A healthy alternative to Peanut Butter. Spread this Butter on your morning toast to have an energetic day ahead.
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Ingredients
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2 cups sunflower seeds, raw unsalted
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1 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds, raw unsalted
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2 tsp coconut oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Serves 16 servings
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Preheat oven to 165 degree celcius and place seeds on large baking sheet. Spread evenly in one layer and toast for 8-10, or until lightly golden. Let seeds cool in pan for 10 minutes.
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Place slightly cooled seeds in bowl of food processor and cover with lid. Process for about 10 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl periodically if necessary. Add sweeteners here if using and process until smooth.
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Once seeds have turned into a slightly creamy consistency, with the motor running, add 2 tsp of coconut oil and process the sunflower pumpkin seed butter for another 5 minutes, or until desired consistency.
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Transfer sunflower pumpkin seed butter to jar with lid. Butter can be stored in fridge or pantry.
Notes :
-Refer to images in post for what butter should look like at various stages.
-You can also add Roasted Flax seeds to the mix.