Sweet Nut Mix
This sweet nut mix alleviates all the sweet cravings of a sweet treat without the guilt! Sweet, warm, aromatic and soothing flavours of cinnamon, ginger and mixed spice with a touch of grounding turmeric. With a hint of coconut sugar, these delectable nuts have the perfect sweetness for a highly nutritious snack or addition to breakfast bowls.Use as a grain-free granola sprinkled over plain yoghurt and fresh fruit, or as a topping on chia puddings, or mix in with quality dark chocolate chips for the ultimate trail mix.
Nutritional Profile
Wholesome Human Hero Ingredient: Raw Nuts & Spices
Nuts are a great source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, and they can help regulate body weight because their fats are not fully absorbed. Rich in fibre, they can control food intake, serving as a wonderful way to keep you satiated for longer. Containing unsaturated fats, they are known to offer protective effects against heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
The spices used in this delicious sweet nut mix, such as cinnamon, mixed spice, turmeric, and ginger, aid in controlling blood sugar, boosting immunity, and providing numerous antioxidant benefits.
Ingredients
- 2 cups spray-free raw nuts, almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts
- 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp true cinnamon
- ½ tsp mixed spice
- ¼ tsp turmeric grounded
- ¼ tsp ginger grounded
- 3-4 dried figs, chopped into small pieces
- ½ tsp coconut sugar, optional
Instructions
- PREHEAT oven to 180ºC
- TOSS nuts in 2 tsp of oil and transfer onto a baking sheet, spread out evenly.
- ROAST for 5-10 mins to toast, be careful not to burn.
- COMBINE all other ingredients except the oil in a bowl.
- TOSS roasted nuts in the spice mixture and add the remaining oil while the nuts are warm.
- SERVE cool as nuts will crunch up, and store remaining for a quick, wholesome and tasty snack.
- Store in a glass, air-tight jar at room temperature for up to 1 week
- Try any combination of raw nuts, best to avoid peanuts and cashews
- Try adding seeds like sunflower, pumpkin seeds
- Play with the spices, if you prefer the nuts to be sweeter, swap out turmeric and ginger for allspice and nutmeg
- Create a delicious trail mix and add oil-free dried fruits and/or dark chocolate chips.
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Health Benefits:
- Brain Boosting
- Heart Health
- Hormone Balancing
- Energy Boosting
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