How to Make Homemade Sunflower Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing better than the taste of homemade sunflower butter. With its rich, nutty flavor and creamy texture, it's a delicious and versatile spread that can be enjoyed on toast, added to smoothies, or used as a dip for fruits and vegetables. Not only is it delicious, but it's also a great alternative to traditional nut butters for those with nut allergies or sensitivities.

Making your own sunflower butter at home is not only simple, but it also allows you to control the ingredie...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sunflower seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Pour sunflower seeds into the container of a high-powered blender, such as a Vitamix®, and secure lid.
  • Select Variable 1. Slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then switch from Variable to High. Use the tamper to push sunflower seeds into the blades, and mix until sunflower seed butter develops an oily sheen. Season with salt. Store in an airtight container.
  • Nutrition

    105 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 147mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 116mg