Heart-Healthy Cashew Clusters

Satisfy your snack cravings with these irresistibly crunchy and nutrient-packed Heart-Healthy Cashew Clusters! Perfectly balancing flavor and wellness, this recipe combines raw cashews, shredded coconut, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and flaxseed meal for a boost of plant-based protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup and spiced with a hint of cinnamon, these golden-baked clusters are bound together with a touch of coconut oil for a light, tropical flair. Ready in just 25 minutes, they're great for meal prep and can be enjoyed as a quick snack, breakfast topping, or guilt-free treat anytime. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and loaded with heart-friendly ingredients, these clusters redefine healthy snacking with every crunchy, satisfying bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw cashews
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
• 0.3333333333333333 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the raw cashews, shredded coconut, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and flaxseed meal. Stir the dry ingredients well to ensure an even distribution.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup and coconut oil. Heat over low heat, stirring frequently until the coconut oil has melted completely.

Step 4

Remove the syrup mixture from heat, and stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt.

Step 5

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to mix everything together until all the dry ingredients are well-coated.

Step 6

Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing it down gently to form a single layer.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the clusters are lightly golden. Stir the mixture halfway through baking to ensure even toasting.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the clusters cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes. The clusters will crisp up as they cool.

Step 9

Once cooled completely, break the mixture into clusters of your desired size and store them in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(601.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3287.5

Total Fat 263.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 683.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.8g	0%
Total Sugars 70.6g
Protein 96.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 420.5mg	0%
Iron 33.2mg	0%
Potassium 3496.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.8%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 21.1%