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Pumpkin Seed Clusters

Published: Sep 6, 2019 · Modified: May 7, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 17 Comments

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A fun and crunchy treat, these homemade pumpkin seed clusters are a sweet snack that adults and kids alike will love. Made with nuts, seeds, coconut and a hint of maple syrup for some decadent sweetness they come together in under 30 minutes. Perfect alternative to cookies if you fancy a change!

pumpkin seed clusters on a lined wire rack.

Now speaking of cookies . . . If you have a sweet tooth you may like to check out my cardamom oat cookies and honey spelt cookies. I love making cookies and I think you will love them too!

And for another fun treat, my apple trail mix combines healthy fruit, nuts and seeds for a tasty snack that's quite healthy.

These vegan pumpkin seed clusters require mostly pantry staples and come together in around half an hour. They are such a tasty snack, and feel quite indulgent. Perfect for when the mid-afternoon sugar craving hits and they come together so quickly!

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  • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
  • 🌰 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
  • 🥣 Equipment needed
  • 🍽 More fun and tasty snacks
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

⭐ Why this recipe is so good

The best crunch. The nuts and seeds go perfectly crisp and crunchy, with a lovely sweetness.

Pantry staples snack! With minimal ingredients, and all pantry staples you won't need to run to the store for these seed and nut clusters.

Vegan and gluten free. The clusters are suitable for both dietary requirements, as well as being a low histamine snack.

Easy to make. Just a bit of 'hands on' time and then the oven does the work for you.

🌰 Ingredients

individually labelled small bowls of seeds, coconut and maple syrup.

Make sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients and their quantities!

All you need for these clusters are nuts and seeds, maple syrup and a sprinkle of salt. Some notes on a few of the ingredients you will need:

  • Pumpkin seeds - the main ingredient of these clusters. You want raw seeds, not those have been salted or roasted. The Terrasoul organic pumpkin seeds are good.
  • Coconut - you want the dried coconut flakes not fresh coconut, which would be too wet.
  • Chia seeds - these help to 'stick' the clusters together. You need the whole chia seeds, not milled chia. The Terrasoul organic chia seeds are good.
  • Salt - personally I like to use pink Himalayan salt for a milder flavour than regular table salt.

🔪 Step by step instructions

Making these pumpkin seed clusters is very simple, with just a few steps:

nuts and seeds in a glass bowl labelled number one.
nuts and seeds combined with maple syrup in a glass bowl labelled number two.

Step 1

Add the seeds, nuts, coconut flakes and salt to the bowl, then drizzle on the maple syrup (image 1). Stir very thoroughly so that the maple syrup coats all the nuts and seeds (image 2).

nuts, seeds and coconut in a layer on a lined baking tray labelled number three.
pumpkin seed clusters on a lined wire rack labelled number four.

Step 2

Spread the mixture onto a lined baking tray so that there is a thin layer (about 0.5cm thick), with no gaps (image 3). Bake the mixture on the bottom of the oven for 20 minutes (watch for any signs of burning in the last few minutes).

Step 3

Once the mixture has cooled, carefully break into clusters of the size of your choice (image 4).

💭 Recipe tips and notes

  • Stir the mixture very thoroughly so all the nuts and seeds are coated in the maple syrup.
  • Be sure to have the cluster mixture in a fairly even layer on the baking tray so it bakes evenly.
  • Make sure to place the mixture at the bottom of the oven, not the top or middle as that would be too hot.
  • Watch the mixture towards the end of cook time for any signs of burning. It can turn fast!
  • Allow the mixture to cool thoroughly before trying to break into clusters. It will solidify as it cools and won't 'crack' into small pieces before that.

🥣 Equipment needed

Baking tray and parchment paper - to bake the clusters.

Wire rack - to allow the pumpkin seed crunch clusters to cool before breaking into pieces.

Bowl - to combine the nuts, seeds and maple syrup.

pumpkin seed clusters on a lined wire rack.

🍽 More fun and tasty snacks

Love sweet treats? You will find lots to choose from on my snacks page, including fun ideas such as my coconut macadamia nut cookies and apple trail mix. Some other tasty recipes:

  • turmeric cookies on parchment paper next to a spoonful of turmeric.
    Turmeric Cookies
  • cardamom apple fritters on a wooden board next to a red apple.
    Dairy Free Apple Fritters
  • turmeric energy balls with a jug in the background.
    Turmeric Energy Balls (No Bake, without Dates)
  • coconut energy balls on a wooden board.
    Coconut Energy Balls

I’m always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes! And please do leave a star rating ⭐ if you've tried the recipe!

📖 Recipe

pumpkin seed clusters on a lined wire rack.

