This super seed mix is a toasted seed sprinkle made with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, linseeds, and warming spices like cumin, coriander, fennel, and turmeric. Unlike raw seed mixes, this version is deeply nutty, aromatic, and savoury, making it an easy way to add crunch, flavour, and texture to salads, soups, yoghurt bowls, roasted vegetables, and grain bowls.
What sets this super seed mix apart is the way the seeds and spices are toasted in stages to bring out their full flavour. It is not just a healthy topping for breakfast bowls but also a versatile finishing sprinkle for savoury dishes.
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Why You'll Love This Super Seed Mix
- Toasted for deeper flavour - Toasting the seeds and spices brings out a warm, nutty, aromatic flavour that raw seed mixes often lack.
- Easy to make ahead - Make a jar in advance and keep it ready for quick breakfasts, lunches, and simple suppers.
- Versatile and practical - Sprinkle it over soups, salads, yoghurt bowls, roasted vegetables, and grain bowls for extra crunch and texture.
- Works on sweet and savoury dishes - Unlike some seed mixes that suit breakfast only, this one is just as good on savoury meals.
- Naturally vegan and gluten-free - A simple pantry recipe that suits a wide range of diets.
- No added oil needed - The natural oils in the seeds and spices are enough to bring out flavour during toasting.
Key Ingredients & Notes
- Linseeds: Linseeds are the main omega-3 seed in this mix and also add fibre. They are also known as flaxseeds and bring a mild nuttiness and a slight crunch.
- Sesame seeds: White and black sesame seeds add a rich, nutty flavour and provide visual contrast to the mix. They also help round out the texture with their smaller, more delicate crunch.
- Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds: These give the mix its bulk, crunch, and savoury character. They are the larger seeds in the blend, so they help make it feel hearty rather than dusty or fiddly.
- CCF spices: Cumin, coriander, and fennel bring warmth and aromatic depth to the mix. They are often paired together in Ayurvedic cooking as a digestive aid, and give this recipe a more distinctive flavour than a plain seed blend.
- Turmeric: Turmeric gives the mix its golden colour and adds an earthy background note. Stirring it through while the seeds are still warm helps it coat the mix more evenly.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How To Make Super Seed Mix
- Add the turmeric to a large heatproof bowl and set aside. The warm seeds will be tipped into this bowl as they are toasted, helping the turmeric coat them evenly.
- Heat a dry frying pan over medium-low heat. Start with the pumpkin seeds, as they are among the largest seeds in the mix and take a little longer to colour. Toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until lightly golden, then tip into the bowl with the turmeric.
- Toast the sunflower seeds next for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until golden, then add them to the bowl.
- Toast the white and black sesame seeds for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until the white sesame seeds are lightly golden. They toast quickly, so keep them moving in the pan. Transfer to the bowl.
- Toast the linseeds for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and just starting to pop, then add them to the bowl.
- Finish with the cumin and fennel seeds, toasting for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant before transferring them to the bowl.
- Add the coriander seeds to the pan and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly coloured. Tip them into a pestle and mortar and crush them lightly so they split slightly, then add them to the bowl.
- Stir well so the turmeric coats the warm, toasted seeds and spices evenly.
- Leave the mix to cool completely, then transfer it to a clean, airtight container.
How To Use Super Seeds Mix
For Breakfast
- Porridge.
- Overnight oats.
- Yoghurt bowls.
- Smoothie bowls.
For Savoury Dishes
- Soups.
- Salads.
- Grain bowls.
- Roasted vegetables.
- Avocado toast.
As a Finishing Sprinkle
- Hummus.
- Dips.
- Labneh-style yoghurt.
- Soft cheese toast.
Substitutions & Variations
- Swap linseeds with chia seeds.
- Add chilli flakes for heat.
- Add salt for a more savoury version.
- Lightly crush some of the finishes mix for better cling.
