Pumpkin Seed Butter for Dogs
Transform pumpkin seed kernels into a creamy, dog-friendly spread that's a tasty alternative to peanut butter.
Servings 8
Calories 45kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw unsalted pumpkin seed kernels (pepitas)
- 1 teaspoon melted coconut oil if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Spread the pumpkin seeds evenly across the baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes.
- Let the seeds cool slightly, you want them warm but not hot.
- Transfer the roasted seeds to a food processor.
- Process for 12-15 minutes, stopping every 2-3 minutes to scrape down the sides and allow the machine to cool for a few minutes to keep it from overheating.
- Keep processing and scraping until it becomes smooth.
- After processing for 12+ minutes, if your seeds don't seem to turn into butter, you can add a teaspoon or less of melted coconut oil.
Notes
Recipe yields ½ cup (8 tablespoons) of pumpkin seed butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg