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A tray of pepita brittle with a bowl of raw peptias on it.

Hormone Balancing Pepita Brittle (Vegan & Dairy-Free)

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This vegan pepita brittle is sweet and crunchy - a perfect snack or topping for ice cream. Bonus: it's made from seeds that can help balance your hormones.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 134
Author Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Raw Pepitas
  • 1 Cup Ground Flaxseed
  • ⅔ Cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • Pinch Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and/or Cayenne (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 275°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients, adding the cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or cayenne as desired.
  • Spread the mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes, until the brittle is starting to harden (it won't be completely hard at this point). Let the brittle cool completely on the pan. Serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg