Description
Learn how to make delicious and nutritious pumpkin seed butter at home. This simple recipe creates a creamy, nut-free spread perfect for toast, smoothies, and more. Discover the benefits, uses, and tips for creating your own pepita butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- Transfer the toasted pumpkin seeds to a food processor.
- Add the salt.
- Process, pausing to scrape down the sides often, until the oils release and the seeds turn into a creamy blend, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- While processing, stream in the melted coconut oil and honey until your desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust salt or sweetness as needed.
Notes
- For a raw version, skip toasting the seeds and add extra oil if needed for smoothness.
- A high-powered food processor yields the best results.
- Add extra oil (not water) to achieve a smoother consistency, as water can affect flavor.
- Consider adding cinnamon, cocoa powder, or vanilla for flavor variations.
- Store homemade pumpkin seed butter in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Spreads
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 73 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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