How to Make Sesame-Flax Seed Butter
Athlyn Green has an interest in whole, natural foods and shares her insights with others.
Starting the day off right with sesame-flax butter on toast.
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Toast With 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 and oils.
Sesame-flax butter can be made in seconds and delivers a punch from a nutritional standpoint. We've all heard how we should be eating more seeds. This butter is an easy way to include these beneficial seeds in your daily diet.
Ground sesame seeds turn into a creamy meal-like substance.
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Tip: Make It in Small Amounts
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 the grinder 1/2 to 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.)
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Flax Seeds Ready for Grinding
Ingredients
You may prefer to sweeten your seed butter with a natural sweetener.
- Sesame seeds
- Flax seeds
- Cinnamon
- Olive oil
- Honey
How to Make Sesame-Flax Seed Butter
- Fill a grinder 1/2 to 3/4 full with sesame seeds and grind until fine.
- Scrape the ground seeds into a bowl.
- Add a shake of cinnamon.
- Drizzle in 2 to 4 tbsp of honey.
- Add 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil.
The honey amount can be adjusted according to preference for sweetness. Some people prefer sweeter seed butters. The 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.
Note: These amounts are approximate because grinder sizes may vary somewhat.
Ground Seeds for Seed Butter
Homemade seed butter spread over toast. A nutritious breakfast.
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Time for a Bite
Spread your seed butter on crackers, toast, bagels or muffins and add leftover amounts to smoothies.
