Hey My Nut Butter Lovers!
Thanks for all of your comments on my last post. I love spending time with my sister, especially since I will be going off to college this next year and won’t see her as often. Thank you for always being there for me, Elizabeth! <3
Recently I got myself a bag of raw sunflowers seeds.
And you know what I decided to make with it?
Some of this:
My Homemade Sun Butter! 
I want to dive right into this goodness.
Lay out the sunflower seeds onto a dry baking sheet.
Toast them at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for about 8-10 minutes, or until fragrant.
Pour seeds into blender or food processor.
Turn it on high and blend until…
…The seeds become a powder.
Add the salt, agave, and canola oil.
Scrape the side and put on the lid.
BLEND HER UP! You may need to stop and scrape the sides throughout. You may also have to add a little extra oil if needed to help it process.
Keep processing until smooth and creamy.
Pour into a glass container, store in the fridge, and ENJOY!
Homemade Sun Butter!
Nut-free, Gluten-free, Sugar-free option*, Vegan, Soy-free,
Makes about 1 ½ cup
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cup raw sunflower seeds (you can also use dry roasted; if you do, skip the first step)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp agave nectar
- 2 Tbsp canola or coconut oil
Directions
Lay out the sunflower seeds onto a dry baking sheet. Toast them at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for about 8-10 minutes, or until fragrant. Pour seeds into blender or food processor. Turn it on high and process until the seeds become a powder.
Add the salt, agave, and canola oil. Scrape the sides and put on the lid. BLEND HER UP! You may need to stop and scrape the sides throughout. You may also have to add a little extra oil if needed to help it process. Keep processing until smooth and creamy.
Pour into a glass container and store in the fridge. ENJOY!
*In place of the agave, you can use one packet of stevia. You may have to add a little more oil to compensate for the liquid in the nectar.
This bag of sunflower seeds only cost me a little over two dollars, and now it has been turned into a treat that can’t be beat! It’s much cheaper than and just as delicious as any of the sun butter you can buy! I had one of my friends try this (she was my official taste-tester, as she knows sun butter VERY well) and she said it tasted just like any of the sun butter you can buy! Now I can indulge in sun butter without depleting my wallet!
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Have you ever tried Sun Butter? I like how it is a delicious alternative for those with peanut allergies (and simply delicious period!).
What is your favorite addition to breakfast? Nut and/or seed butter for me – it’s a nice source of protein and healthy fats!
What do you consider a balanced diet? I feel that a balanced diet as where I eat lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, lean proteins (like beans and legumes, even meats and eggs if you desire), and dairy and/or dairy alternatives; I also feel that there should be room for flexibility, and having a treat (in moderation) helps keep everything balanced. But even beyond that, I feel that moving a lot, giving my body the rest it needs, listening to my body, and loving my body just the way it is are just as important.
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Tags: Gluten Free, Nut butter, peanut free, Seed, soy-free, sugar-free, Sunflower seed
You know what I’m about to say – YUMMMMMM! Love your Sun Butter! And I agree with your notion of a balanced diet, I too feel there is a need for flexibility – especially between diet and body awareness.
Yum!!! This sure would be a lot more friendly on my wallet than pre made/store bought stuff haha
I’m obsessed with Mara Natha brand Sunbutter, but I think it’d be a blast to make your own!
Oh my gosh we’re like twins! I always buy that brand of nuts/seeds, and I have the same blender! My mom actually bought me this attachment for it specially for making nut butters. I don’t know where she found it, but I think she probably ordered it online from the BlendTec website. Have a great weekend!
From BlendTec?! Did she happen to buy it with a Valentine’s special of 40 dollars off?!
Heya, I’ve always wondered if you mean to type flagrant? Do you mean fragrant? I’m pretty sure flagrant means shocking
Unless it’s something different in the States!
Am I using the right word? Do you know the work I’m trying to say? When I’m saying flagrant I’m meaning when you can smell it, as the sunflower seeds give off a delicious smell when they’re toasted…..OH MY GOSH. I meant FRAGRANT!!! This whole time I was pronouncing it flagrant, not fragrant, so that’s why I spelled it that way!!! Thank you SO much for pointing this out! I never would have noticed it!
haha no problem, thought you’d probably want to know in case you have to write it outside of your blog!
That looks so good! It almost looks fluffy
I completely agree with your definition of a balanced diet. Exactly. I always try to incorporate lots of vegetable/fruit servings, healthy fats, whole grains, and plant-based protein. Amounts vary for everyone, it’s just a matter of finding the balance that works for you. (:
And I cannot WAIT to try this recipe. Nut butter is my addiction!
