Healthy homemade Vegan margarine alternative
Struggling to find something healthy to spread on your bread? We get it. Most shop-bought margarines are loaded with palm oil, additives, or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils—the kind that create trans fats and increase the risk of heart disease. So if you’re looking for a quick, wholesome option you can feel good about, this homemade sunflower seed spread is a perfect solution.
Made almost entirely from whole foods, it’s a brilliant staple to keep in your fridge and works beautifully in all kinds of dishes—from toast and sandwiches to warm potatoes and veggies. Using sunflower seeds gives it a mild, neutral base that blends into a silky-smooth, creamy spread. It’s freezer-friendly, inexpensive, rich in nutrients, and is naturally vegan, nut-free, and allergy-friendly.
If you’re trying to cut down on processed junk, this is a fantastic swap: creamy enough for toast, wholesome enough for everyday use.
LET’S GET COOKING!
Macros (per batch)
729 kcal, protein 24g, carbs 25g, fat 61g
Ingredients:
125g sunflower seeds
1 tsp agar agar
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Method:
Soak the sunflower seeds for at least 10 minutes; overnight is preferable.
Drain the sunflower seeds and add them to a blender with 100ml of water, turmeric, and salt.
Blend until smooth, you may need to use your blenders tamper to press down the mixture.
Line a bowl with parchment paper.
Add 80ml of water and the agar agar to a pan. Bring to a boil and then quickly reduce to a very gentle simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add it into the blender and mix for a few more seconds to incorporate.
Transfer the mixture to the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Enjoy!
So there you have it – a healthy spread that's not only incredibly flavourful but also nourishing and kind to the planet!
Store it in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 3 months. We like to freeze ours in ice cube trays so we can defrost small portions of it as needed.
Now, grab your ingredients and head to the kitchen.
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