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Home | Recipes | Super Seed Brittle

Super Seed Brittle

Published on March 12, 2018 by Stephanie Kay

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Loaded with pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, and a touch of honey, this super seed brittle is a fun and portable snack, and a great alternative to that oh-so-boring trail mix.

Super Seed Brittle

Healthy Seed Brittle

For years, nuts were my go-to snack; almonds, almonds and more almonds. I would literally buy them by the bunch load and when I got sick of almonds, I would mix things up and opt for walnuts or pecans instead. Although nuts are a great choice, I actually think seeds are heavily underrated! Not only are they incredibly nutritious, but they are rather inexpensive as well. Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds make a great snack on their own (especially when they are roasted with a little sea salt!) or a great addition to oatmeal and salads, or when you are feeling extra fancy, you can take things to the next level with a delicious seed brittle!

This super seed brittle is very simple to prepare and stores well in the freezer for weeks to come. So just whip up a batch and you’ll have healthy grab-and-go snacks every time you need one.

 

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Super Seed Brittle

Super Seed Brittle

Author: Stephanie Kay

This seed brittle recipe uses a combination of pumpkin, chia and sesame seeds, however, if you wanted to use sunflower or hemp seeds they would work just as well, just be sure to use the same total volume of seeds.

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: By Hand
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cups raisins
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add all of the dry ingredients; chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, raisins, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir well to combine.
  3. In a separate small bowl, combine all of the wet ingredients; coconut oil, honey and vanilla extract.
  4. Slowly drizzle wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring to ensure everything is evenly coated and the seed mixture is sticky and begins to form into a bit of a ball.
  5. Transfer the seed mixture to the baking sheet. Using your hands, evenly spread out seed mixture on the baking sheet until it is about 1/4″ thick. It should be sticky enough but you may need to use your hands to encourage it to stick together a little.
  6. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden, keeping a close eye to ensure it does not burn.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before breaking it apart, it will still be soft when it comes out of the oven. Once cooled, crack or cut into pieces using a large knife. You can store the seed brittle in an air-tight container for 2-3 day, or I personally like to keep mine in the freezer to keep it extra crispy and crunchy.
  8. Enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220 calories
  • Sugar: 18 grams
  • Fat: 13 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 24 grams
  • Fiber: 4 grams
  • Protein: 5 grams

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    1. Brenda says

      May 8, 2018 at 7:53 pm

      Stephanie, this is a delicious treat. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        May 9, 2018 at 10:06 am

        Thanks Brenda, glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Best Hardware Blogs says

      January 17, 2019 at 5:42 am

      Keep on writing, great job!

      Reply
    3. https://mymart.com.ng/pages/privacy-policy.html says

      February 26, 2019 at 11:14 pm

      Thanks for finally writing about >Super Seed Brittle
      – Stephanie Kay | Nutritionist & Speaker <Loved it!

      Reply
    4. Joy says

      March 25, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      Can I replace the coconut oil with a different type of oil? I’m allergic to coconut

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        March 25, 2020 at 3:22 pm

        Butter would be the best alternative, you need an oil that’s solid at room temperature for this one.

        Reply
    5. Val says

      May 2, 2023 at 7:22 pm

      Made these with a mix of maple syrup and honey and also used dates instead of raisins as that’s what I had on hand. Such a good quick snack, with so much flavour and were so easy to make. Will definitely make these again.

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        May 6, 2023 at 5:21 am

        Please that you enjoyed them and thanks for sharing your swaps, much appreciated. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Veronica says

      July 4, 2023 at 2:42 pm

      Hi Red
      (Love your hair!)
      I made this recipe twice, the first time I used a tad less than 1/2 C of honey, and brittle didn’t stick together. So, I made it again, with 1/2 C honey and I substituted sliced almonds ( both times ) for the sesame seeds. But, neither times did the brittle become brittle. Do you have any suggestions ❓

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        July 4, 2023 at 5:59 pm

        Hi, and thank you so much!
        Unfortunately, the swap for sliced almonds is likely the issue. Because they have far less surface area (and there will be fewer in a 1/2 cup compared to sesame seeds) it will make it very difficult for the brittle to stick together in this case.

        Reply
    7. Dolores says

      September 21, 2023 at 10:57 am

      I have honey haters in my family! What’s a healthy substitute?

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        September 21, 2023 at 2:36 pm

        Unfortunately, I can’t offer one for this recipe.

        Reply
      • Lavender says

        April 14, 2024 at 6:50 pm

        You can use maple syrup. I’ve tried it when I ran out of honey. It works.

        Reply
        • Stephanie Kay says

          April 15, 2024 at 2:32 pm

          Thanks for sharing!

          Reply
    8. Laura says

      July 9, 2024 at 4:12 pm

      Mine never got crunchy. It has good flavor and I will make again… any tips to make sure it is crunchy? I followed the instructions and ensured it was cool before I tried breaking it…

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        July 10, 2024 at 8:05 am

        It may have just needed a bit more time in the oven to remove more of the moisture.

        Reply
    9. Anonymous says

      September 7, 2024 at 7:54 pm

      This is my current favourite recipe: extremely addictive. It’s so adaptable, I’ve even subbed maple syrup. Huge thanks.

      Reply
    10. Veronica says

      September 29, 2024 at 11:29 pm

      I have made this recipe bout 3-4 times, substituting sliced almonds for sesame seeds, and substituting
      Cranberries for raisins, but it never has stuck together, as pictured. I’ve even tried using less honey. But, still the brittle has not stuck together. The taste is delicious, however. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        September 30, 2024 at 2:51 am

        It’s not sticking due to the substitutions, as there is less surface on the almonds than the sesame seeds, which is why it’s not sticking. Unfortunately, it’s best to stick to the recipe in this case. 🙂

        Reply
    11. mira says

      October 16, 2024 at 9:32 pm

      turned out great! put it at 325 in my toaster oven and it only needed 10 minutes until the coconut started to darken so i took it out. subbed raisins for sunflower seeds. i was worried it would still be wet, or be chewy because of these subs and timing differences! but it turned out perfect, nice and crunchy after i let it cool for an hour. would love to try with some tarte cranberries! thank you stephanie!

      Reply
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