Power-Packed Pumpkin Seed Brittle Bites
Pumpkin seeds are incredibly high in zinc, a mineral critical for maintaining a normal sense of taste and appetite. These tiny, concentrated bites offer high reward for very little chewing effort.
Gentle for low appetite.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- A tiny pinch of sea salt
How to make it
- Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until they start to pop.
- Pour in the maple syrup and salt, stirring quickly as it bubbles and thickens (about 1 minute).
- Pour the sticky mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper, flatten it out, and let it cool completely until hardened before breaking into bite-sized pieces.
A whole-food, plant-based recipe from The Simple Healing Kitchen, created by Karen Khan, RN, RD as a companion to the cookbook for people in cancer care. This is educational nutrition information only — not medical advice. Always consult your care team.