vegan sunflower seeds
substitute.

8 vegan substitutes for sunflower seeds — top pick Pumpkin Seeds at 100% function match.

all substitutes on this page are vegan

top substitutes

01

Pumpkin Seeds

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Best swap, same snack and salad use

02

Hemp Seeds

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Smaller, similar mild nutty taste

03

Almonds

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Slivered for nut-free alternative swap

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04

Peanuts

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Nut-free; toast for crunch in trail mix

05

Pine Nuts

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Buttery and mild, works in pesto

06

Walnuts

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Nut-free, similar in salads and baking

07

Pecans

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Nut-free option, toast well; milder flavor

08

Sesame Seeds

3.3
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Chopped fine for coating

pitfalls to avoid

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Pumpkin Seeds: May change muffins crumb density

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Hemp Seeds: May change muffins crumb density

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Pine Nuts: Buttery pine nut taste replaces sunflower's mildness

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Walnuts: May weaken gluten development

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Walnuts: Bitter walnut taste — different from mild seeds

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Pecans: Milder than pecans — toast well to boost flavor

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