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    Crunchy Maple Mesquite Vegan Snack Clusters

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    By Alisa Fleming on May 20, 2012 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy-Free Snack Recipes

    Ever since I dreamed up this Naturally-Fortified Molasses Almond Crunch Recipe (or Super-Grain Clusters – I had so much trouble deciding on a name!), I’ve been addicted to trialing new flavors with this vegan snack cluster concept. I just love their portability, audible crunch, and the way that I can easily pack some wholesome ingredients in there. Plus, they are MIGHTY tasty.

    The recipe variation below was inspired by the recipe for Mesquite Candied Pecans in the cookbook, Practically Raw. The author, Amber Shea Crawley, had the genius idea to pair maple syrup with mesquite, and jazz it up with a squeeze of lemon. The end result is an amazing flavor combination! I gifted a bag of these Sweet Maple Mesquite Crunchy Vegan Snack Clusters to my in-laws, and heard nothing but raves. My mother-in-law proclaimed it highly addictive, and grandma seemed to agree – we couldn’t keep her away from it!

    Maple Mesquite Crunchy Vegan Snack Clusters

    I realize Mesquite Flour may be a new flavor to many people, but it is one worth seeking out, particularly for dairy-free (and / or gluten-free) consumers. It has a unique flavor that seems almost malted to my taste buds, which I adore since most “malted” foods are off limits to those who are dairy-free or gluten-free. If you can’t find mesquite flour, then you could sub cocoa powder or carob powder in an equivalent amount – it will still be a very tasty vegan snack! I haven’t trialed these options, because I’m too in love with the mesquite version, but they should also add a hint of deep flavor for delicious results.

    If you do venture a package of Mesquite, you can use it in the recipe below (naturally) and in my Super Natural Mesquite Chocolate Chips Cookies Recipe – yeah, they’re that good.

    Maple Mesquite Crunchy Vegan Snack Clusters

    Crunchy Sweet Maple Mesquite Clusters
     
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    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    20 mins
    Total time
    30 mins
     
    Recipe inspired by a combination of my Naturally-Fortified Super Grain Cereal Clusters Recipe and the Mesquite Candied Pecans recipe from [/i]Practically Raw by Amber Shea Crawley.
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Serves: 8 snacks
    Ingredients
    • 2 Cups Whole Grain Cereal (I use Uncle Sam Cereal)
    • ½ Cup Almond Slices
    • 6 Tablespoons (1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons) Maple Syrup
    • 1 Tablespoon Almond Butter
    • 4 Teaspoons Mesquite Flour (can sub cocoa powder or carob powder in a pinch for a different flavor vibe)
    • 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
    • ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ Teaspoon Cinnamon
    Instructions
    1. Preheat your oven to 250ºF and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
    2. Place the cereal and almond slices in a large bowl and stir gently, just to combine.
    3. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the maple syrup, almond butter, mesquite flour, lemon juice, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
    4. Pour the maple mixture over the cereal mix, and gently stir to coat as thoroughly as possible.
    5. Spread the cereal mixture out on your prepared baking sheet.
    6. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the clusters appear lightly toasted, but not burnt.
    7. Allow the mixture to cool for at least 15 minutes. It will firm up and become crispy the longer it cools.
    8. You can break it into smaller pieces, if desired.
    Notes
    This recipe is Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy free, Egg free, optionally Gluten free, optionally Nut free, Peanut free, Soy free, optionally Wheat free, and Refined Sugar free.
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    2. Ricki on August 6, 2012 4:44 pm

      Sounds fabulous! I just assumed from the title it was mostly nuts–but no! And I love the idea of the cereal in here. Great recipe. 🙂

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