Steps for preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and spread the sunflower seeds into a thin layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Toast them until the seeds start to turn lightly golden and have a nutty aroma, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stir the seeds every 10 minutes or so while they’re toasting to make sure they don’t burn.
  • Once the seeds are toasted, pour them into a food processor fitted with an “S” blade and start processing them.
  • First, the sunflower seeds will be ground into a fine meal, and in about 5 to 6 more minutes, it should start to form a sticky ball.
  • Once the butter is smooth, you can add the coconut sugar and salt, to taste, and keep processing for a couple more minutes to incorporate it evenly.
  • Transfer the butter to a glass jar with an airtight lid and store it in the fridge for up to a month.