Interstitial Cystitis Friendly Paleo Sunflower Seed Butter

Creamy, nutty, and deeply satisfying, this homemade sunflower seed butter is the kind of spread that earns a permanent spot in your kitchen rotation. For anyone managing interstitial cystitis, finding a bladder-friendly alternative to peanut or almond butter can feel like a real challenge — most commercial nut butters contain additives, natural flavors, or acidic ingredients that can trigger symptoms. This recipe keeps things clean and simple: just toasted sunflower seeds, coconut oil, honey, sea salt, and an optional touch of vanilla powder, all of which are generally well-tolerated. Toasting the seeds before processing is the secret to that rich, roasted depth of flavor that makes this butter taste anything but plain. The food processor does the heavy lifting, slowly coaxing the seeds from a crumbly meal into a silky, glossy butter — no mystery ingredients, no shortcuts. Spread it on rice cakes, stir it into oatmeal, or eat it straight from the jar; it stores beautifully at room temperature or in the fridge for weeks. Knowing exactly what went into every spoonful makes it taste even better.

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