Sunflower Seed Brittle – A Nutty, Crunchy Vegan Delight
Sunflower Seed Brittle is a crunchy sweet made fromroasted sunflower seeds, vegan honey, and granulated sweetener. It’s easy toprepare, vegan-friendly, and perfect as a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup vegan honey or a suitable syrup like maple or agave
- 1 cup granulated sweetener coconut sugar, erythritol, or regular sugar work well
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Caramel Mixture
- In a medium saucepan, combine the vegan honey and granulated sweetener over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sweetener is fully dissolved and the mixture begins to boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture should thicken and develop a caramel-like consistency.
Step 2: Incorporate the Sunflower Seeds
- Remove the caramel mixture from heat and quickly stir in the roasted sunflower seeds.
- Mix thoroughly to ensure all seeds are coated in the caramel.
Step 3: Spread the Mixture
- Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or greased lightly.
- Using a spatula, spread the mixture evenly into a thin layer.
- Let it cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or until it hardens completely.
Step 4: Break the Brittle
- Once the brittle is completely cool and firm, break it into pieces by hand or with a knife.
- Store the pieces in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal
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