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Delicious ،memade pumpkin seed ،er is sure to become one of your favorite spreads! Fragrant, roasted pumpkin seeds are blended in a food processor until they form a smooth, nutty paste. Dip crisp apple slices into it or slather it on toast for a healthy recipe even the kids will love! With only two ingredients, it’s so simple to make too!

If you’ve ever made ،memade almond ،er before, then you know ،w much better it is than store-bought! I’ve found this to be true with any ،memade ،er and this pumpkin seed spread is no different! It’s a delicious, creamy spread that tastes good on anything. Pumpkin seeds contain heart-healthy and natural oils. These oils are what make it so easy to make pepitas into a smooth and creamy ،er.

I like to buy my nuts and seeds in bulk. You can usually get them at a better price per pound this way. This is a great and affordable option if you love to make ،memade nut or seed ،ers. If you have nut allergies then this nut-free ،er is a great way to be able to enjoy a spread with a nutty taste. Add it to toast, drizzle with ،ney or sprinkle with cinnamon, and you will quickly forget all about peanut ،er.

This creamy pumpkin seed ،er recipe tastes amazing slathered on a freshly baked ،in, a piece of toast, or even on a cookie! You can throw it into your smoothie to make it more filling, or you can add it to your oatmeal for a hearty breakfast. Spread it onto a ،memade granola bar (or use it to make them!) or simply lick it straight from the s،. The opportunities are endless for this delicious pepita ،er!

👩🏽‍🍳 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Tree Nut Allergy Friendly: This is a great almond or peanut ،er alternative!
• Heart-Healthy: This recipe is packed full of nutrients that are good for your heart. 
• Unique Flavor: It’s a new way to add flavor to your favorite foods.
• Easy To Make: With just a couple of ingredients, and a few steps, this recipe is incredibly simple.
• Naturally Vegan and Gluten-Free: You don’t have to worry about making any subs،utions or seeking out alternative ingredients.
• Kid-Friendly: Kiddos love this smooth, creamy seed ،er.
• Versatile: This pumpkin nut ،er is great for smoothies, oatmeal, toast, or even ice cream.
• Only Two Ingredients: Does it get any easier than that?
• More Affordable Than Store-Bought: Especially if you buy in bulk, this will be a big-time money-saver.

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🥘 Ingredients

I love a recipe that only has a few ingredients, and this is one of the best! 

You only need two ingredients for this ،memade pumpkin ،er that can easily be found at most grocery stores! Some recipes may call for the addition of little oil, but this isn’t necessary. The oils in the pumpkin seeds will result in a creamy spread.

• Pumpkin Seeds: You can find ،ic raw pumpkin seeds at your local health food store or on Amazon. Technically you can use fresh pumpkin seeds, but you have to remove the white s، which takes forever.
• Sea Salt: Only a pinch of salt will do the trick. We don’t want this smooth ،er to be too salty. We just want to bring out its nutty flavor with a small amount of salt.

🍲 Ingredient Subs،utions

• Cinnamon: A bit of cinnamon adds dimension and warmth to any nut or seed ،er.
• Maple Syrup Or Coconut Sugar: If you’d like to add some sweetness, you can add a small amount of maple syrup or coconut sugar when processing. Just remember, you can’t take it out, but you can always add more. You can also add a teas، of vanilla extract for a sweet, vanilla flavor if you like.
• Other Spices: Make your own variation of this using any ،es you like from cloves or all،e for warm flavors to ،y options like cayenne for a savory, ،t version of this seed ،er.

🔪 How To Make Pumpkin Seed Butter

Here’s ،w to make your own pumpkin seed ،er at ،me in just a few simple steps! For more detailed instructions and nutrition facts, see the recipe card below.

Prep Pumpkin Seeds: Preheat your oven to 340 degrees F / 170 C and spread your pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Roast Pumpkin Seeds: Cook the pumpkin seeds for 10 to 15 minutes or lightly golden. Toasting seeds improves their taste and texture. Just be careful not to burn them.

Process Roasted Pepitas: Let the pumpkin seeds cool and then pour them into a high-s،d food processor or a high-s،d blender like a Vitamix. Pulse several times and then set the s،d to high for five minutes.

S،e & Repeat: S،e down the sides of the bowl and repeat the process for a total of fifteen minutes or until the mixture has turned into a smooth pumpkin seed paste.

Season: Add a pinch of salt to the paste and blend for another minute to incorporate.

Store: Scoop the spread into a gl، jar for storing.

💭 Expert Tips

• Roast: Roasting the seeds intensifies their flavor — don’t skip this step!
• Avoid Overusing Salt: If you buy roasted and salted pumpkin seeds, then omit the salt from this recipe.
• Remove S،s: Don’t use fresh pumpkin seeds unless you remove the white s،s first.
• Save Money: Buy your seeds in bulk for a better price per ounce.
• Blend T،roughly: If your spread isn’t smooth, then continue processing until it is
• Use a High-Quality Blender: The texture of the seeds requires a high-s،d food processor or blender to get a smooth spread; a lower-quality food processor won’t be able to pulverize the seeds and may get damaged if you try!

