Pumpkin Seed Butter

This rich and creamy pumpkin seed butter is easy and delicious. Spread it on your bread or muffin, top your oatmeal, mix it in your smoothies or bake it in cookies or homemade granola bars!

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If you love nut butters, you will absolutely fall in love with this pumpkin seed butter! It is nutrition packed and super easy to make! Never buy store-bought nut butter again. Don’t forget to check out my Brazil Nut Butter and Pistachio Butter!

Why this recipe works

Easy 2 ingredient recipe!
This homemade nut butter costs less than store bought! For another decadent breakfast treat that your whole family will love, be sure to check out these Tres Leches Pancakes!
Extremely versatile recipe! Delicious on breads, muffins, mixed in smoothies, topped on oatmeal and baked in cookies and granola bars. I also love serving this pumpkin seed butter alongside my Date Jam and homemade Honey Butter for my breakfast!

Ingredients for this recipe

labeled photo of ingredients to make pumpkin seed butter

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: I like to use roasted, salted pumpkin seeds. However, if you would like to use raw, you can pop them in the oven for a few minutes to roast them before blending. You can purchase pumpkin seeds online or at your local grocery store or Trader Joe’s.
Oil: I recommend using a neutral oil such as canola or vegetable. You can omit the oil from this recipe but blending will take longer. I recommend only omitting if you have a very powerful blender.

How to make this recipe

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Combine roasted pumpkin seeds and oil in food processor or blender.
Blend in intervals so machine does not overheat and seeds don’t get too hot (check every 1-3 minutes depending on your blender).
This process will take anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes depending on the power of your machine.
You will first notice the seeds are chopping up. They will then become more crumbly. They will then turn into a clumpy mixture (wetter). They will then become smooth and creamy. The longer your blend, the smoother the consistency will be.
Transfer to air-tight container or glass jar. Store nut butter in refrigerator.

Uses for Pumpkin Seed Butter

This nut butter is full of nutrition and has many exciting uses. I love to slather this nut butter on a heavy dark grain bread with a drizzle of honey. You can also mix this pumpkin seed butter into your morning smoothie or top on your oatmeal at breakfast time.

This nut butter can also be incorporated into make baking recipes for cookies, muffins and granola bars. Delicious slathered on pancakes such as Oat Flour Pancakes or Almond Milk Pancakes.

FAQ and expert tips

What are nut butters used for?

Nut butters can be used in salad dressings, in soups, smoothies, spreads, dips and in many breakfast and dessert applications.

Does pumpkin seeds butter need to be refrigerated?

Pumpkin seeds butter will last longer if refrigerated in an air tight glass container. If stored at room temperature the oil will turn rancid sooner.

Is pumpkin seed butter good for you?

Pumpkin seeds are known to be full of nutrients, high in antioxidants, high in fiber and a good source of protein.

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