New Delhi: It is a difficult task to include all the essential nutrients in your kids’ diet and make those meals taste delicious as well! Seeds are a great option to sneak in nutrition in your kid’s favourite meals. Make these yummy and healthy sunflower seed chocolate bites for your kids this 2025! These seeds might be small in size, but they are a powerhouse for essential vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. These versatile superfoods are loaded with fibre, protein, and antioxidants, making them an excellent addition to your growing kid’s diet.
The popular sunflower seeds will give your little one’s body vitamins B, E and selenium. Sunflower seeds have antioxidant properties that will protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Having these sunflower seeds daily can also reduce any inflammation in your body.
Sunflower seeds chocolate bites
• 200g sunflower seeds
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 60g Dark chocolate
How to make sunflower seed chocolate bites
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 14
1. Preheat the Oven:
• Set your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F.
2. Prepare the Mixture:
• In a bowl, combine sunflower seeds, a pinch of salt, and maple syrup. Mix well until the seeds are evenly coated.
3. Shape the Bites:
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Option 1: Use a small round cookie cutter to press the mixture into flat discs. Remove the cutter slowly to keep the shape intact.
• Option 2: Spoon portions of the mixture directly onto the baking sheet to create clusters.
4. Bake:
• Place the tray in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bites turn golden brown (baking time may vary depending on their size).
5. Cool Completely:
• Allow the bites to cool fully to firm up. Avoid moving them while they’re warm, as they may crumble.
6. Add Chocolate:
• Dip the bottom of the cooled sunflower seed bites in melted dark chocolate or drizzle chocolate over the top for a finishing touch.
Make these healthy sweet treats of sunflower seeds and chocolate bites for your children this year!