Heart-Healthy Cashew Clusters
Delight in the wholesome goodness of Heart-Healthy Cashew Clusters—an irresistible snack packed with nutrient-rich ingredients for guilt-free indulgence. Featuring crunchy raw cashews, naturally sweet shredded coconut, and superfoods like chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and flaxseed meal, this recipe is a powerhouse of fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based protein. Sweetened delicately with pure maple syrup and infused with warm notes of cinnamon and vanilla, these baked clusters are lightly toasted to golden perfection for a crisp texture that’s absolutely addictive. Simple to prepare in just 25 minutes, these clusters make an ideal on-the-go snack or topping for yogurt bowls and salads. Whether you’re seeking heart-smart snacks or a delicious energy boost, this recipe delivers health and flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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.
In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup and coconut oil. Heat over low heat, stirring frequently until the coconut oil has melted completely.
Remove the syrup mixture from heat, and stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt.
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.
Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing it down gently to form a single layer.
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.
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.
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
Calories |
3288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 263.0 g | 337% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.2 g | 511% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 683 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.5 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.8 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.6 g | ||
| Protein | 96.5 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 33.2 mg | 184% | |
| Potassium | 3497 mg | 74% | |
*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.
