Alpha Gal Friendly Homemade Sunflower Seed Butter
Creamy, nutty, and deeply satisfying, this homemade sunflower seed butter is the kind of spread that earns a permanent spot in your pantry rotation. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, mammal-derived ingredients can be a hidden minefield in packaged foods, but sunflower seeds are completely plant-based and naturally free of that concern. The process is surprisingly simple — roasting the seeds first is the real secret, coaxing out a rich, toasty depth of flavor before the food processor does its magic. A touch of honey, cinnamon, and sea salt round everything out into something that tastes far more indulgent than the short ingredient list suggests. Store-bought alternatives often come with murky labeling and shared-facility warnings, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. Spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or eat it straight off the spoon — no judgment here.
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16 servings
- 3 cups raw sunflower seeds (unsalted)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Spread the sunflower seeds in a single, even layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 2
Roast the seeds for 12–15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until they are lightly golden and fragrant — watch closely in the final few minutes, as they can darken quickly.
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