This Seed Brittle is the ultimate snack, combining a satisfying crunch with a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy flavors. Made with a variety of nutrient-rich seeds like pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame, it offers a delightful texture that keeps you coming back for more. The sweetness, balanced perfectly by a hint of spice, makes this brittle not only delicious but also incredibly addictive.

Perfect for a midday snack, a topping for yogurt, or even as a gift, this seed brittle is as versatile as it is tasty. It’s a treat that feels indulgent while still being packed with brain-healthy fats like omega-3's ALA, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin E. Whether you're looking for a quick energy boost or a satisfying bite to curb your cravings, this seed brittle has you covered.

Crunchy and Nutty Seed Brittle

Ingredients

¾ cup raw pumpkin seeds
¼ cup white sesame
¼ cup hemp seeds
¾ cup sunflower seeds
⅓ cup maple syrup
½ tsp kosher salt
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cardamom

Directions

Preheat oven to bake 300. Prepare a parchment lined baking sheet.
Mix together all of the seeds. Add maple syrup. Mix well. Add salt, cinnamon and cardamom, combine thoroughly. The mixture will be quite moist, do not worry.
Spread the seed mixture evenly in a roughly ¼ inch layer on the parchment paper.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, check at 20 minutes and turn pan around. Once the edges of the brittle turn brown remove from oven.
Let sit in pan after cooking to allow for maximum crisping.

Recipe Note

Created by Jeanne Rosner M.D, founder of Soul Food Salon

This recipe was created by Jeanne Rosner, a board-certified anesthesiologist who practiced as a pediatric anesthesiologist at Stanford Medical Center for approximately 15 years. In 2011 she began teaching nutrition classes in her son’s 5th grade science class which was an “aha” moment for her. She realized that learning and teaching about nutrition, health and wellness in her community was her destiny. 

Since retiring from anesthesia, she has been a nutrition educator at local middle and high schools throughout the Bay area. She teaches these students the importance of eating food closest to its natural source, making good food choices and eating in a balanced and moderate way. 

In addition, Dr. Rosner started a venture called SOUL (seasonal, organic, unprocessed, local) Food Salon in 2014.  SOUL Food Salon is a dynamic platform dedicated to sharing ideas, building confidence in living a vibrant life and gaining practical knowledge on healthy cooking. Through the years, Soul Food Salon experiences have inspired others to push boundaries, expand comfort zones and learn new things, always with the goal of learning ways to live healthier lives.

Her program is evolving to offer a recurring invitation to include a wide variety of plants in our diets. Jeanne invites the NeuroReserve Community to join her in this culinary exploration to cook and create delicious, flavorful, plant-rich meals. Aim for 30 different plants/week. Allow this to be a fun way to try a variety of new plants each week. Click here to download the 30 Plants PDF Jeanne has created.

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