No-Nut Butter

If you have a nut allergy or need to pack nut-free lunches, try this easy recipe for homemade no-nut butter. For the best flavor, don’t skip toasting the seeds.

Prep/Cook Time: 15 Minutes, Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups unsalted sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed, preferably golden
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup sunflower or canola oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spread sunflower seeds, ground flaxseed and sesame seeds in a shallow baking dish. Bake, stirring once or twice, until fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a food processor; add oil, honey and salt. Process, stopping to scrape down the sides (and give your food processor a little rest) as needed, until smooth and creamy, at least 5 minutes and up to 10 minutes.

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