Sunflower Seed Butter
Make sunflower seed butter (aka SunButter) at home with this simple and cost-effective recipe! This tasty spread is nut-free so it's great for those with nut allergies and safe for school.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Place sunflower seeds in your food processor.
- 2
Turn on processor and process for 9-10 minutes. If the mixture is still dry and thick after 10 minutes of processing, process a little longer. It may take an additional 5-6 minutes for the sunflower seed oil to release and thin out.
- 3
Once the sunbutter has reached your desired consistency, add in maple syrup, vanilla and sea salt. Give the processor a few more pulses to combine, then turn machine off and remove the sunbutter with a spatula.
- 4
Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to a week or in the fridge for up to one month.