peanut butter alternative

Sunflower seed butter is a delicious and nutritious alternative to peanut butter. Learn how to make it with no added oil, little money and minimal effort! Make it keto with 1 easy step.

DIY Sunflower Seed Butter (oil-free, keto option)

(36 g) coconut sugar

fine sea salt

Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).

Spread the sunflower seed kernels in an even...

Spread the sunflower seed kernels in an even layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet (try to avoid getting the seeds close to the edges of the pan).

Bake for 10 minutes; open the oven and...

Bake for 10 minutes; open the oven and stir the kernels. Bake for another 8 minutes, or until the seeds are golden brown and fragrant (be careful during the final minutes; check often to avoid over-cooking).

Immediately transfer the kernels to the bowl of...

Immediately transfer the kernels to the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender to stop the cooking. Cool completely.

Process until the kernels resemble a coarse flour....

Process until the kernels resemble a coarse flour. Stop and scrape the container and continue processing until the mixture begins to clump. Stop and scrape again. Process until mixture begins to pull together into a very rough looking "butter." Stop and scrape again.

Continue processing for 4 to 5 minutes, stopping...

Continue processing for 4 to 5 minutes, stopping and scraping occasionally, until the oils begin to release from the seeds and the mixture turns very smooth and creamy (it takes time, but it will happen!).

Add the coconut sugar and salt; process until...

Add the coconut sugar and salt; process until combined. Taste the butter and adjust the sweetener and salt, as desired.

Scrape the seed butter into jars or other...

Scrape the seed butter into jars or other tightly covered containers. Store in the refrigerator.

DIY coconut butter is a healthy, easy-to-make, and frugal alternative to nut and seed butter! It is naturally vegan, keto, paleo and sugarfree.

DIY Coconut Butter {vegan, keto, paleo, 2 ingredients}

(8 ounces) unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut

(30 mL) coconut oil

In a food processor or high speed blender,...

In a food processor or high speed blender, process coconut for 1 minute; scrape down sides of bowl. Continue to process in 30 second intervals until mixture begins to clump together. Add coconut oil and salt. Process in 30 second intervals for about 10 minutes until mixture is smooth.

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