Sweet & Salty Sunflower Seed Snack
- 1/4 cups Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Sunflower Seeds (without Shells)
- 1/2 cups Nutty Nugget Cereal (like Grape-Nuts)
- 1 Tablespoon Chia Or Flax Seeds, Optional
- Kosher Salt Or Other Large Crystal Salt For Sprinkling
- Over medium heat combine honey and brown sugar for a minute or so, just to dissolve the brown sugar.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
- Add the sunflower seeds, nutty nugget cereal and chia or flax seeds if using.
- Stir to coat completely.
- Place foil on a small baking sheet (or other flat surface that can fit into your freezer or fridge) and spray with non-stick cooking spray, or butter the foil.
- Spread the sunflower mixture onto the pan.
- Grab a sandwich baggie and spray one side with non-stick cooking spray then wear it like a mitt.
- Using the baggie mitt with cooking spray side on your palm, press the mixture around and flat, to about 1/4 inch deep.
- Sprinkle some kosher salt over the top for a salty complement to the sweetness.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze for 30 minutes at least or more.
- Take it out and immediately break it into pieces.
- Store it in the refrigerator or freezer for a cool crunchy snack.
- OPTIONAL: Before you sprinkle the salt on, you can bake the mixture in a 350 degree oven for 7-9 minutes to add a toasted nutty flavor.
- Watch it so that it does not burn.
- Sprinkle salt on it while it cools, then once completely cool, pop it in the fridge or freezer as discussed above and then continue to follow those directions.
- This is such an easy and delicious snack that will go fast, so go ahead and make two batches!
- You can also experiment and add other ingredients too.
- Adding a small amount of sunflower butter (or peanut butter) will help to bind the mixture together.
honey, brown sugar, sunflower seeds, nutty nugget cereal, kosher salt
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/sweet-salty-sunflower-seed-snack/ (may not work)