Name: Super seed brittle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
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

Super seed brittle

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.

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

20M

Total

35M

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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

Method

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.

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.
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