Artificial Food Coloring Free Celery Sticks with Lemon Sunflower Butter

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

Artificial Food Coloring Free Celery Sticks with Lemon Sunflower Butter

Crisp, fresh celery paired with a bright, tangy dip is one of those snacks that feels effortless but genuinely satisfying. The star here is a homemade sunflower seed butter blended with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil — it's creamy, citrusy, and way more interesting than anything you'd grab off a store shelf. Speaking of store shelves, pre-made dips and flavored nut butters are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes and artificial additives, so making your own from scratch is the smartest move. Every single ingredient in this recipe is whole and recognizable, from the celery stalks to the pinch of sea salt, so you know exactly what you're eating. The sunflower butter comes together in one bowl with just a quick stir, and you can adjust the consistency with a splash of water until it's perfectly smooth and scoopable. It works just as well packed into a lunchbox as it does laid out on a platter for a crowd. Clean, colorful in the most natural way, and genuinely delicious.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 bunch celery (about 10–12 stalks)
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For the lemon sunflower butter

½ cup sunflower seed butter (unsweetened, no added sugar)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ tsp fine sea salt
⅛ tsp ground black pepper
1–2 tbsp water, to thin (optional)

Instructions

1
Wash and dry the celery stalks, trim the ends, and cut each stalk into 4-inch sticks. Arrange on a serving plate or in a container.
2
In a small mixing bowl, combine the sunflower seed butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and fully combined.

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