Healthy Seed Clusters: A Simple, Nutritious Snack
Healthy Seed Clusters are a simple, crunchy snack made with mixed seeds, almond butter, and honey. Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based protein, these naturally sweetened clusters are perfect for snacking, topping yogurt, or adding to smoothies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12–15 clusters
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed seeds (sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed seeds.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, gently melt the almond butter and honey together, stirring until smooth and combined. Remove from heat.
- Pour the warm almond butter and honey mixture over the seeds. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat all the seeds.
- Spoon the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small clusters. Press them down slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10–15 minutes. The clusters will firm up as they cool.
- Once fully cooled, break into clusters and serve.
Notes
- Allow clusters to cool completely before breaking to ensure they hold together.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
- Add spices like cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Stir in dried fruit, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
