Chocolate Sunbutter
Sunbutter might sound like an odd addition to your chocolate, but it’s actually delicious! In fact, this recipe calls for less sugar than traditional recipes, and has the added health benefits of sunflower seeds. Sunbutter can be used just like peanut butter in any recipe, or eaten right off the spoon (we won’t judge).
Chocolate Sunbutter
Use raw cacao powder, almond butter, and cocoa powder to make a simple sunbutter alternative. To make chocolate sunbutter, you can either melt all ingredients in a saucepan or food processor and add them to a traditional sunflower seed butter. Because raw cacao is quite bitter on its own, you’ll want to sweeten your sunbutter with agave nectar or honey—or, even better: maple syrup! Adding coconut oil is also another way to make chocolate sunbutter softer and easier to spread. If you aren’t sure if it will work in your smoothie blender or coffee grinder, just try adding one drop at a time until you get it right!
Ingredients
1 cup sunflower seeds, toasted and lightly crushed 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt pinch of cayenne pepper 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional) Instructions:In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine sunflower seeds, cocoa powder, salt and cayenne. Process until all ingredients are combined. Add coconut oil, maple syrup and chocolate chips. Blend until smooth. Pour into glass jar with airtight lid; keep refrigerated for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months (let thaw overnight in refrigerator before using).
Procedure
In a medium sized bowl, mix 2 cups of creamy natural peanut butter with 6 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of honey. Add up to an additional 1 tablespoon if you would like it less sweet. Blend thoroughly with a fork or whisk until all ingredients are well incorporated. Pour chocolate sunbutter into a jar or other container for storage. Store in refrigerator for best results but can be kept at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
This is for all my chocolate lovers out there. Chocolate SunButter is not only delicious but also healthy and good for you. Nutty and chocolatey, it’s a great alternative to peanut butter in so many ways: It’s healthier (no added sugar or salt), it’s easy to make and can be stored in your pantry for months, and it’s a great ingredient in smoothies or on top of bananas. Make a batch before summer hits—you can thank me later!
Ten Ways to Make Chocolate Sunbutter
Chocolate Sunbutter (or Sunseed Butter) has been popping up in recipes all over the internet and for good reason! It’s delicious, it’s healthy, and it’s easy to make! Here are 10 different ways to make Chocolate Sunbutter so you can enjoy it every day of the week! Have your own recipe? Let us know in the comments!
(1) Almond Meal
Almond meal is a great alternative if you can’t find sunflower seed flour or don’t have time to make it. It gives baked goods an almond flavor and is low-carb and gluten-free. The only problem with almond meal is that it absorbs more moisture than sunflower seed flour, so double check your ingredients list for extra eggs or liquid! (We recommend about 1/4 cup)
(2) Cocoa Powder
While you’re likely to use cocoa powder as an ingredient in many desserts and treats, there are other uses for it. Mixing a tablespoon of cocoa powder with two tablespoons of sugar makes a great dry shampoo. You can also mix cocoa powder with sugar, cinnamon and grated orange peel for a cupcake topping or icing. Additionally, if you have sensitive skin, simply making yourself a face mask by mixing together 2 tablespoons of honey and one tablespoon of cocoa powder can be very soothing.
(3) The Natural Sweetener of your Choice
If you want a chocolate sunbutter that's sugar-free, simply substitute maple syrup, honey or brown rice syrup for regular sugar. Be careful with maple syrup and honey, however, because although they are natural sweeteners they can also be very caloric in large quantities (1 tablespoon of either contains around 100 calories). For a more indulgent treat that won't blow your calorie count out of the water, go with brown rice syrup; it has a nice molasses taste and is made from whole grains. It's still not something you want to eat by itself on its own (believe me) but in small quantities it works well as an alternative sweetener.
(4) Peanut Butter
The Perfect Food for Diabetics. Low in fat, low in sodium, high in protein, high in fiber and absolutely DELICIOUS! Peanut butter is one of those foods that can be put on top of anything and taste great! Plus it’s a snack you can enjoy when you’re hungry but need some sustenance that isn’t fattening. A stick of peanut butter is a perfect mid-afternoon snack, but what about if you don’t want to eat a whole stick? Here are ten ways to make smaller servings that give you exactly what your body craves: peanut buttery goodness!
(5) Sunflower Seeds
You can also use regular sunflower seeds if you don’t have a powerful food processor. Using a high-speed blender like a Vitamix is best for pulverizing seeds into a powder. Seeds that aren’t completely ground will taste bitter in your final product, so it’s important to get it as fine as possible. You might need more or less depending on your brand of seeds; just keep testing and tasting until you have what you like! Add one cup of sunflower seeds at a time and blend away, then add another cup until they’re all blended. Blend for 3-5 minutes or longer until everything is smooth and creamy with no lumps or clumps in sight.
(6) Coconut Oil or Oil of Your Choice
Coconut oil is an excellent substitute for your typical vegetable or sunflower oil. It’s a plant-based saturated fat, which means it’s more likely to be stable at higher temperatures and won’t go rancid as quickly as other kinds of oils. If you want a little more tropical flavor in your chocolate sun butter, go with coconut oil; otherwise, either canola or avocado are fine options.
(7) Chocolate Sunbutter Recipes
Blend sunflower seeds, cacao powder, coconut oil and vanilla extract together in a food processor. Pulse until it reaches a creamy consistency similar to peanut butter. Enjoy with sliced bananas or apples, on top of toast or stirred into oatmeal or yogurt. Here are ten recipes that you can make using chocolate sunbutter
(8) The Best Plant-Based Protein Powders for Smoothies
If you’re trying to eat a healthier diet but also want your smoothies creamy and delicious, it can be difficult finding a protein powder that provides all of these things. Let’s face it: most vegan proteins are expensive, taste chalky, aren’t allergen-free or even organic, and worst of all – they tend to turn our smoothies into thick globs of grossness. Thankfully there are some alternatives out there; ten in fact! Read on for my top ten favorite plant-based protein powders for making healthy and delicious smoothies every day.
(9) 12 Easy Chocolate Sunbutter Smoothie Recipes
When it comes to saving time, a smoothie is an efficient way to get a lot of nutrition in one meal. The added fiber in smoothies helps you feel full for longer. By adding ingredients like spinach and beans that pack serious nutritional punch but won’t throw off taste, you can drink your way to better health with minimal effort. Check out these 10 healthy chocolate sunbutter smoothie recipes for ideas that use easy-to-find ingredients. Some are almost too delicious for words! Find more recipes at CookingLight's Recipe Finder .
(10) Chocolate Sunbutter Healthy Cookies, Pancakes, and Other Desserts
Cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and other healthy ingredients make it easy to get that chocolate-sunbutter taste we all know and love. Feel free to mix in dark chocolate chips or mini marshmallows for extra decadence. Although not essential, you can use a blender or food processor for smoother results. Note: Because cocoa powder is naturally a little bitter, you might want to double-check your recipe’s ingredient list before adding more than one teaspoon of it. That being said, most cocoa has a small amount of added sugar; so if your recipe has two tablespoons of cocoa (and no other sweeteners), feel free to go up to four tablespoons without worry.
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