Healthy Seed Clusters (3 Ingredients, Healthy)

These Healthy Seed Clusters are delicious chocolate treats loaded with seeds for a super-snack rich in zinc, magnesium, iron, protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

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Seed Clusters

These Healthy Seed Clusters are delicious chocolate treats loaded with seeds for a super-snack rich in zinc, magnesium, iron, protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Freeze Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: 13 clusters

Calories: 93.6 kcal

Author: Carine Claudepierre

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Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

• ▢ 3 ounces Dark Chocolate - 55% for sweet treats, 70% for medium sweet, or 85% for low sugar (note 1)
• ▢ 1 ¼ cups Seeds - I am using 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds and 1/4 cup sesame seeds (note 2)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Olive Oil - (note 3)

Optional

• ▢ 1 pinch Sea Salt Flakes

Instructions

• First, pick the type of chocolate you love. For very low-sugar clusters, pick 85% cocoa, or 70% for a sweeter treat. For very sweet clusters, use 55% cocoa chocolate.
• Line a large sheet that fits in your freezer with lightly oiled parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a microwave-safe glass bowl, add the squares of chocolate and oil.
• Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each until fully melted.
• Fold in the seeds, and use a rubber spatula to stir and coat the seeds entirely.
• Drop a tablespoon of the batter on the prepared sheets and repeat, leaving some space between each cluster. I made 13 clusters.
• If you like, sprinkle extra seeds on top.
• Pop the sheet in the freezer for 10-12 minutes until the chocolate hardens and the clusters are set.
• Serve with a pinch of sea salt flakes.

Notes

Note 1: Any chocolate works in this recipe. The choice of chocolate depends on your taste buds and sweetness expectations. I like high-quality degustation chocolate bars from 70% cocoa to 85% cocoa. But if you have a sweet tooth, 55% cocoa makes delicious sweet clusters.

Note 2: You can use 1 1/4 cups of pumpkin seeds only, or swap some of the pumpkin seeds for more sunflower seeds, and play with the ratio of each. Don’t use flaxseed or chia seeds. Flaxseeds need to be ground to be absorbed by the body. Chia seeds need to be soaked, and soaked chia seeds won’t bind in the melted chocolate.

Storage: Store the clusters in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Freeze them for up to 1 month in Ziploc bags, eat frozen or thaw for 30 minutes at room temperature before eating.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cluster | Calories: 93.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.9g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 7.6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 66.7mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 3.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 33.3mg | Iron: 1.2mg | Magnesium: 41.4mg | Phosphorus: 82.5mg | Zinc: 0.7mg

Ingredients and Substitutions

You only need three simple ingredients to make this recipe. Here’s how to pick and swap them.

• Dark Chocolate – This is the “glue” that holds the clusters together and provides the main flavor. I like 70%-85% cocoa, but you can use 55% if you prefer a sweeter treat.
• Seeds (Pumpkin, Sunflower, Sesame) – These are the star of the show, providing all the crunch, protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
• Olive Oil – This helps the chocolate melt smoothly and gives the final clusters a nice, shiny finish. You can also use melted coconut oil.

How to Make Healthy Seed Clusters (in Pictures)

Carine’s Tips

Let me share a few more tips for perfect clusters.

• Boost Protein – If you want to add even more plant-based protein, you can easily swap the sesame seeds for hemp seeds.
• Best Seeds – I don’t recommend using flax or chia seeds in this recipe. Flax needs to be ground for your body to absorb it, and chia seeds need to be soaked, which doesn’t work well with melted chocolate.
• Add Sweetness – For a chewy texture and extra sweetness, you can replace some of the seeds with dried cranberries or finely chopped dates.

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