Description
Serve this tasty and easy snack all year long.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces whole natural almonds
Instructions
Heat the almonds in a dry frying pan for about 1-2 minutes, then add 1 tablespoon water. When the liquid has almost evaporated (just a few seconds), add the sugar and cinnamon, tossing to coat. Remove from the heat and cool. Share between 4 small pots or sealable bags and enjoy as a classic almond snack.
Description
The tartness of lemons complements the sweet subtle taste of walnuts in this quick bread recipe. The addition of blueberries offers a colorful antioxidant boost.
ingredients
Bread
- 1 cup California walnuts, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pure
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted, melted
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
Tip: Leftover buttermilk can be frozen for future use. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to the recipe.
Glaze
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
Description
Chocolate glazed pecans are tossed with dried tart cherries, yogurt covered raisins, and a few pretzels to add saltiness to this snack mix.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1 large egg white
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 cup dried tart cherries
- 1 cup small pretzels
- 3/4 cup yogurt covered raisins
Instructions
- Whisk together egg white, brown sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until well blended. Add about 1 tablespoon water to thin mixture slightly. Fold in pecan halves until well coated. Spread mixture onto parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 325 degrees F. for about 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture well set. Stir pecan mixture several times during baking. Allow pecans to cool completely and transfer to a bowl. Mix in dried cherries, pretzels, and yogurt covered raisins.
Description
Prefer savory over sweet at snack time? These gluten-free Savory Spiced Pecan Energy Bites will provide sustaining fuel and wake up your taste buds with a spicy kick.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the oats and pecans until it becomes a fine, almost a flour-like consistency.
- Then add the salt, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, tahini, honey, and Dijon mustard. Pulse until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon scoop out the mixture and shape into a ball. (Shape into a ball vs. rolling or the mixture will crumble.) Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Store in the refrigerator.
