Gut Friendly Pumpkin Seed Brittle with Honey & Cinnamon
Crunchy, golden, and warmly spiced, this seed brittle hits that perfect sweet-and-savory note that makes it nearly impossible to stop at one piece. Pumpkin seeds are a gut-friendly powerhouse, packed with nutrients that support digestive health, and they shine here coated in honey and coconut oil at the hard-crack stage for that satisfying snap. Ground cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric bring a gentle, layered warmth that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way — these are spices your gut genuinely appreciates. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with no refined sugars, no mystery additives, and no ingredients you'd need to second-guess at the store. The technique is straightforward as long as you have a candy thermometer and work quickly once the seeds go in — the recipe is upfront about that, which makes it very beginner-friendly. Once it cools and shatters into jagged, jewel-like pieces, you'll have a snack that feels indulgent but is actually doing something good for you.
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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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