Pumpkin Seed Clusters

Claire
Super easy to make, these pumpkin seed clusters are a great sweet treat for adults and kids alike. Have as an afternoon snack or break them up as a topping for other desserts. This recipe is great for all those times you need a little sugar fix!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Snack, Sweet treat
Cuisine American, British
Servings 10 servings
Calories 64 kcal

Equipment

  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ cup coconut flakes (dried coconut not fresh)
  • ¼ cup flaked almonds
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • sprinkle salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 170C / 340F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Add the seeds, nuts, coconut flakes and salt to the bowl, then drizzle on the maple syrup. Stir very thoroughly so that the maple syrup coats all the ingredients.
  • Spread the mixture onto the parchment paper so that there is a thin layer (about 0.5cm thick), with no gaps. Bake the mixture on the bottom of the oven for 20 minutes (watch for any signs of burning in the last few minutes). Take out of the oven and don't touch it! The mixture will solidify as it cools and stick together.
  • Once the mixture has cooled, carefully break into clusters of the size of your choice. This is a delicate process so approach with care!
  • Serve immediately or store in a sealed container. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Stir very thoroughly so the maple syrup coats all the nuts and seeds.
  • Watch the oven towards the end of cook time, as the clusters can burn easily.
  • Allow the mixture to cool before handling or breaking into the clusters. The clusters are rather fragile, so handle with care! But even if they break a little they are still delicious! You could even use any broken bits as a topping for other sweet treats.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 

Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance

All ingredients score a '0' on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • almonds score a '1' - change up for more pumpkin seeds or other nuts or seeds if you are unable to tolerate.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. mary says

    October 21, 2024 at 11:18 am

    could you use honey instead of syrup do you think?

    Reply
    • Claire says

      October 21, 2024 at 11:38 am

      I haven't tried it myself, but it should work fine.

      Reply
  2. Monica says

    September 22, 2024 at 2:48 pm

    Can you use unsweetened shredded coconut instead of coconut flakes?

    Reply
    • Claire says

      September 22, 2024 at 3:30 pm

      I haven't tried it myself, but I don't see why it wouldn't work fine. Make sure they are dry and not wet at all.

      Reply
    • Amanda says

      October 10, 2024 at 1:32 am

      We tried it tonight and unsweetened coconut worked very well. Also added about I have a tablespoon of ground flaxseed. Very good!

      Reply
      • Claire says

        October 10, 2024 at 7:38 am

        So glad you enjoyed them Amanda!

        Reply
  3. Teresa Flynn says

    August 28, 2024 at 4:17 pm

    Can you add dark chocolate chips to this recipe? Thanks

    Reply
    • Claire says

      August 28, 2024 at 4:27 pm

      Hi Teresa, I haven't tried it myself and you wouldn't be able to bake them with regular chocolate chips as they would melt in the oven. It may work with cooking chocolate, so let me know how it works out!

      Reply
  4. Ashley says

    November 28, 2023 at 3:07 pm

    Hi, Claire. Thanks for sharing this simple recipe. I follow the recipe to make the crunch’s, everyone likes. I am thinking of making it for Christmas treat bags. The only thing I need to ask is how to keep the crunches dry because I found out that the crunches would start getting wet if I don’t finish them in three days. Is there any trick or suggestion? Have a great day!

    Reply
    • Claire says

      November 28, 2023 at 3:30 pm

      Hi Ashley! So glad you all like the clusters and that's such a fun idea to make them for treat bags! As they don't use preservatives, they do need to be eaten within a day or two I'm afraid. It's all fresh pantry staples so they will start to go a bit soggy and won't keep their crunch. Have a great day too!

      Reply
  5. Margaret Cachia says

    October 17, 2023 at 9:24 am

    I followed all you said and it all stuck to the baking paper next time I’ll oil the dish and paper. Not enjoying eating paper.

    Reply
    • Claire says

      October 17, 2023 at 5:27 pm

      Hi Margaret, thank you for taking the time to comment. Sorry they stuck to the parchment paper, it hasn't happened when I have made them and it's usually made to be non-stick. I hope they work well if you oil the paper.

      Reply
  6. Jana says

    January 14, 2021 at 5:56 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe looked really simple, well it is haha, but I just didn't expect much from it but gosh was I wrong. This is the best snack ever! My family/friends absolutely love it too. It's so easy to make and so delicious, thank you so much for sharing this recipe 😊

    Reply
    • throughthefibrofog says

      January 14, 2021 at 6:08 pm

      Hi Jana, I'm so happy you liked the recipe! So simple isn't it, but perfect as a treat. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment, so kind of you 🙂

      Reply
  7. Katie Clark says

    December 29, 2020 at 1:03 am

    Going to try this. I need snacks that are dairy and gluten free. These fit the bill.

    Reply
  8. J says

    November 18, 2019 at 7:43 am

    Hi. I tried this with fresh coconut and mine didn’t get crispy. Did I do something wrong? I’m so disappointed

    Reply
    • throughthefibrofog says

      November 18, 2019 at 8:50 am

      Hi, sorry to hear that it didn't work with fresh coconut. It is probably too wet to get crispy. The recipe is best with dried coconut flakes and that is what I always use. Sorry if that wasn't clear in the recipe notes, I will amend them. Hope you get to make them soon!

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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