Is Peanut Butter Dairy Free?
Yes — pure peanut butter is dairy free.
Peanut butter is made from peanuts, oil, and salt. Only flavored peanut butter with chocolate, honey, or yogurt coatings adds dairy.
Peanut butter is dairy free unless mix-ins add milk.
Natural peanut butter is a safe spread for dairy-free diets. Watch for chocolate peanut butter, peanut butter cups, or protein powders that add whey.
- Peanuts are naturally dairy free.
- Look out for peanut butter snacks coated in yogurt.
- High-protein bars may blend peanut butter with whey.
Ingredient Analysis
Peanuts + salt
The classic recipe is just roasted peanuts and salt.
Hydrogenated oils + sugar
Conventional jars add stabilizers and sweeteners but remain dairy free.
Dessert-style peanut butter
Products with chocolate, caramel, or yogurt coatings may include milk.
Is it GF/DF/Vegan/Healthy?
Gluten-Free
Plain peanut butter is gluten free but always check mix-ins.
Dairy-Free
No milk ingredients in plain peanut butter.
Vegan
Peanuts are plant based.
Healthy
Choose natural peanut butter without added sugar or palm oil.
What to Look for on Labels
Aim for short ingredients
Peanuts + salt is ideal.
Check flavored spreads
Chocolate or honey swirls can add milk solids or butterfat.
Watch protein powders
Whey-based protein blends make peanut butter dairy containing.
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