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Homemade Pumpkin Seed Butter (or Pepita Butter)
5 from 2 votes

Homemade Pumpkin Seed Butter (or Pepita Butter)

A simple pumpkin seed butter made with only two ingredients if you are counting the salt. Creamy and super healthy spread perfect for breakfast or for a snack.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 107 kcal
Cuisine: American, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pumpkin seeds 8.5 oz/ 240 g, 8.5 oz or 2 cups
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt Note 1, or 1-2 teaspoons sweetener plus 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. Roast: Preheat the oven to 165 degrees Celsius/ 330 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil. Spread the pumpkin seeds on the tray in a single layer. Roast for about 15 minutes, shaking halfway through. Keep an eye on the seeds; they should not get too dark; it depends on your oven.
  2. Let cool: Remove from the oven, transfer to a plate, and cool for about 10 minutes.
  3. Process: Transfer to the bowl of a food processor (Note 2). Process at high speed for about 15-20 minutes, stopping the machine repeatedly and scraping the paste from the sides and bottom of the bowl. Make a short pause once in a while if your food processor tends to get too hot.The butter will go from crumbly to pasty, then smooth.
  4. Add salt: Once the butter is perfectly smooth and creamy, add the salt and stir well to mix.
  5. Sweetener: If you wish to make a sweet version, add a sweetener of choice and just a pinch of fine sea salt. Then, transfer the butter to a clean jar.

Notes

  • Sugar, xylitol, stevia, honey, maple syrup - all to taste.
  • I use a Thermomix. Use a strong food processor or a high-power blender.
  • Don't overheat the blender or food processor; it should not get too hot, or it might break. Instead, take breaks and let it cool down shortly from time to time.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/10 of the butter Calories 107kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Sodium 216mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 107

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/10 of the butter
Calories 107kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Sodium 216mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.