Gut Friendly Paleo Sunflower Seed Butter

Creamy, golden, and made entirely from scratch, this sunflower seed butter is the kind of pantry staple that earns a permanent spot in your kitchen rotation. Toasting the seeds before blending is the secret move here — it deepens the flavor and gives the finished butter a rich, nutty warmth that store-bought versions rarely match. A small amount of coconut oil helps the mixture go from crumbly meal to silky, pourable butter, while honey and sea salt bring just enough sweetness and balance to make it genuinely craveable. Optional vanilla powder adds a subtle, aromatic note that takes the whole thing to another level. For anyone focused on keeping their gut happy, this recipe checks every box — no refined oils, no additives, no emulsifiers, and no ingredients your body has to work hard to recognize. Sunflower seeds are naturally easy to digest and rich in healthy fats that support a calm, well-functioning gut. The whole process happens in a food processor with just a handful of clean ingredients, so you stay in complete control of what goes into the jar. Spread it on apple slices, stir it into smoothies, or eat it straight off the spoon — it keeps well at room temperature for two weeks, or even longer in the fridge.

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