Homemade hemp seed butter goes well on crackers, among other things, and is perfect as a dip for vegetables! Naturally gluten-free and nut-free, so a good alternative even for allergy sufferers.
The options are endless when you make hemp seed butter at home. Not only can you use a sweetener to add more flavour, here are some other additions that taste really good.
Chocolate – Add cocoa powder for a more chocolatey flavour. The chocolate version also goes well with fruit!
Cinnamon – Fold in a little cinnamon with the basic version or with the cocoa powder for another lovely flavour. Simply add all the ingredients to your food processor or blender.
How to make the hemp seed butter sweeter
Hemp seed butter has a slightly nutty flavour, so some people like to make it sweeter so they can add it to their yoghurt bowls, oats, smoothies etc. If you are one of them, you can sweeten it by stirring in pure maple syrup or honey.
You can always add your favourite herbs and spices, cheese or even a little garlic-infused olive oil and then enjoy it as a spread on crackers
This recipe makes about 2.5 dl of hemp seed butter, so it may not last long! Feel free to double the batch! Store in an airtight container in the pantry or fridge for up to one month. Be sure to stir well before serving.
Ingredients
- 2.5 dl hulled hemp seeds
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Add the hemp seeds and salt to a food processor or blender and switch it on to process.
- When the hemp seeds start to break down, stop the blender and scrape down the sides.
- Continue processing the butter in the blender and add oil until the butter is smooth and creamy or has reached your desired consistency.
- Note: You can add maple syrup or honey to make the butter sweeter.