Mushroom Free Homemade Sunflower Seed Butter
Creamy, nutty, and lightly sweet, this homemade sunflower seed butter is the kind of spread that makes you wonder why you ever bought it from a store. A quick roast in the oven coaxes out a deep, toasty flavor before the seeds go into the food processor, where patience and a few scrape-downs transform them into something genuinely silky. Honey, cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla round out the flavor in a way that feels almost indulgent without being over the top. For anyone navigating a mushroom-free lifestyle, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward — every single ingredient is clean and easy to verify, with no hidden fungi-derived additives or fermented flavor boosters to worry about. It's endlessly versatile: spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or eat it straight off the spoon. A jar keeps at room temperature for two weeks, or in the fridge for up to a month, so you can make a big batch and enjoy it all week long.
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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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