Description
Crunchy and sweet vanilla pumpkin seed clusters made by roasting raw pumpkin seeds coated in a maple syrup, coconut sugar, and vanilla mixture. These clusters are a perfect healthy snack or a delightful topping for cereals and yogurt.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ cup (about 64g) raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds
- 2 tsp (10 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tsp (8 g) coconut sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
- Small splash of boiled water (to thin syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to prepare for roasting the pumpkin seed clusters to a crunchy texture without burning them.
- Prepare the syrup mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the maple syrup, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until a thick paste forms. Add a small splash of boiled water gradually to thin the paste into a runny syrup for even coating.
- Coat the pumpkin seeds: Add the raw pumpkin seeds to the syrup mixture and stir well until each seed is evenly coated, which helps in forming clusters during baking.
- Form clusters on the baking sheet: Using a teaspoon, drop heaping spoonfuls of the coated pumpkin seeds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Space them apart to maintain individual clusters.
- Bake the clusters: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Watch closely near the end of baking for the seeds to turn lightly golden brown but not burnt, adjusting the time as needed.
- Cool and shape the clusters: Remove from the oven and allow the clusters to cool for a few minutes. While warm, press the clusters firmly to help them hold their shape as they fully cool and dry.
- Serve: After the clusters have fully cooled and dried, serve them as a snack or sprinkle over cereal or yogurt for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Use raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds for best flavor and texture.
- Keep a close eye during baking as oven temperatures vary, preventing burning.
- Press clusters while warm to ensure they stick together and hold their shape well.
- Clusters can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Adjust sweetness by varying maple syrup or coconut sugar amounts as preferred.
