Super seed brittle

Name: Super seed brittle (1)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients: 2 cup (440g) caster sugar; 1/2 cup (125ml) water; 1/2 cup (110g) pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted; 1/2 cup (75g) sunflower seeds, toasted; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted; 1 tablespoon black chia seeds

This deliciously crunchy snack is packed full of healthy, whole seeds to give you sustainable energy to stay fueled for the day ahead. They're also nut-free, so they make a great homemade treat for the kids' lunchbox.

Dec 04, 2015 12:54am

Serves 4
15 mins preparation
20 mins cooking

Ingredients

Super seed brittle

2 cup (440g) caster sugar
1/2 cup (125ml) water
1/2 cup (110g) pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted
1/2 cup (75g) sunflower seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon black chia seeds

Method

Super seed brittle

1
Line oven tray with baking paper.
2
Combine sugar and the water in medium saucepan; stir over heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil; boil, uncovered, without stirring, until golden brown. Allow bubbles to subside; add seeds.
3
Pour mixture onto tray; leave to set at room temperature. Break brittle into pieces to serve.

Notes

Chia seeds come from a plant that is related to mint. They are source of fibre and omega-3 fats. You can find them in health food stores and good supermarkets.