Candied Pumpkin Seed Cereal
This recipe carefully balances the earthy flavors of barley and oats with the sweet spiciness of candied pumpkin seeds, creating a harmonious and luxurious cereal.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barley, candied nuts, cereal, Oats, pepitas, pumpkin seeds
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Barley-Oat Flakes:
- 1 cup organic barley flakes
- 1 cup organic rolled oats
- 2 tbsp organic coconut oil melted
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground Ceylon cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- A pinch of Himalayan pink salt
For the Spiced Candied Pumpkin Seeds:
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp organic coconut oil
- 2 tbsp organic brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- A pinch of ground cloves
- A pinch of Himalayan pink salt
Instructions
Preheat Oven and Prepare Flakes:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine barley flakes, rolled oats, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
Bake Flakes:
- Spread the barley-oat mixture evenly on one of the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy. Let cool.
Prepare Spiced Candied Pumpkin Seeds:
- In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp coconut oil over medium heat. Add pumpkin seeds and toast them for about 3-4 minutes until they start to pop.
- Sprinkle brown sugar or coconut sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and a pinch of salt over the seeds. Cook, stirring continuously, until the sugar melts and coats the seeds.
Combine Cereal:
- Once both the flakes and pumpkin seeds have cooled, mix them in a large bowl.
Serve:
- Serve this gourmet barley-oat flake and spiced candied pumpkin seed cereal in bowls with a choice of grass-fed whole milk or almond milk for a vegan option.
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06/10/2024 12:05 pm GMT