Some people prefer to eat three square meals per day, and that may work for them, but I find snacking to be totally beneficial for most (and myself!). Snacks can help regulate blood sugar levels, manage satiety, improve focus and concentration, and help ward off the infamous 3 pm “crash” in energy. Additionally, snacks are often vital in helping active folks consume adequate calories.
This month’s Recipe Redux theme is Start Smoking in the New Year. Bloggers were asked to create a recipe highlighting smoked or spiced foods, and these Maple Spiced Nuts make a nutritionally valuable and delicious snack. They’re a satisfying blend of sweet, salty, and spicy: the maple syrup creates a perfect crust of sweetness, and the cayenne pepper adds an interesting bite.
Maple Spiced Nuts
2016-09-19 06:23:27
Serves 8
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Dash of nutmeg
- Dash of chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Measure the nuts into a medium-sized bowl and toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. Drizzle the liquid mixture over the nuts and stir to thoroughly coat.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
- SR Clients: 1 serving (1/4 cup) = Level 1 (50%) snack, Level 3 appetizer, or 1 add-on
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