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Sunflower Seed Chocolate Bites

Crunchy sunflower seed bites made with maple syrup, baked until lightly toasted, then dipped in smooth chocolate for an easy sweet-and-salty treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
chill time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 bites
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 134
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sunflower seeds 150 g
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup 30 ml
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 oz chocolate 60 g

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Tray or cookie sheet
  • Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
  • Fork or dipping tool
  • Airtight container (for storage)

Method
 

  1. Mix sunflower seeds, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until coated.
  2. Press into small compact rounds and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  3. Bake until set and lightly toasted.
  4. Cool completely.
  5. Melt chocolate until smooth.
  6. Dip each bite in chocolate and place back on parchment.
  7. Let chocolate set (room temp or fridge).

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 8.4gProtein: 3.6gFat: 10.2gSaturated Fat: 2.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.6gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4.3gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

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Notes

  • Pressing firmly is the key to bites that hold together.
  • If chocolate is too thick, stir in 1–2 tsp neutral oil after melting.
  • Honey can replace maple syrup 1:1.
  • Store in the fridge so the chocolate stays snappy.

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