Pumpkin Seed Butter: The Best Homemade Spread for Gourmet Toast
Learn how to make delicious and creamy pumpkin seed butter at home, perfect for spreading on gourmet toast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and roast for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let the seeds cool slightly, then transfer them to a food processor.
- Add honey or maple syrup and salt to the food processor.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. If it’s too thick, add coconut oil to help it blend.
- Once desired consistency is reached, transfer the butter to a jar and let it cool.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Adjust sweetness and salt to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Seed Butter