4.4 from 39 votes
Sunflower Seed Butter
Make sunflower seed butter (aka SunButter) at home with this simple and cost-effective recipe! This tasty spread is nut-free so it's great for those with nut allergies and safe for school.
Prep Time
5 mins
Process Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 216 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Place sunflower seeds in your food processor.
- Turn on processor and process for 9-10 minutes. If the mixture is still dry and thick after 10 minutes of processing, process a little longer. It may take an additional 5-6 minutes for the sunflower seed oil to release and thin out.
- Once the sunbutter has reached your desired consistency, add in maple syrup, vanilla and sea salt. Give the processor a few more pulses to combine, then turn machine off and remove the sunbutter with a spatula.
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to a week or in the fridge for up to one month.
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Notes
- Sunflower seeds: I highly recommend using roasted, unsalted sunflower seeds. The roasting process allows the natural oils to be released and makes for a smoother and thinner texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2Tablespoons
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Tablespoons | |
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.