Pumpkin Seed and Nut Crunch Snack Mix
3
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 30 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 1 hr 20 min • Serves: 12 • Difficulty: Easy
This crunchy, sweet and savory mix is the perfect fall snack or cocktail party nibble. We love the little kick of heat from the cayenne and chili powder, and all the different kinds of texture and crunch you get from the nuts and seeds.
Ingredients
Cayenne pepper
1 pinch(es)
Chili powder
½ tsp
Ground cinnamon
2 tsp
Ground nutmeg
½ tsp
Ground ginger
1 tsp
Ground cloves
⅛ tsp
Table salt
¼ tsp
Unsalted dry roasted pumpkin seed kernels
½ cup(s)
Sliced almonds (unsalted, no oil or sugar added)
¼ cup(s)
Shelled pistachio nuts (unsalted, dry roasted or raw, no sugar added)
¼ cup(s)
Quinoa puffs
40 gm, about 1/2 cup
Olive oil
1½ Tbsp
Maple syrup
2 Tbsp
Dried cranberries
2 Tbsp, chopped
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, mix the cayenne, chili powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt.
2
Place the pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds, pistachios, and puffed quinoa in a large nonstick pan, over medium heat, and cook until toasted, about 4-6 minutes. Add the olive oil, maple syrup, and spice blend, and toss to coat. Cook until there is no liquid left in the pan, 1-2 minutes more.
3
Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the snack mix to a parchment lined baking sheet to cool. Once cooled, mix in dried cranberries and store the mix in an air-tight container at room temperature.
4
Serving size: 1/4 cup
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