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Savory Oats w/ Almond Butter, Soy & Chili Crisp (umami bomb)

Use: Nonna Energia Classic
You’ll need: cooked oats, 1–2 tsp almond butter, splash soy sauce, chili crisp, scallions, nori, poached/fried egg (optional).
How: Stir almond butter + soy into hot oats; top with egg, chili crisp, scallions, nori.
Why it slaps: fat + protein + glutamates = silky umami, steady energy. Inspired by Bon Appétit’s savory oat playbook [1].

Miso–Almond Butter Cookies (salty–sweet, ultra moreish)

Use: Nonna Energia Classic
You’ll need: your best chewy cookie base; swap in almond butter; whisk in white miso. Roll in sugar, bake.
Why it slaps: miso’s savory depth + nut butter richness = outrageous flavor. NYT’s peanut–miso cookie trend adapted to almond butter [2], see also a home-baker classic [3].

Tahini–Halva Brownies, Almond-Boosted (bakery-level)

Use: Nonna Energia Classic (marble swirl)
You’ll need: favorite brownie batter, tahini, halva pieces, 2–3 tbsp almond butter for a ripple.
How: Swirl tahini + almond butter into batter; fold in halva; bake.
Why it slaps: bitter cocoa + sesame + almond fat = deep, adult chocolate. Ottolenghi classic inspiration [4].

Chocolate–Tahini Banana Bread w/ Almond Butter Swirl

Use: Nonna Energia Chocolate
How: Make Nigella’s chocolate–tahini banana bread; ripple 2 tbsp chocolate almond butter over the top before baking.
Why it slaps: cocoa + tahini bitterness balanced by banana sweetness; almond butter adds gloss and body [5].

Gado-Gado Breakfast Bowl (warm veg + almond satay)

Use: Nonna Energia Classic + soy, lime, maple
You’ll need: steamed greens, soft-boiled egg, leftover potatoes or rice, crunchy veg.
How: Blitz almond butter with soy, lime, a little sweet, chili. Toss warm veg & egg.
Why it slaps: Indonesia’s iconic peanut-sauce vibe—fiber, protein, fats = long glide. Modern BA take by Lara Lee, flexible & family-friendly [6].

4-Minute Chili-“Almond” Noodles

Use: Nonna Energia Classic
How: Whisk almond butter + chili crisp + soy + vinegar + touch of sweet; toss with hot noodles; shower scallions/sesame.
Why it slaps: high umami; fast carbs + fats = smoother curve. Built off the viral chili-peanut noodle canon [7].

Grilled Banana Bread w/ Tahini, Honey & Almond Butter

Use: Nonna Energia Chocolate or Crunchy
How: Grill slices; drizzle tahini + honey; add almond-butter dots.
Why it slaps: hot–cold, bitter–sweet, crisp–creamy. Ottolenghi-style grilled banana-bread idea as backbone [8].

Nut-Butter Granola Bars (salty–sweet, travel-proof)

Use: any Nonna Energia (Classic for neutral, Chocolate for kids)
How: Oats + chopped nuts + dried fruit + almond butter + honey; press, chill, slice.
Why it slaps: chewy, dense, portable fuel. Bon Appétit’s nut-butter bar template is a proven base [9].

Snack: Crispy Tofu Bites w/ Almond Satay Dip

Use: Nonna Energia Classic
How: Pan-crisp tofu; blend almond butter + ginger + garlic + soy + lemon/lime + splash coconut milk.
Why it slaps: satay vibes; protein + fats hit. Weeknight classic, BA peanut-sauce logic [6,9].

The Toast Bar (build-your-own, 5 elite pairings)

• Chili Crisp + Lime + Scallion: savory PB-toast’s glow-up; BA uses chili crisp with savory oats—same flavor map [1].
• Miso–Honey–Sesame: whisk 1 tsp miso + 1 tsp honey into 1 tbsp almond butter; top with sesame & nori [2].
• Tomato–Anchovy–Almond Butter: paper-thin tomato, smear of almond butter, single anchovy—salty umami magic.
• Banana–Tahini–Almond Butter: Nigella-adjacent trio, dust cocoa [5].
• Matcha–Almond–Citrus Zest: Nonna Energia Matcha + orange zest + sea salt.

Dietary note: Vegan options across the board; gluten-free by ingredients (check oats); allergen: tree nuts (almonds).

Want quick wins?

Try the Greek yogurt bowl or the 6× 5-Minute Recipes. For training context, see For Sports.

References

1. [1] Bon Appétit — Savory oats & chili crisp ideas. bonappetit.com
2. [2] NYT Cooking — Peanut-miso cookie trend (adaptable to almond butter). cooking.nytimes.com
3. [3] Story of a Kitchen — Miso cookie inspiration. storyofakitchen.com
4. [4] Ottolenghi — Tahini/halva chocolate inspirations. ottolenghi.co.uk
5. [5] Nigella Lawson — Chocolate, tahini & banana bakes. nigella.com
6. [6] Bon Appétit — Gado-gado / peanut-sauce logic (Lara Lee). bonappetit.com
7. [7] Indulgent Eats — Chili-peanut noodle canon (adapt with almond butter). indulgenteats.com
8. [8] The Happy Foodie — Ottolenghi grilled banana bread idea. thehappyfoodie.co.uk
9. [9] Bon Appétit — Nut-butter bar templates. bonappetit.com

This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice.