Sunflower Seeds 1kg

Recipes & Uses

Recipe for Sunflower seeds

Sunflower Seed Butter (Like SunButter®)

(Creamy, rich, and perfect for sandwiches or dipping!)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups raw sunflower seeds (shelled)

• 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

• 1–2 tbsp neutral oil (like sunflower or coconut oil, if needed for creaminess)

• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

• ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Toast the seeds (optional but enhances flavor):

   • Spread seeds on a baking sheet and roast at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 mins, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden.

   • Let cool slightly (but blending while warm helps with creaminess).

2. Blend into butter:

   • Add seeds to a food processor (a high-speed blender works too).

   • Blend for 5–10 mins, scraping sides often, until smooth and oily.

   • Add oil if needed for creaminess, plus sweetener, salt, and vanilla.

3. Store & enjoy:

   • Transfer to a jar and keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

   • Use on toast, in smoothies, or as a dip for apples/celery.

2. Superfood Sunflower Seed Bars (No-Bake)

(Like granola bars, but with sunflower seeds as the star!)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sunflower seeds

• 1 cup rolled oats

• ½ cup peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter)

• ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup

• ¼ cup dried cranberries or chocolate chips

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until sticky.

2. Press firmly into a lined baking dish.

3. Chill for 1–2 hours, then slice into bars.

3. Crunchy Sunflower Seed Pesto (Nut-Free)

(A twist on classic pesto—great for pasta or salads!)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup sunflower seeds (toasted)

• 2 cups fresh basil

• 2 cloves garlic

• ¼ cup parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)

• ½ cup olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

2. Toss with pasta, spread on sandwiches, or use as a dip!

3. Sunflower Seeds 1kg – Mild, Nutty & Exceptionally Versatile

   Add easy crunch to breakfasts, baking and savoury meals with SpicenEasy Sunflower Seeds 1kg.

   These sunflower seed kernels have a mild, delicate nutty flavour and satisfying crunch, making them suitable for eating as they are or adding to salads, cereals, baking, trail mixes and homemade recipes. SpicenEasy's live page highlights snacking, baking, salads and breakfast bowls as core uses.

   Perfect for Breakfast

   Sprinkle Sunflower Seeds over:

   • Muesli
   • Granola
   • Porridge
   • Yoghurt
   • Overnight oats
   • Smoothie bowls

   They add an easy crunchy texture without overwhelming the flavour of the other ingredients.

   Great for Salads

   Add Sunflower Seeds to green salads, coleslaw, roasted vegetable salads and grain bowls.

   Use them straight from the pack or lightly toast them first for a more pronounced roasted flavour.

   Excellent for Bread & Muffins

   Mix Sunflower Seeds into:

   • Bread dough
   • Multiseed loaves
   • Rolls
   • Muffins
   • Crackers

   You can also sprinkle them over the surface before baking for an attractive crunchy topping. The live SpicenEasy page specifically recommends them as a bread and muffin garnish.

   Make Homemade Sunflower Seed Butter

   Sunflower Seeds can be blended into a creamy sunflower seed butter.

   SpicenEasy's current recipe suggests lightly roasting the seeds first if desired, then processing them until their natural oils create a smooth consistency. Optional additions include salt, sweetener and vanilla.

   Use it on toast, in smoothies or as a dip.

   Make Sunflower Seed Pesto

   Sunflower Seeds also make a useful alternative to traditional pesto nuts.

   The live SpicenEasy page features a pesto made with toasted Sunflower Seeds, basil, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil and lemon juice.

   Use it with pasta, sandwiches, vegetables or as a dip.

   Perfect for Homemade Seed Bars

   Combine Sunflower Seeds with rolled oats, dried fruit, nut or seed butter and honey or another suitable binder to make homemade bars.

   SpicenEasy currently includes a no-bake Sunflower Seed Bar recipe on the 1kg page.

   Add to Trail Mix

   Mix Sunflower Seeds with:

   • Pumpkin seeds
   • Nuts
   • Dried fruit
   • Raisins
   • Cranberries
   • Coconut

   Their smaller size helps distribute crunch throughout a trail mix rather than dominating it.

   Toast Them for Extra Flavour

   Lightly roasting Sunflower Seeds develops a deeper, nuttier flavour.

   SpicenEasy's seed-butter recipe suggests roasting at around 175°C for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, when toasted seeds are wanted for that recipe.

   Watch them carefully because smaller seeds can colour quickly.

   Use as a Nut Alternative in Some Recipes

   Sunflower Seeds can provide a nutty flavour and crunchy texture in recipes such as pesto, seed butter, bars and toppings.

   However, if you're presenting a recipe specifically as suitable for people with nut allergies, cross-contact and other ingredients would need to be checked separately rather than assuming the finished dish is allergy-safe.

   Buy Sunflower Seeds in Bulk in New Zealand

   SpicenEasy currently offers Sunflower Seeds in a 1kg pack within the Bulk Buy range. The live category places them immediately after Ground Sumac.

   Order Sunflower Seeds online in NZ for snacking, muesli, salads, bread, baking, seed butter and homemade pesto.

   Storage

   Keep Sunflower Seeds tightly sealed in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight.

Other Popular Uses for Sunflower Seeds:

• Salad topper (adds crunch!)

• Trail mix (with nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate)

• Bread & muffin garnish (sprinkle on top before baking)

• Vegan "parmesan" (blend with nutritional yeast & salt)