Spicy Nut Mix
Serves: 20
Details:
An outrageous blend of nuts, soybeans, and spices makes a supercharged snack that provides an energy boost. (Phase 1)
Tip:
Roasted edamame is available at supermarkets and specialty stores. If you can’t find it, just add more of any other nut to make 5 cups.
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 cup unsalted soy nuts
- 1 cup roasted edamame
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- 1 cup walnut pieces
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup granular sugar substitute
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Nutritional Information:
153 calories
13 g total fat (1 g sat)
0 mg cholesterol
6 g carbohydrate
6 g protein
2 g fiber
243 mg sodium
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Directions:
- Preheat oven to 225° F. In a small bowl, add first 6 ingredients and blend. In a large bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Whisk in spice mixture. Add nuts and sugar substitute; toss to coat.
- Evenly divide nut mixture between two nonstick baking sheets, preferably with sides. (If sheets are not nonstick, line them with parchment paper.) Spread nuts to evenly cover sheets. Bake 1 hour 5 minutes, until nuts are dry and toasted. Stir every 20 minutes. Cool on baking sheet.
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