Pumpkin Seed Butter

• servings: 20 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

1 teaspoon avocado oil

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon honey

½ to 1 teaspoon salt (depending on your taste)

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Spread raw pepitas evenly on a baking sheet and roast them for 8-10 minutes, or until they start turning golden. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.

Let the seeds cool slightly, then transfer them to a food processor. Blend for 5-10 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. The seeds will go from a crumbly texture to a smooth paste.

Once smooth, add avocado oil, vanilla extract, honey, and salt (depending on your taste). Blend for a few more minutes until the butter is creamy and spreadable. The longer you blend, the creamier it gets.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
• Calories: 80 kcal
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
• Sodium: 30 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Protein: 5 g