Pumpkin Seed Brittle

4-ingredient vegan protein snack, loaded with mood enhancing nutrients like tryptophan and dopamine. 

Ingredients:

• 1 egg white
• 1/4 cup honey
• ¼  tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups raw, shelled pumpkin seeds

Instructions:

1. Whisk the egg white in a medium bowl until foamy. Mix in honey and salt, then add pumpkin seeds. Toss until the seeds are coated.
2. Tip the contents of the bowl onto a rimmed cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, and spread evenly into a thin layer, about 12 inches by 8 inches rectangle.
3. Roast in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden and glossy, checking the seeds a few times to make sure they don’t burn.
4. Allow to cool in the pan before breaking into clusters. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

1 piece = 2 ½ inch by 1 ½ inch = 1 fat, 1/3 starch