Sweet-Spicy Mole Pumpkin Seed Clusters

½ cup almond butter

½ cup honey

½-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less, to taste)

½ teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

2 cups flaked corn cereal, lightly crushed

Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper.

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.

Serves 12.

Nutrition values per serving: 230 calories, 14 g fat (2 g saturated, 0 trains), 21 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 13 g sugar, 8 g protein, 0 cholesterol, 160 mg sodium.

Alison Ladman, Associated Press