Description
Homemade sunflower seed bites with dark chocolate blend nutty richness and sweet indulgence in a simple no-bake treat. Protein-packed snacks provide quick energy and satisfy midday cravings with minimal preparation effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (7.05 oz) sunflower seeds
- 60 g (2.12 oz) dark chocolate
- 2 tbsps maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F, creating an ideal environment for toasting sunflower seeds to perfection.
- Mixing: Combine sunflower seeds with salt and maple syrup in a mixing bowl, ensuring each seed is evenly coated with the sweet and savory mixture.
- Tray Setup: Line a baking tray with parchment paper, providing a non-stick surface for easy seed bite formation and removal.
- Shaping: Craft the seed mixture into uniform round shapes using a cookie cutter, or alternatively, scatter the seeds freely on the parchment to create rustic, organic clusters.
- Roasting: Bake the seed bites for 15-20 minutes, monitoring closely as they transform into a rich, amber-golden color. Remove from the oven just as they reach the perfect level of toasting.
- Cooling: Allow the bites to cool completely at room temperature, ensuring they maintain structural integrity and develop a satisfying crunch.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt dark chocolate in short microwave intervals, stirring between each heating cycle until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Finishing: Dip each cooled seed bite into the molten chocolate or drizzle chocolate artfully over the surface, creating an indulgent and visually appealing treat that balances sweet and nutty flavors.
Notes
- Optimize Seed Toasting: Watch closely during roasting to prevent burning, as sunflower seeds can quickly turn from golden to bitter when overcooked.
- Chocolate Melting Technique: Use short microwave intervals and stir frequently to avoid chocolate seizing or developing unwanted grainy texture.
- Perfect Cooling Strategy: Allow bites to cool completely before chocolate coating to ensure clean, crisp chocolate coverage and prevent crumbling.
- Flavor Enhancement Tip: Experiment with a pinch of sea salt or drizzle of honey to elevate the natural nuttiness of sunflower seeds and complement dark chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg