We use this homemade "superfood" sprinkle mix on so many things, that I thought it was about time that I shared the recipe. Easy to adapt with different nuts, seeds and other crunchy ingredients and so many different ways to use them. A really simple way to give a nutrient boost to your meals and snacks.
The word "superfood" is a bit subjective, so take it with a pinch of salt (not literally). But it is just what we call this mix in our house as it is packed full of so much goodness!
It is really nutrient dense, and such a simple way to boost the amount of plants you are getting into our diet. High in protein, fiber and good fats - this mix has got it all.
Our Superfood sprinkles is a mixture of cashews, almonds, pistachios, sunflower, pumpkin and chia seeds, freeze dried berries, bee pollen and puffed quinoa. But the great thing is, you can adapt it in so many different ways.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Freeze dried berries - A mixture of freeze dried strawberries and raspberries add some sweetness and lots of color. Any dried berries will work. We buy our Freeze Dried Berries on Amazon.
- Puffed quinoa - Such an easy way to give a protein boost to this sprinkle mix and it bulks it out in a budget friendly way too. We buy our Puffed Quinoa on Amazon.
- Bee pollen - This is a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Take a look at the Benefits of Bee Pollen.
- Seeds - We used a mixture of sunflower, pumpkin and chia seeds.
- Nuts - We used a mixture of almonds, cashews and pistachios. You can grind them up really small, or leave them a bit chunkier.
Variations
The best thing about this seeds and nut mix is how easy it is to adapt - almost anything goes! Don't stress over measurements, as you can add more of something, and less of something else.
A great way to use up the little bits of seeds and nuts you have left in bags or jars. Here are some of our other favorite things to add:
- Nuts - We used almonds, cashews and pistachios. But you could crush up peanuts, walnuts, pecans or any other nuts.
- Seeds - Just like the nuts, any seeds will work. Use a mixture of sizes so there is a variety of texture. We also like to add flax seeds/linseeds.
- Cacao - To add a chocolatey twist on this, add a little cacao powder.
- Coconut - Some desiccated coconut would add a tropical vibe to this and add a little sweetness too.
- Dried fruit - Other dried fruit like cherries, raisins, goji berries and cranberries would all work well.
How To Make Superfood Sprinkles - Step by Step
- Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to a jar.
- Step 2: Shake the jar or use a spoon to mix thoroughly.
Ways To Use Superfood Sprinkles
We put thee on almost everything. It's such an easy way to add a nutritious boost to breakfasts, desserts and snacks. Basically, anything sweet, we put this on top.
Breakfast - We put this on to cereal, porridge, pancakes and waffles. Take a look at our Microwave Porridge, Mini Pancakes and Oat Waffles. It's also good on Overnight Oats.
Desserts - Sprinkle some of this on top of yogurt and fruit bowls or even ice cream to make it a bit more nutritious. It's good on our Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse too.
Snacks - These always go on top of our Chocolate Rice Cakes which is our kid's favorite snack at the moment. We also put them on our Homemade Chocolate Buttons and our homemade baked donuts, which the recipe for that will be coming very soon.
About the Nutritional Info
- The nutritional information is to be used as a guide only. Because this is a mixture of lots of different ingredients, when you take a spoonful out you don't know how much of each ingredient is there. It could be mostly nuts, or mostly berries, which would be different nutritionally. But we have just done it based on per serving, which is 2 teaspoons.
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Recipe
Superfood Sprinkles
Ingredients
- 15 g (0.5 cups) Freeze dried raspberries
- 15 g (0.5 cups) Freeze dried strawberries
- 10 g (0.25 cups) Puffed quinoa
- 35 g (0.25 cups) Bee pollen
- 40 g (0.25 cups) Mixed seeds
- 15 g (0.25 cups) Chia seeds
- 90 g (0.66 cups) Mixed nuts - crushed
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a jar.
- Shake the jar or use a spoon to mix thoroughly.
Recipe Tips
- The nutritional information is to be used as a guide only. Because this is a mixture of lots of different ingredients, when you take a spoonful out you don't know how much of each ingredient is there. It could be mostly nuts, or mostly berries, which would be different nutritionally. But we have just done it based on per serving, which is 2 teaspoons.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Hannah G says
So tasty! I love the idea of a sprinkle of extra nutrients. I used sunflower, pumpkin and chia seeds, freeze dried apple and raspberry and mixed chopped nuts. It’s delicious and hard not to just eat a sprinkle! Thanks for the inspiration.