Pumpkin Seed Butter

Recipes

Pumpkin seed butter is a great alternative to peanut and almond butter. Add this to soups or sautés for a rich sweet and nutty flavor or use it as a spread. It can also be added to smoothies or breakfast oatmeal for added nutrition.

Good for all doshas.

Prep Time: 5 minutes plus time to soak
Total Time: 5 Minutes
Serves: 2 person

Ingredients

1 cup Pumpkin Seeds (peeled)
1 T maple syrup
¼ t cinnamon powder
A pinch of ground ginger
A pinch of salt

Method

Soak pumpkin seeds overnight.
Drain the seeds the next morning and pat dry.
Blend the seeds along with honey, cinnamon, ginger, and salt until creamy.
Store in an airtight jar in a dark place.

Notes

Pumpkin seeds are purifying and nourishing. You can add sunflower seeds as well.

Check out the Ayurvedic benefits of ingredients used in this recipe

Cinnamon | Ginger

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