Citric Acid Free Vanilla Macadamia Honey Seed Clusters
These golden clusters are the kind of snack that disappears fast — buttery macadamia nuts, toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, and rolled oats all bound together with honey, coconut oil, and a whisper of vanilla powder. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely free of citric acid, which sneaks into a surprising number of packaged granola bars and trail mixes as a preservative or flavor enhancer. Here, everything is straightforward and whole: raw nuts, raw seeds, and natural sweetener, nothing more. The vanilla powder (not extract) keeps things clean and fragrant without any hidden additives, and the honey does double duty as both binder and subtle caramel-like sweetness once it bakes. Getting the clusters to hold together is all about pressing each mound firmly before they go in the oven and then — this part matters — leaving them completely alone to cool and crisp up on the rack. The result is a deeply toasty, satisfying crunch that works as a snack on its own, crumbled over yogurt, or tucked into a lunchbox.
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8 servings
- 1 cup raw macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the macadamia nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, rolled oats, and sea salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
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