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Easy pumpkin seed butter recipe

Pumpkin Seed Butter

Pumpkin seed butter is such a rich and creamy spread that is so easy to make. Perfect for snacking or anytime.

Course condiment, dips
Cuisine American
Keyword 5 ingredients, fall recipes, healthy snack
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 32
Calories 39 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado oil)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F

  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the pumpkin seeds evenly. Bake the seeds for 13-15 minutes, until evenly browned. Remove from the oven and let the pumpkin seeds cool completely.

    baking pumpkin seeds

  3. Place the seeds in your food processor and add the oil, salt and vanilla extract. Blend for about 20 minutes, stirring intermittently, until it becomes smooth.

    pumpkin seeds in food processor

  4. Add the maple syrup and blend for a few more seconds until it's mixed in

    blending pumpkin seeds and syrup

Recipe Notes

  1. Store this butter in an air tight container for up to 2 months
  2. Feel free to omit the vanilla extract
  3. If you want to make this butter sugar free, omit the maple syrup and add an extra 2 tbsp of oil
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Seed Butter
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Sodium 37mg2%
Potassium 43mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.