Spicy-Sweet Mole Pumpkin Seed Clusters

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less, to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• 2 cups flaked corn cereal, lightly crushed

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the almond butter, honey, cayenne, salt and cocoa powder. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and add the pumpkin seeds and cereal. Stir to combine, then transfer to the prepared pan. Using 2 spoons, separate the mixture into small clusters. Set aside to cool.