Super Seed Brittle
6 - Healthy snacks & desserts, Healthy Snack or Drink, Snack
Ingredients
2 cup (440g) caster sugar
1/2 cup (125ml) water
1/2 cup (110g) pepitas (pumpkin seeds) toasted
1/2 cup (75g) sunflower seeds toasted
1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
1 tablespoon black chia seeds
Description
This deliciously crunchy snack is packed full of healthy, whole seeds to give you sustainable energy to stay fueled for the day ahead. They're also nut-free, so they make a great homemade treat for the kids' lunchbox.
15 mins preparation
20 mins cooking
Directions
Line oven tray with baking paper.
Combine sugar and the water in medium saucepan; stir over heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil; boil, uncovered, without stirring, until golden brown. Allow bubbles to subside; add seeds.
Pour mixture onto tray; leave to set at room temperature. Break brittle into pieces to serve.
Notes
Chia seeds come from a plant that is related to mint. They are source of fibre and omega-3 fats. You can find them in health food stores and good supermarkets.