Description
A delicious and healthy no-sugar trail mix cluster recipe featuring pumpkin seeds and cocoa, perfect for guilt-free snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Stir until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond butter, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
- If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing them together to form clusters.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the clusters cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to an airtight container.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Substitute pumpkin seeds with sunflower seeds or chopped nuts for a different texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg