Spicy Nut Mix

Serves: 20

carol Roper

An outrageous blend of nuts, soybeans, and spices makes a supercharged snack that provides an energy boost.

ingredients

Don’t be put off by the number of ingredients — the mix takes just 5 minutes to put together. We recommend packing small amounts of the cooled mixture into resealable bags for quick grab-and-go snacks.
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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1. 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.
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2. 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.