Nut Allergy Substitution Ideas?

Question

Does anyone have a recommendation on making this without nuts due to allergies? Thanks in advance!

Luke T. · Answer

Awesome suggestions, Nancy! I really appreciate it!Luke

Luke T. · Answer

Pretzels are an awesome idea! I really appreciate this. Luke

Luke T. · Answer

Lori,That is some impressive creativity! I would have never considered this. Thank you,Luke

Luke T. · Answer

Emiko,I really appreciate the response. I love a simple approach! Thanks!

Emiko · Answer

I would simply leave the nuts out! You can use dried fruit like figs or apricots, you could add chunks of chocolate (I would go for extra big chunks), just keep it simple and this would still be traditional!

Lori T. · Answer

I think I'd consider roasted soybeans, or perhaps chickpeas to get the texture as well as the protein. Not that panforte is claiming to be health food, of course.  Those should hold up to the hot syrup nicely.  You can roast your own, or buy them already roasted.

Nancy · Answer

Agree, was going to suggest similar replacements for crunch. If no seeds, consider peanuts (not tree nuts), popcorn, roasted oats or vegetables that would provide a crispy texture.

drbabs · Answer

The nuts add so much to the texture…can you use a mixture of seeds instead? I think you need something hard and crunchy. Pretzels?

Nut Allergy Substitution Ideas?

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