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Vegan Crunchy Nuts Clusters (with Seeds)

Published: Oct 26, 2021 by Janelle Hama

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Vegan crunchy nut clusters are all-natural and healthy, making them the ideal snack. A combination of various nuts and seeds coated in maple syrup and then baked until golden and crunchy. 

vegan crunchy nuts clusters on white and brown paper

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  • 😋Why you’ll love this recipe
  • ✔️What You’ll Need
  • 🥘Ingredient Notes
  • 🔪Step-By-Step
  • 💭Pro Tips
  • ✔️Variations
  • ❓FAQ
  • 🍴Serving Suggestion
  • 🥘Related recipes
  • Vegan Crunchy Nut Clusters (With Seeds)

Hands up if you need to snack in your daily life?! Both my hands are up. These vegan crunchy nut clusters are the answer. They are absurdly easy to make, packed with protein, all-natural, zero gluten and taste fabulous.

Another couple of easy to make vegan and gluten-free recipes are my matcha balls, they are packed with natural protein or try my gingerbread cookies.

The base of this recipe is made with easy to find seeds and nuts, there is also no fussing about trying to make actual clusters on a tray before baking.

Simply spread out the nuts and seeds mixture, then once baked and cooled, crack the bar into bite-sized clusters. It’s such an easy way to make crunchy nuts clusters.
I like to enjoy these with a cold drink of homemade chocolate oat milk.

vegan nut clusters in a glass jar

😋Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free, oil free, corn free and soy free.
  • Easy preparation
  • Will stay crunchy when stored
  • Great as a high protein snack for school or work meal
  • These are all natural nut clusters
  • They make a great gift
  • Seriously addictive - but hey, that’s okay, they’re all natural!

✔️What You’ll Need

ingredients on a white marble bench

🥘Ingredient Notes

Below are some points on vegan nut clusters ingredients;

Nuts - you’ll need whole cashews* and almonds*. Make sure they are raw with no added anything and  are as fresh as possible.  Avoid stale nuts. Once they are baked, they become super crunchy.

Seeds - a combination of sunflower seeds* and sesame seeds* are used. Again, these are raw with no added anything and need to be fresh. Sesame seeds add that lovely popping crunch.

Desiccated coconut is added to enhance the crunchiness of these all natural crunchy nut clusters. The bits of desiccated coconut* tend to brown and crisp up the most of all the ingredients within.

Maple syrup be sure it is 100% and not imitation syrup. The maple syrup* is used to combine all the nuts and seeds together, which will help to fuse them once baked.

Paprika* adds a hint of spiciness. It is quite mild, but still detectable. Anyone who I have shared these nut clusters with are always pleasantly surprised.

maple syrup mixed with nuts and seeds in a glass bowl

🔪Step-By-Step

Let’s get to how to make healthy vegan crunchy nut clusters;

Step 1 - In a mixing bowl, add all ingredients and mix through, thoroughly coating all nuts and seeds with maple syrup.

Step 2 - Transfer and flatten the nut mixture into a lined baking tray (use baking paper), ensure the nuts are not overlapping much. Bake in a preheated oven 150C (300F) for 30 minutes. 

Step 3 - Allow the tray to fully cool down to room temperature (about 20-30minutes), then break the nut bar into clusters. Store in an air tight container.

crunchy nuts clusters in a tray with a few clusters on the side

💭Pro Tips

This vegan seeds and nuts cluster recipe will yield 300g once baked.

The nuts covered in maple syrup will bake into a reddish golden colour.

Cooling is important - when the baking time is over, the nuts will still be a little soft. As the nuts cool down to room temperature, they will harden into one solid sheet of nut bar. Use your hands to break off desired size pieces.

A 18x27cm (7”x10½”) baking tray was used to bake these. Use a similar sized tray if possible.

a hand holding a nut cluster

✔️Variations

Sunflower seeds can be swapped with pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Paprika can be swapped with another spice of your choice, such as cinnamon.

Cashews & almonds, you can choose to make these into just almond clusters or cashew clusters. Or add you choice of nuts (though baking times may vary)

Sesame seeds can be swapped with poppy seeds or nigella seeds.

Melted vegan chocolate can be used to dip these crunchy nut clusters or drizzled on top.

nuts and seeds clusters on brown and white paper with a glass bottle on the side

❓FAQ

Can I store homemade seed and nut clusters?

