Caffeine Free Celery Sticks with Lemon Sunflower Butter
Crisp, cool celery paired with a bright, tangy dip is one of those snack combinations that feels effortless yet 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 surprisingly rich without being heavy. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of stimulants, so you can snack any time of day without a second thought, even in the evening when you're winding down. Store-bought nut and seed butters can sometimes sneak in unexpected additives, but making your own dip from scratch with just a handful of pantry staples keeps everything clean and straightforward. The texture is easy to dial in too — a tablespoon of water stirred in at a time gets it to exactly the smooth, spreadable consistency you want. It works beautifully as an afternoon snack, a lunchbox addition, or a light appetizer that comes together in minutes with zero cooking required.
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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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