How to Make Sesame-Flax Seed Butter

Nutritious sesame-flax seed butter is a healthful addition to the menu. Whole seeds may pass through the body undigested, so grinding them for consumption can help you to derive the most benefit when consuming seeds.

It's a good idea to visit a whole foods market and purchase your sesame seeds and flax seeds in bulk to save on costs and to have a good supply on hand. And it goes without saying that organic is best.

While sesame seeds and flax seeds may cost a bit, certainly, these food items are still far less expensive than meat. For those who are trying to curb meat consumption or for vegetarians or vegans, buying seeds is a wise investment.

When you consume seeds, you give your body beneficial fats & oils.

Generally speaking, it is better to make your sesame-flax seed butter in smaller amounts in order to retain nutritional value.

A small grinder is suited for the task. Grinders are usually not that expensive.

Fill grinder 1/2-3/4 full and grind each batch of seeds, tapping and scraping contents into a bowl for mixing. (Follow filling/grinding instructions for your particular grinder.)

You may prefer to sweeten your seed butter with a natural sweetener.

• Sesame seeds
• Flax seeds
• Cinnamon
• Olive oil
• Honey

1. Fill grinder 1/2-3/4 full with sesame seeds and grind until fine.
2. Fill grinder 1/2-3/4 full with flax seeds and grind until fine.
3. Scrap ground seeds into a bowl.
4. Add a shake of cinnamon.
5. Drizzle in 2-4 tbsp of honey.
6. Add 1-2 tbsp olive oil.

Honey amount can be adjusted according to preference for sweetness. Some people prefer sweeter seed butters.

Oil amount should be adjusted depending on whether you desire a thick paste-type consistency or a thinner, runnier mixture.

Mix with a spoon to combine ingredients.

*These amounts are approximate because grinder sizes may vary somewhat.