High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Homemade Sunflower Seed Butter
Most store-bought nut and seed butters are loaded with high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener and preservative, which makes finding a clean option on the shelf genuinely frustrating. This homemade version skips all of that entirely, relying on just roasted sunflower seeds, a touch of honey, cinnamon, and sea salt to build real, satisfying flavor. Roasting the seeds first is the secret — that 12 to 15 minutes in the oven draws out their natural oils and deepens their nutty, toasty character before they ever hit the food processor. The blending process takes a little patience, but watching a pile of seeds slowly transform into glossy, creamy butter is oddly satisfying. A splash of vanilla extract at the end rounds everything out with a warmth that makes this taste far more indulgent than the ingredient list suggests. Spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or eat it straight from the jar — no label-reading required. Stored in a jar at room temperature or in the fridge, it keeps well and tastes better than anything you'd find in the snack aisle.
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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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