Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F.
Prepare the Seed Mixture:
In a mixing bowl, combine the sunflower seeds, a pinch of salt, and the maple syrup. Stir until the seeds are evenly coated.
Shape the Bites:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
To make flat discs, press some of the seed mixture into a small round cookie cutter placed on the baking sheet, then carefully lift the cutter to leave the shaped mixture behind.
Alternatively, you can spoon small portions of the mixture directly onto the baking sheet to create clusters.
Bake:
Bake the sunflower seed bites in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. The baking time may vary depending on the size of your bites or clusters.
Once baked, allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet to firm up. Avoid moving them while they’re still warm, as they may break apart.
Add the Chocolate:
Once the bites have cooled, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
Dip the bottom of each sunflower seed bite into the melted chocolate, or drizzle the chocolate over the top for a decorative finish.
Place the chocolate-coated bites back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and allow the chocolate to set before serving.