Caffeine Free Pumpkin Seed Brittle with Honey & Cinnamon
Crunchy, golden, and warmly spiced, this pumpkin seed brittle is the kind of treat that disappears fast once it hits the counter. Raw pepitas get coated in a honey and coconut oil caramel spiked with cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric, then spread thin and left to harden into satisfying, snappable shards. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine — no chocolate, no coffee, no tea extracts — so it's a genuinely worry-free indulgence for anyone keeping a close eye on their intake. The technique is straightforward if you have a candy thermometer; hitting that hard-crack stage is what gives the brittle its signature crisp bite rather than a sticky, chewy texture. The whole process moves quickly once the honey mixture gets going, so having everything measured and ready before you start makes all the difference. Break it into rustic pieces and pile them on a plate for a party, tuck them into a gift bag, or just keep a stash on the counter for snacking — it holds up beautifully at room temperature.
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8 servings
- 1 ½ cups raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it near the stove. Measure out the pumpkin seeds and spices before you begin — the honey mixture moves quickly once it reaches temperature.
- 2
Combine the honey and coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the coconut oil melts and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.
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