BHA & BHT Free Celery Sticks with Lemon Sunflower Butter
Crisp, fresh celery paired with a bright, citrusy dip is the kind of snack 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, tangy, and miles ahead of anything you'd grab off a shelf. That matters, because store-bought nut and seed butters are notorious for sneaking in synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, leaving label-readers with very few clean options. Making the dip yourself with just a handful of whole ingredients means you know exactly what's in every bite. The lemon zest gives the sunflower butter a pop of brightness that keeps it from tasting heavy, while the olive oil smooths everything into a silky, spreadable consistency. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a spoon, making it an easy win for meal prep, lunchboxes, or an afternoon snack. Simple, wholesome, and genuinely delicious — this one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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4 servings
- 1 bunch celery (about 10–12 stalks)
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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