Yes, place the room temperature seed and nut clusters into an air tight container in the pantry for several days. Keep them away from direct sunlight.

a male hand holding a nut cluster on top of paper

🍴Serving Suggestion

Crunchy nut clusters are awesome on their own or with a nice cup of herbal tea using my herbal tea recipe, energy boosting moringa latte or a dalgona coffee.

I also love to enjoy mine with natural vegan yoghurt, and fresh fruit. A great way to start the day or as an afternoon snack to help with 3.30itis.

🥘Related recipes

Another delicious and simple vegan snack is my rice cake with peanut butter.

Or try my satiating and healthy vegan granola bars.

You might also enjoy these healthy chocolate bliss balls or these matcha balls.

Another recipe using dates is my easy black sesame cookies.

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Another baking recipe that you may love is my vegan ginger cookies. They have crunchy outsides and chewy insides.

Did you enjoy making this healthy vegan crunchy nut clusters? I would love to hear from you, leave me a comment below and give me a rating. This will help me sustain Plant Based Folk. 

Alternatively, did you happen to take a photo of your vegan crunchy nuts clusters? Tag me @plantbasedfolk on Instagram to be featured via stories. If you love sharing your vegan food pics, join the PBF community group.

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Janelle x

vegan crunchy nuts clusters on white and brown paper

Vegan Crunchy Nut Clusters (With Seeds)

Vegan crunchy nut clusters are all-natural and healthy, making them the ideal snack. A combination of various nuts and seeds coated in maple syrup and then baked until golden and crunchy. 
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: Australian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 300 grams
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Almonds raw
  • ½ cup Cashew raw
  • ¼ cup Sunflower seeds raw
  • ¼ cup Sesame seeds raw
  • ⅛ teaspoon Paprika
  • ⅛ cup Dessicated Coconut (shredded coconut)
  • ¼ cup Maple syrup
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Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add all ingredients and mix through, thoroughly coating all nuts and seeds with maple syrup.
    ½ cup Almonds, ½ cup Cashew, ¼ cup Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup Sesame seeds, ⅛ teaspoon Paprika, ⅛ cup Dessicated Coconut, ¼ cup Maple syrup
  • Transfer and flatten the nut mixture into a lined baking tray, ensure the nuts are not overlapping much. Bake in a preheated oven 150C (300F) for 30 minutes. 
  • Allow the tray to fully cool down to room temperature (about 20-30 minutes), then break the nut bar into clusters. Store in an air-tight container.

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Notes

This vegan seeds and nuts cluster recipe will yield 300g once baked.
The nuts covered in maple syrup will bake into a reddish golden colour.
Cooling is important - when the baking time is over, the nuts will still be a little soft. As the nuts cool down to room temperature, they will harden into one solid sheet of nut bar. Use your hands to break off desired size pieces.
A 18x27cm (7”x10½”) baking tray was used to bake these. Use a similar sized tray if possible.
🍴Serving Suggestion
Crunchy nut clusters are awesome on their own or with a nice cuppa from herbal tea recipe, energy boosting moringa latte or a dalgona coffee.
Or enjoy them with natural vegan yoghurt, and fresh fruit. A great way to start the day or as an afternoon snack to help with 3.30itis.
*Shop for your healthy organic groceries at Thrive Market*.

Equipment

Bowl

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.

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  1. suzi

    November 24, 2021 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    whoever said I GIVE THIS RECIPE A 20 OUT OF 5... You convinced me to try it tonite. Oh my YUM!! What if I turn this into a bark? With a dark chocolate bottom? hmmmm dreams of holiday splurges. Not that this recipe isn't fab on its own!!

    Reply
    • Janelle

      November 24, 2021 at 2:57 pm

      Hey Suzy,

      You made my day!!! We love it too, so much so, we did the chocolate version already - here's the Tiktok for it - https://www.tiktok.com/@plantbasedfolk/video/7027015202558233858?lang=en&is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=7026238935618422274

      It's so damn good!!!

      Janelle

      Reply
  2. Amy

    November 04, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a simple yet delicious recipe! Really handy for snacks 🙂 Thanks Janelle!

    Reply
    • Janelle

      November 05, 2021 at 7:18 am

      I'm thrilled you think so Amy and I couldn't agree more. Have a fab day 🙂

      Reply
  3. Anna

    November 03, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    I give this nuts clusters recipe a 20 out of 5. I’ve made it a few times now since you released it Janelle and it is so good. Thank you again.

    Reply

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