MSG Free Pumpkin Seed Brittle with Honey & Cinnamon
Crunchy, golden, and laced with warm spice, this seed brittle is the kind of snack that disappears faster than you expect. 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, shatteringly crisp pieces. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward — no flavor packets, no seasoning blends, no processed additives that tend to sneak unwanted extras into your food. The spice combination gives it real depth and a subtle warmth that makes it feel far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Getting the honey mixture to the hard-crack stage is the key step, and a candy thermometer takes all the guesswork out of it so you nail the texture every time. Once it cools and breaks apart, you have a naturally sweet, crunchy treat that works as a snack on its own, crumbled over yogurt, or tucked into a gift bag.
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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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