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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.
Though 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!).
Unlike 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
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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).
Have you ever been to Canada? Does your country have a national identity?
Just found your blog through Kathy at Vodka and Soda. We were talking about fellow Toronto bloggers and she told me to check you out. I have now stalked your blog 🙂
Is it weird that I’ve totally been craving maple syrup lately? Hmm.. maybe I’ll have to try this!
I gotta start paying Kathy or something because that lady is like my personal PR agent! Off to stalk your blog!
I have not been to Canada but I would love to go! I really love maple syrup so I bet I’d love this! Have you had those maple candies that kind of melt in your mouth? They’re like pure maple syrup mixed with sugar in the shape of a leaf. Is that Canadian or did we steal the leaf and maple and call it our own? 🙂
I think they originated in Canada 😉 They’re literally everywhere here! And damnnnn they are good!
I know you Canadians are much more than your maple syrup, buy maple syrup isn’t all that bad to be associated with. It’s been a while since I’ve made sunflower seed butter. I jotted your recipe down to try VERY soon.
Ok this sunbutter looks amazing!!! Don’t hate me but I’ve never been to Canada! I don’t know why-ok, I’m slightly scared that it will be really cold. Actually my hubs worked in Canada a lot a few years ago, specifically in Toronto!
I think you owe me a visit for my guest post…agreed??
Sunbutter is delicious and I can imagine it’s even better with your Canadian maple syrup!
I’ve never been to Canada but I’d love to come see you!!! 🙂
My door is wide open for you and B anytime you want to visit!!!
So I’m one of those Canadians that’s super snobby about maple syrup. Don’t even talk to me Aunt Jemima, and if you so much as mention sugar-free maple syrup within my hearing, I will ignore you for at least 5 minutes. Don’t mess.
I’ve never been to Canada… after this taste of sub-zero weather, I think I’ll wait til summer. 😉 The sunbutter I’ll take right now though!
So you’re coming to visit me next summer right?
Right! 😉
That looks so yummy!
Oh yum! Perfect for my new Vitamin!
oh my yum, I wish I had this on my waffles this AM!!!!