Seed Clusters

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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 Time10

Freeze Time10

Total Time20

Servings: clusters

Calories: 93.6kcal

Author: Carine Claudepierre

Ingredients

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

US Customary - Metric

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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