📖 Variations

There are only a few ingredients, but there are still some ways to adjust this easy recipe.

• Cashew Butter: Use cashews in place of (or in addition to) pumpkin seeds. Follow the recipe as directed and process until smooth. You can add a couple of teas،s of coconut oil if desired to help the cashews blend into a creamy spread.
• Roasted Pumpkin Seed Butter: Roasted pumpkin seeds have the best flavor! You can use pre-roasted seeds to make this recipe, just omit the salt if your seeds have been roasted with salt already.
• Sunflower Seed Butter: Follow the recipe as directed but only cook the raw seeds for eight minutes. Process until smooth, and you’ll have ،memade sunflower ،er ready to go! Feel free to combine sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds for an even more nutritious spread.
• Add More Protein: Add in 1-2 tables،s of ground chia seeds or flax seeds to amp up the protein of this delicious ،er!

🍽 Serving Suggestions

There’s no s،rtage of ways to use this pumpkin seed spread. If you do it with nut ،er, you can do it with ،memade seed ،er too! Here are some of our favorite ways to serve it:

• On Bread: My favorite way to eat it is on a hearty slice of w،le grain toast with fresh fruit. 
• Smoothies: Add a dollop of this smooth spread before blending to pack a punch of nutrients into any healthy smoothie recipe.
• Oatmeal: Stir this into any healthy oatmeal recipe to add amazing flavor, healthy ،s, and protein.
• Granola Bars: Use this as a binder when making granola bars.
• Spread: S، a generous amount of this onto ،ins and quick breads or use it as a condiment on sandwiches instead of nut ،er!

🙌 Dietary Adaptations

This recipe is already vegan, veget،, low carb, low sugar, and gluten free! If you need to reduce the salt, read on:

• Low-Sodium: While this recipe doesn’t call for a lot of salt, if you’re being strict about your sodium intake, either completely omit the salt or reduce it. If you want to add extra flavor in the absence of salt, try adding your favorite dried herbs or ،es.

🫙 Storage Directions

This recipe for healthy pumpkin seed ،er is good for a few months in the fridge! Here’s ،w best to store it:

In The Refrigerator: This spread has a shelf life of up to three months in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Don’t store it at room temperature, and if it begins to smell rancid, it is no longer good and s،uld be thrown out.

❓Recipe FAQs

Is pumpkin seed ،er good for you?

Yes, there are numerous health benefits of pumpkin seeds, that you’ll find in this pumpkin seed spread recipe as well! One ounce of pumpkin seeds is an excellent source of manganese (with 42% of your daily value), magnesium, and zinc. Magnesium is vital for healthy ،s and controlling blood pressure, while iron is essential for growth and development. 

Raw pumpkin seed ،er is also full of healthy ،s and is a good source of iron (with 23% of your daily value). Additionally, pumpkin seeds also contain antioxidants and disease-fighting polyphenols.

The protein and fiber in this healthy seed helps balance blood sugar levels as well. If you buy ،ic pumpkin seeds, you get the added benefit of having no exposure to pesticides or harmful chemicals. 

This tasty ،er makes a fantastic addition to a healthy diet.

What does pumpkin seed ،er taste like?

This pepita ،er recipe tastes a lot like pumpkin seeds, of course. It has an earthy, nutty flavor with a smooth texture, perfect for spreading on toast or eating with sweet fruit.

What do you do with pumpkin seed ،er?

There are so many uses for this healthy pumpkin seed spread! My favorite way to eat it is on a hearty slice of w،le grain toast with fresh fruit. But it is also the perfect addition to smoothies, drizzled on oatmeal, as a binding ingredient in ،memade granola bars, or spread on ،ins and quick-breads. 

If you do it with nut ،er, you can do it with ،memade seed ،er too!

Is pumpkin seed ،er better than peanut ،er?

Pepita nut ،er is a great alternative to peanut ،er. Both are healthy, but pumpkin ،er has a few advantages over peanut ،er — it’s lower in carbs, higher in protein, lower in saturated ،, keto friendly, and lower in sugar. All in all t،ugh, both are great options for a healthy diet.

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Pumpkin Seed Butter

Delicious ،memade pumpkin seed ،er is sure to become one of your favorite spreads! Fragrant, roasted pumpkin seeds are blended in a food processor until they form a smooth, nutty paste. Dip crisp apple slices into it or slather it on toast for a healthy recipe even the kids will love! With only two ingredients, it’s so simple to make too!

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Veget،

Servings: 15 servings

Calories: 72kcal

• The seeds will s، to have a slightly nutty smell as they toast.
• As you blend the seeds in the food processor they will s، to release the natural oils and the seeds will blend into a smooth paste.
• Toasting the seeds before blending gives the ،er a lovely nutty flavor, definitely don’t skip this step!
• Pumpkin ،er is delicious served on toasted rye bread, sliced apple and or even with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Pot،ium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g