Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade sunflower seed butter that’s perfect for those with nut allergies or looking for a different spread option. This creamy and flavorful sunflower seed butter is easy to whip up and can be customized to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Sunflower Seed Butter:
- 2 cups raw sunflower seeds
- 1–2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as sunflower or grapeseed oil)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spread the sunflower seeds on a baking sheet. Roast for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Blend the seeds: Transfer the roasted seeds to a food processor and blend for 5–8 minutes until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add flavor: Add oil, salt, honey/maple syrup, and cinnamon for taste. Blend until fully mixed.
Notes
- Sunflower seed butter thickens as it cools.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the fridge for up to a month.
- Stir before using if separation occurs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
