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Power Butter

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Seeds chile pepper and almond butter make up this power butter recipe
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

If you thought it was impossible to make nut butter more delicious, try this added-value version, which combines store-bought almond butter with a bulk-aisle’s worth of seeds sizzled in coconut oil to make a crunchy spread we’d eat from breakfast 'til bedtime.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

7

Tbsp. virgin coconut oil

½

cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

cup raw sesame seeds

3

Tbsp. chia seeds

cups unsweetened natural almond butter

1

Tbsp. pure maple syrup

1

tsp. kosher salt

1

tsp. Aleppo-style pepper

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil and pumpkin seeds in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until oil is melted and pumpkin seeds are just starting to turn golden, about 3 minutes. Add sesame seeds and chia seeds and cook, stirring constantly, until sesame seeds are golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer seeds and oil to a large bowl and add almond butter, maple syrup, salt, and Aleppo-style pepper. Stir vigorously until smooth; let cool.

    Step 2

    Do Ahead: Power Butter can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.