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If you’ve ever been to Canada, then you know this country’s obsession with maple. The second you cross the border you are bombarded with all things maple. If you didn’t know any better you would think Canadians lived off a diet of maple cookies washed down with pure maple syrup. 

maple cinnamon sunbutterThough I can’t speak for all, many Canadians struggle with what it means to be a Canuck. Besides Celine Dion, hockey and definitely maple syrup we don’t have anything that stands out as distinctly Canadian. Okay, maybe poutine. As a result Canadians can be extremely pushy about their maple syrup. Unless you’re my roommate who insists on Aunt Jemima, you proudly eat the real stuff (I still love you Sab!).

maple cinnamon sunbutter 2Unlike most grade schoolers who go on field trips to the zoo or the acquiarium, Canadians visit The Sugar Shack where we stand in the freezing cold and witness the arduous task of making maple syrup. It’s sad to me that Canadians try so desperately to find an identity. What I love most about this country is how multicultural we are. This is especially true in Toronto where you are surrounded by an infinite number of languages and cultures. We should pride ourselves on the fact that everyone is different, rather than one cohesive personality.

Maple is pretty damn good, but Canadians are so much more than a sugary condiment! 

Maple Cinnamon Sunbutter

by The Healthy Maven

Prep Time: 10 mins

Keywords: blender raw dairy-free gluten-free vegan nut-free sunflower seeds

Ingredients (Yields: 1 cup)

  • 2 cups raw, unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 1 T coconut oil, melted
  • 1 T maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Add sunflower seeds to a food processor and process for 2 mins.

2. Add in coconut oil and maple syrup and continue processing until butter is smooth. May take several minutes. Scrape sides as necessary.

3. Add in vanilla, cinnamon and sea salt and process until well-combined.

4. Keep at room temperature for several weeks or longer in refrigerator (but will harden in fridge).

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Have you ever been to Canada? Does your country have a national identity?

 

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Hi! I'm Davida and welcome to my corner of the internet. I'm a wellness blogger, yoga teacher, certified herbalist, and green beauty lover.

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117 Comments

  1. Girl, I am totally making this! I think it’s a nut butter (can I call it that if they are sunflower seeds?) that I would actually be able to eat! And it sounds so good! The one great thing about maple syrup in Canada is that everyone seemed to provide it for free! I was at brunch the other day and I was offered maple syrup for a $2 up charge. Say whaaat?

  2. I haven’t been to Canada–but I hope to one day real soon! I love maple stuff…funny story: in high school for breakfast I used to be OBSESSED with that maple brown sugar flavored oatmeal. Well, let’s just say I used it so much that it stunk up my parents microwave and they ended up tossing it and getting a new one! all because of me. 🙂 haha!

  3. I have a confession. I am Canadian and I don’t enjoy hockey and I am not overly fond of maple syrup. Terrible eh?
    How-ev-errrr, I may need to revisit that last thought for this maple cinnamon sunbutter! I have never made my own nut butter and have been wanting to try!

    1. I forgive you! Well mostly for the hockey part because I could do without hockey, but maple??! Could never live without it!

  4. I love maple peanut butter (Mighty Maple from Peanut Butter & Co.) and I love hockey so maybe I should live in Canada. I have been to Toronto twice and loved it!

  5. Mmmm. This looks so yummy! I would definitely stand outside the Sugar Shack to see how maple syrup is made over a school trip to the aquarium any day!

  6. Maple and Cinnamon is such an awesome taste combination! But I am really not a fan of sun butter. Somehow it dries out my mouth and makes the experience a lot less enjoyable. Did you notice something like that or was there something wrong with my sunflower seeds?

    1. I didn’t find that…it’s definitely earthy tasting and kind of grainy. It needs the coconut oil to make it more “butter” like and the maple for the sweetness. I’d say it’s an acquired taste!

  7. I LOVE making my own nutbutter – thanks for that recipe!! I’m still awaiting my Ninja Blender though, let’s hope it arrives SOOOON!!
    I get you on the identity – if someone hears Switzerland, they start jodeling, speak of cows, richness, banks and cheese. At least we are also popular for chocolate – I like that one 🙂
    One of my best friends is Canadian and I’ve been to Vancouver once – but I definitely want to go back one day for longer!!

    1. Will you let me know how the ninja is?? I’m in the market for a new blender and have been looking into a ninja! Thanks, love!