
Creamy, nutty, and deeply satisfying, this sunflower seed butter is the kind of pantry staple that earns a permanent spot on your shelf. It's made entirely from whole, simple ingredients ā toasted sunflower seeds, coconut oil, honey, salt, and a whisper of vanilla ā so you know exactly what's going into every spoonful. Toasting the seeds first is the secret move here; it draws out a rich, almost caramel-like depth that makes the finished butter taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. The food processor does the heavy lifting, slowly coaxing the seeds from a crumbly meal into a glossy, pourable butter that rivals anything you'd find at a specialty store. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this spread is a genuinely delicious alternative that doesn't feel like a compromise at all. It keeps well at room temperature for two weeks or in the fridge for up to a month, making it easy to batch-prep and always have on hand. Swipe it on apple slices, stir it into a smoothie, or eat it straight off the spoon ā no judgment here.
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Spread the sunflower seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast for 10ā12 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until lightly golden and fragrant ā watch closely in the final 2 minutes, as they can brown quickly.
Remove the seeds from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, until no longer steaming.
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