Seed Butter
Servings: 1.5 Cups
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup hemp hearts
- 2 tablespoons flax meal Preferably sprouted
- 2-4 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the pumpkin, sunflower and hemp seeds in a large container or medium size bowl. Cover with water and rinse twice.
- Cover the seeds with water and let sit for at least 1 hour, preferably 24 hours.
- After soaking, drain seeds very well in a colander.
- Place seeds with the flax meal in a food processor or a high power blender.
- Blend adding the avocado oil and lemon juice 1 tablespoon at a time until you have a firm, smooth butter consistency. You can add a bit more oil and lemon juice than the recipe calls for, but be sure not to add too much, as it will affect the flavour.
- Once well blended, spoon butter into a lidded container and refrigerate.
Notes
Here are some variations:
Sweet breakfast spread- add 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or agave with a dash of cinnamon to taste.
Savory sandwich spread- add 1-2 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons chopped onion, some salt free seasoning or seasoning of your choice, and cayenne powder. Add some plant based milk and more lemon juice until spread has a vegannaise like consistency.