Description
Delight your taste buds with these Christmas Spiced Pumpkin Seed Clusters with Cacao, a perfect festive treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cacao)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and sea salt. Stir until the seeds are evenly coated with the spices.
- Spread the spiced pumpkin seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are lightly toasted and fragrant. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- While the pumpkin seeds are cooling, melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Once the pumpkin seeds are cool, add them to the melted chocolate along with the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix until the seeds are well coated in chocolate.
- Using a spoon, drop clusters of the chocolate-covered pumpkin seed mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Aim for clusters that are about 1-2 tablespoons in size.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Once set, break apart any clusters that are stuck together and store them in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a touch of sweetness, consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt or a drizzle of honey on top of the clusters before they set.
- Substitute the pumpkin seeds with other nuts or seeds like sunflower seeds or almonds for a different flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas Spiced Pumpkin Seed Clusters with Cacao