Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed Butter
If you’re looking for a protein rich alternative to nut butters, I have what you need. This two ingredient seed butter is a fantastic switch for it’s high fat cousins - peanut, almond, cashew - especially when you’re on a weight loss journey, plus you get the added benefits of a boost to your hormone health, wherever you are in your cycle.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins (seed bake only)
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 12
Category: Staples
Ingredients
1 and 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds
1 and 1/4 cup Pumpkin seeds
Pinch of sea salt
Method
Preheat oven to 180C. Lay seeds in a single layer onto a baking tray. Bake for 10-15 mins, checking regularly to ensure seeds don’t burn. Remove and allow to cool
Once cooled, add seeds and salt to food processor and start to blend. I recommend starting slowly on pulse. Initially the seeds will form a thick paste and if you keep your processor turned on consistently it can overheat the motor.
Continue to pulse, working up to longer bursts on as the oils in the seeds begin to release. *You will be tempted to add oil - it doesn’t need it! Trust.
After 10-15 mins you will be able to have your processor on low, blending the butter, which should have a loose nut-butter like consistency.
Add to a jar and keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks… if it lasts that long!
Fine Details (per serving)
Protein: 5.5g per tablespoon
Hormones:
Sunflower Seeds: supports oestrogen detoxification, can help boost progesterone, can help reduce excess oestrogen during luteal phase.
Pumpkin Seeds: can help maintain progesterone and oestrogen levels.
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. If this information is important to you, please have it verified independently.
Notes
For additional hormone benefits, try adding a little flax or sesame seeds