No-Nut Butter
An ideal alternative for those with nut allergies, this recipe combines seeds, sunflower oil, and a touch of honey to create a spreadable butter.
Ingredients
- 320 g (2 ½ cups) sunflower seeds, roasted, unsalted
- 70 g (½ cup) flaxseed
- 20 g (¼ cup) sesame seeds, toasted
- 120 ml (½ cup) sunflower oil
- (2 Tablespoons) honey, optional
- (¼ teaspoon) salt, optional
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Run the Nut Butter Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
Chef's Notes
- Using roasted seeds is essential to getting a perfectly creamy texture.Being homemade, you can easily adjust the salt and sugar to suit your palate, creating a nutrient-dense spread.All seeds contain satiating nutrients including plant protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Additionally, sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E and selenium, supporting immune function. Flax seeds provide essential nutrients such as thiamin, copper, manganese, and magnesium, which are important for energy production and bone health. Sesame seeds offer calcium, magnesium, and iron, supporting bone and cardiovascular health.
Ingredients
- 320 g (2 ½ cups) sunflower seeds, roasted, unsalted
- 70 g (½ cup) flaxseed
- 20 g (¼ cup) sesame seeds, toasted
- 120 ml (½ cup) sunflower oil
- (2 Tablespoons) honey, optional
- (¼ teaspoon) salt, optional
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Run the Nut Butter Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
Chef's Notes
- Using roasted seeds is essential to getting a perfectly creamy texture.Being homemade, you can easily adjust the salt and sugar to suit your palate, creating a nutrient-dense spread.All seeds contain satiating nutrients including plant protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Additionally, sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E and selenium, supporting immune function. Flax seeds provide essential nutrients such as thiamin, copper, manganese, and magnesium, which are important for energy production and bone health. Sesame seeds offer calcium, magnesium, and iron, supporting bone and cardiovascular health.
Ingredients
- 320 g (2 ½ cups) sunflower seeds, roasted, unsalted
- 70 g (½ cup) flaxseed
- 20 g (¼ cup) sesame seeds, toasted
- 120 ml (½ cup) sunflower oil
- (2 Tablespoons) honey, optional
- (¼ teaspoon) salt, optional
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Run the Nut Butter Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
Chef's Notes
- Using roasted seeds is essential to getting a perfectly creamy texture.Being homemade, you can easily adjust the salt and sugar to suit your palate, creating a nutrient-dense spread.All seeds contain satiating nutrients including plant protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Additionally, sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E and selenium, supporting immune function. Flax seeds provide essential nutrients such as thiamin, copper, manganese, and magnesium, which are important for energy production and bone health. Sesame seeds offer calcium, magnesium, and iron, supporting bone and cardiovascular health.