Hey Emily,
I wanted to let you know that I really appreciated your comment. Finding the balance that’s right for you: that is so true! Not one set “diet/lifestyle” works for everyone; we’re all different, but it’s just about listening to our bodies and eating in a way that fuels our body the best.
Thanks for always being there for me!
Just so you know, this is practically my dream come true.
I need to try homemade sun butter!! I’ve only had the trader joe’s version. I always forget how easy it is to make at home!!
It’s not very hard to make it yourself — you should give it a try!
OMG this looks amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe
You’re welcome!
So if I make my own sunbutter…does that make it okay for me to eat the whole jar??
haha. But this looks delicious! I wish I made my own nut butters like I see so many bloggers do! I have to try it out one day.
Ha-ha, it is definitely okay to eat the whole jar.
Great looking sun butter
It looks so smooth and creamy! I love your new profile pic – you look so pretty 
Your hair colour is lovely 
Awh, thanks! You are so sweet.
That butter looks so creamy and delicious! I love sun butter, it’s definitly one of my favorite seed/nut butters!
Same here! Sun Butter is ta bomb!
I need to try this, I’ve never had sun butter! And I totally agree with you on what makes a balanced diet – I’d say I’m about 90% healthy eating (fruits, veggies, grains, fiber, etc), but there’s gotta be room for treats or I just wouldn’t enjoy life as much
Definitely enough rest if a huge one!
I agree — there always has to be room for a treat, or life just wouldn’t be the same!
It is … oh, how to say it? Delicious? Fragrant? ADDICTIVE!!! I can’t make it, or I’ll eat it all at once, and then stick my tongue in the jar to lick every single drop.
Yes, ha-ha — this is quite addictive.
The first time I had sunbutter it was just plain, no salt, no thing, and I HATED it! But then I added some salt and it was much much better, haha
My friend warned me not to buy the organic no-salt one as it tasted awful — there’s something about what a little salt can do to really make something taste incredible!
I just saw on your sidebar that you want to be a chem major… YAY FOR SCIENCE!!
also, I think a balanced diet can be summed up in some guy’s quote (I’m too lazy to look up who said this!): eat what you like, not too much, mostly plants. simple as that!
What a great quote!
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Oh I LOVE Sun Butter. I can’t wait to make your recipe and have homemade Sun Butter-great post!
Let me know if you try it!
Oh wow that looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe, I can’t wait to give it a try! I am a big sunbutter fan but never thought of making it on my own!
You’ll never go back buying nut/seed butter once you make it yourself; I even find that making the buttah myself makes it tastes better (with all of the love put in when made homemade).
I looove sun butter! Made some recently too. I did mine in the food processor but I maybe I’ll use the vita mix next time – i used to make almond butter in it all the time.
Your sunbutter looks SO smooth! I’ve had my Vitamix for over a year but still haven’t gotten around to making my own nut butters. Since I’m cooped up inside with pneumonia, I think I’m going to make some today!
Hey Ashlae,
I hope you’re feeling better now.
Do you like your Vitamix? I really adore my BlendTec. I don’t know what I’m going to do when I have to leave it at home when I go off to college. Have you made your own nut/seed butter with it yet? I love making my own as it just tastes better that way! (Sun Butter is one of my favorites to make!)
Seriously, every time I see your butters that you make on here I am impressed. And it makes me think that I should make my own and then I just never get around to it, haha!
This looks great! I love the idea of making it yourself! And it looks super duper easy…
It is super duper easy — you should give it a try. You’ll never go back to buying it.
LOVE this idea, I’ll have to pick up some sunflower seeds at the store!
Kat, I love this!! I always want to buy a jar in the store, but it’s so spendy and I don’t know how much sugar they add. This is brilliant!!
I’m glad you like it! That’s one reason I like making my own nut butters: I know exactly what’s in it.
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Oh this looks awesome and I am really excited to make some soon!! Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure!
Wow, looks great! I’m wondering: how long did you have to leave it in the blender? I think my roommates would kill me if I left it going for ages
Although by the looks of things, it might be worth it! 
It didn’t take me very long at all, but it really just depends on the power of your blender/food processor. If it seems to be going slowly, just add a tablespoon of oil at a time until it’s the consistency you want!
This sounds so delicious! I’ve tried the Sunbutter from Trader Joe’s but it was too sweet for my liking. I need to try making my own!!
Hey Gorgeous!
You should definitely make some of your own — I know you will never turn back. 