4-Ingredient Sunflower Seed Chocolate Bites Recipe
These 4-Ingredient Sunflower Seed Chocolate Bites are a simple, wholesome snack combining roasted sunflower seeds, a hint of maple syrup, and rich dark chocolate. Perfect as a healthy, homemade treat, these bites offer a satisfying crunch with a touch of sweetness and indulgence from the chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 14 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Sunflower Seed Mixture
- 200g sunflower seeds
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Chocolate Coating
- 60g dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F to prepare for baking the sunflower seed bites.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine the sunflower seeds, a pinch of salt, and maple syrup. Stir thoroughly until the seeds are evenly coated with the syrup and salt for balanced flavor and sweetness.
- Shape the bites: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a small round cookie cutter to press the mixture into flat discs on the sheet and then carefully remove the cutter to keep their shape. Alternatively, spoon the mixture directly onto the baking sheet to form clusters if preferred.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, adjusting time based on the size of the bites. Bake until they turn a golden brown color, indicating they are roasted and set.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the bites cool completely on the baking sheet. Cooling is crucial as it allows them to firm up and helps prevent breaking when handled.
- Add chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate and either dip the bottom of each bite into the chocolate or drizzle the chocolate over the top for an added rich flavor and attractive finish.
Notes
- The recipe yields approximately 14 bites when using a small round cookie cutter. Adjust the cutter size to make more or fewer bites; nutritional information is based on 14 pieces.
- Cooling completely is essential, as handling the bites warm may cause them to crumble or break.
- You can customize the shape and size according to your preference, either as discs or clusters.
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