Pumpkin Seed Butter

I love a good pumpkin seed butter!. But not only are the good ones a bit pricey but sometimes it’s nice to just be able to whip up some of your own in a flash.

I created this pumpkin seed butter to satisfy my craving for variety. And also to get sufficient magnesium in my diet (here’s why).

Another reason that I love this alternative to my regular nut-butter is the anti-inflammatory benefits of pumpkin seeds. These little seeds contain a high level of zinc which is an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory agent that also helps the metabolic process.

Making your own nut/seed butter is not as hard as you might think. You just need raw or roasted nuts or seeds and a good food processor. Making your butter with raw nuts or seeds retains more of the mineral content, but roasted blends a bit better and has a richer taste. So, up to you!

This recipe includes options for using either raw or roasted pumpkin seeds so that you can choose.

Pumpkin Seed Butter

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Homemade butters are easier than you think. Make your life easier by using already roasted pumpkin seeds so you can skip to step 3.
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pumpkin seeds, raw or roasted

    if roasted skip steps 1 and 2

  • 1 tsp olive oil

    optional, only needed to help blend into butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spread the pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden. Cool for 15-20 minutes.
  • Put the pumpkin seeds in a food processor. Run the food processor for approximately 4-5 minutes, until the pumpkin seeds begin to have the texture of butter. If necessary, stop the food processor and scrape the sides.
  • Continue running the food processor for another 2-5 minutes until the pumpkin seeds have the texture of butter. Add some of the oil, if needed, until the desired consistency is obtained.
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