• Place the pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds in a food processor or blender. If using separate flaxseeds and chia seeds in place of the TerraSoul blend, add both of those now. Pulse until the seeds are finely ground. Work in batches if needed, and stop before the mixture turns into seed butter.

  Pour the ground seeds into a clean, dry jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add the cocoa powder and, if using it, the already-ground TerraSoul blend. Close the jar and shake well to combine.

  Store the jar in the refrigerator and shake it before each use so every spoonful contains a good mix of the ingredients. Ground seeds contain oils that can develop stale flavors after exposure to air, so keep the lid tightly closed and use a clean, dry spoon.

  Ways to Use ItStir 1 tablespoon into yogurt, oatmeal, or overnight oats, or blend it into a smoothie. Sprinkle it over fruit. For a snack, mix 1 tablespoon of the seed mix with 2 teaspoons of peanut butter or another nut butter, then tuck the mixture into two dates.

Notes

• One heaping tablespoon weighs about 11 g and provides an estimated 50–60 mg of magnesium.