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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.
No-Nut Butter

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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Low Sodium , Mediterranean , Vegetarian

Allergens: Sesame

Yield:

580 g (24 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

580 g (24 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

580 g (24 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Ingredients

  • 320 g (2 ½ cups) sunflower seeds, roasted, unsalted
  • 72 g (½ cup) flaxseed
  • 18 g (¼ cup) sesame seeds, toasted
  • 120 ml (½ cup) sunflower oil
  • (2 Tablespoons) honey, optional
  • (¼ teaspoon) salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. 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.

Ingredients

  • 320 g (2 ½ cups) sunflower seeds, roasted, unsalted
  • 72 g (½ cup) flaxseed
  • 18 g (¼ cup) sesame seeds, toasted
  • 120 ml (½ cup) sunflower oil
  • (2 Tablespoons) honey, optional
  • (¼ teaspoon) salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. 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.

Ingredients

  • 320 g (2 ½ cups) sunflower seeds, roasted, unsalted
  • 72 g (½ cup) flaxseed
  • 18 g (¼ cup) sesame seeds, toasted
  • 120 ml (½ cup) sunflower oil
  • (2 Tablespoons) honey, optional
  • (¼ teaspoon) salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. 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.