Black Pepper Free Homemade Sunflower Seed Butter
Creamy, nutty, and subtly sweet, this homemade sunflower seed butter is the kind of spread that makes you wonder why you ever bought the store-bought version. Roasting the seeds first is the real secret — that 12 to 15 minutes in the oven coaxes out a deep, toasty flavor that transforms a humble seed into something genuinely craveable. The food processor does the heavy lifting from there, slowly working the seeds from a crumbly meal into a silky, pourable butter that rivals anything you'd find on a shelf. A touch of honey, cinnamon, and sea salt round out the flavor beautifully, and a splash of vanilla takes it somewhere almost dessert-like if you're feeling it. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to black pepper, this recipe is a clean, straightforward win — every ingredient is simple and easy to verify, with no spice blends or seasoning mixes hiding anything unexpected. Spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or eat it straight from the jar with a spoon — no judgment here. Stored in a jar at room temperature or in the fridge, it keeps well and gets better as the flavors settle.
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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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