Equipment
For this recipe, you will need:
- Pestle and mortar - for lightly crushing the toasted coriander seeds
- Frying pan - to toast the seeds and spices
- Digital scales - for accurate measuring
Storage
Store in an airtight jar. Always use a clean, dry spoon when scooping. The super seed mix should keep for three months and even longer.
Chefs Tips
Toast the seeds over a gentle heat.
Keep the heat low to medium so the seeds and spices toast evenly without catching. Burnt seeds will give the mix a bitter taste, whereas gentle toasting brings out a warm, nutty flavour.
Do not leave the pan unattended.
Seeds and spices can burn quickly, especially the sesame and cumin. Stay close to the pan and stir often once the smaller seeds go in.
Toast in stages
The smaller seeds, such as sesame and linseeds, toast much faster than pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Toasting everything in stages helps you get even colour and flavour without burning the more delicate seeds.
Mix with the turmeric while the seeds are still warm
Adding the turmeric while the seeds are still warm helps it coat the mix more evenly. This recipe uses no added oil, so it relies on the natural oils released by the seeds and spices during toasting.
Make small batches for the best flavour.
A smaller batch is easier to use while it is still fresh and crunchy. It also reduces the risk of the seeds turning stale or losing their texture before you finish the jar.
Lightly crush some of the mix before serving.
If you want the mix to sit more neatly on yoghurt, salads, or roasted vegetables, lightly crush a spoonful or two before serving. Doing this helps the flavours spread more evenly and stops the larger seeds rolling off.
FAQs
Super seed mix is a blend of seeds used as a topping for breakfasts, salads, soups, and other dishes to add crunch, flavour, and texture. This version is toasted and includes warming spices like cumin, coriander, fennel, and turmeric, which give it more savoury depth than a plain seed mix.
Yes, super seed mix can be a healthy addition to meals because it contains a range of seeds that provide fibre, healthy fats, and texture. Use it as part of a balanced diet.
Yes. Linseed and flaxseed are the same seed. In the UK, linseed is a common term, while flaxseed is also widely used.
Yes. Many super seed mix recipes include chia and hemp seeds, but this version does not, making it simpler and often more affordable. It still gives you plenty of crunch, flavour, and texture from linseeds, sesame, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
Recipes to Serve With Super Seed Mix
Sprinkle this super seed mix over soups, salads, roasted vegetables, and grain bowls to add crunch, texture, and savoury flavour.
📖 Recipe
Super Seed Mix
Equipment
- 2 250 ml Jars
Ingredients
- 50 gms Pumpkin seed
- 50 gms Sunflower seed
- 25 gms White Sesame seed
- 25 gms Black Sesame seed
- 25 gms Linseeds
- 10 gms Fennel seeds
- 10 gms Cumin seeds
- 10 gms Coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon Turmeric
Instructions
- Add the turmeric to a bowl and set aside.
- Heat a dry frying pan over a low to medium heat. Add the pumpkin seeds and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until lightly golden. Tip into the bowl with the turmeric.
- Add the sunflower seeds to the pan and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until golden. Transfer to the bowl.
- Add the white and black sesame seeds to the pan and toast together for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until the white sesame seeds are lightly golden. Transfer to the bowl.
- Add the linseeds to the pan and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and just beginning to pop. Transfer to the bowl.
- Add the fennel seeds and cumin seeds to the pan and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Transfer to the bowl.
- Add the coriander seeds to the pan and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly coloured. Crush them lightly in a pestle and mortar so they split slightly, then add them to the bowl.
- Stir everything together well so the turmeric coats the warm seeds and spices evenly.
- Leave the mixture to cool completely, then transfer to a clean, dry airtight jar
- Use as a crunchy topping for salads, soups, yoghurt, grain bowls or roasted vegetables
Food Safety
- Wash your hands regularly while preparing, handling and cooking food.
- Wipe down countertops and high-contact points regularly.
- If you cook meat and fish, do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw meat. Use separate chopping boards for meat and fish. Wash your chopping boards immediately after use.
- Thoroughly cook food to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C).
- Don't leave food at room temperature for extended periods (more than 2 hours).
- Store food correctly.
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