Desserts
Summer Fresh Dessert Hummus Comes in Three Flavors
Plant-Based Pickle-Flavored Dips
Good Foods Dill Pickle Chip Dip is Dairy-Free Yet Creamy
Coconut-Based Spreadable Cheeses
This Dairy-Free Soft Cheese is Infused With Live Vegan Cultures
Stuffed Date Snacks
Date Better Snacks are Wholesome Candy Bar Alternatives
Ancient Grain Hummus Dips
Cedar's Ancient Grains Hommus is a Texture-Rich, Protein-Packed Snack
Premium Fermented Condiments
These New Products from Bubbies Fine Foods Come in Four Varieties
Vegan Marshmallow Creams
Dandies' Marshmallow Cream is Free from the Top Nine Allergens
Premium Specialty Butter Products
These New Danish Creamery Products are Arriving for the Holidays
Piquante Hummus Varieties
Fresh Cravings Launches the Tajin and Dill Pickle Hummus Versions
Puffy Plant-Based Snacks
PeaTos Puffs Come in Two Flavor Options for a New Take on a Classic
Dippable Plant-Powered Snacks
Sweet N’ Salty Dippsterz Combines Pretzels & Marshmallow Creme
Savory Garlic-Forward Dips
Sabra Mediterranean Garlic Dips Come in Two Flavors
Ultra-Fresh Deli Meals
Fresh Food For Now Debuts a New Assortment of Sandwiches, Salads, and Wraps
Spreadable Low-Fat Butters
Président Lighter Slightly Salted Spreadable Butter is Made in France
Sweetly Creamy Almond Snacks
Blue Diamond Honey Butter Almonds are a Limited-Edition Treat
Festive Prepackaged Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Festive Range Includes New and Returning Favorites
Low-Cost Spreadable Butter Alternatives
Willow Spreadable is Versatile to Easily Replace Butter
Exclusive Collab Spreads
The Tasty x PopUp Bagels Collab Shares a Trio of Limited-Time Shmears
Probiotic-Packed Alt Cheeses
Fermented Cashews Make This Meadow Herb & Garlic Cheese Alternative