Yeast 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 at 325°F draws out their natural oils and deepens their flavor before the food processor does its magic, transforming them from a crumbly meal into something impossibly smooth and rich. A touch of honey, cinnamon, and sea salt rounds everything out into a butter that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, this recipe is a genuine win — no hidden additives, no fermented ingredients, just whole seeds and pantry staples you can trust. It's also a great alternative for households avoiding peanuts or tree nuts, since sunflower seeds bring their own satisfying, toasty depth. Spread it on crackers, swirl it into oatmeal, or eat it straight off the spoon — no judgment here. Store it in a jar on the counter or pop it in the fridge to keep it fresh for up to a month.
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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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