Mediterranean Diet Friendly Pumpkin Seed Brittle with Honey & Cinnamon
Crunchy, golden, and laced with warm spice, this seed brittle hits that perfect sweet-salty note that makes it impossible to stop at just one piece. Pumpkin seeds are a staple of Mediterranean-style eating — packed with healthy fats and minerals — and honey steps in as a natural sweetener that keeps things wholesome rather than processed. The addition of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric gives every shard a subtle, aromatic depth that feels far more sophisticated than the short ingredient list suggests. Coconut oil helps the brittle set with a clean snap, and the whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with no fancy equipment beyond a candy thermometer. The hardest part is honestly waiting the twenty minutes for it to cool before you break it apart. Serve it alongside a cheese board, crumble it over yogurt, or just keep a stash on the counter for whenever a snack craving hits — 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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