Maple Cinnamon Trail Mix
Modified from Alive Magazine. Serves 6.
2 Tbsp butter *
1/2 cup pecans, halved
1/2 cup almonds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup dried cherries, cranberries, blueberries, or goji berries
1/3 cup dried pitted prunes, chopped
In skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add pecans, almonds, and pumpkin seeds.
Cook 3 minutes, stirring regularly.
Add maple syrup and cinnamon to skillet, and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Toss in coconut and stir well.
Remove from heat and place maple mixture in bowl to cool.
Stir in cherries or other dried fruits and prunes; mix well.
* If you used unsalted butter, add a dash of sea salt.
You can also have fun with this recipe and change it up with some different nuts such as cashews, walnuts and sunflower seeds. Possibilities are endless.
1/2 cup pecans, halved
1/2 cup almonds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup dried cherries, cranberries, blueberries, or goji berries
1/3 cup dried pitted prunes, chopped
In skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add pecans, almonds, and pumpkin seeds.
Cook 3 minutes, stirring regularly.
Add maple syrup and cinnamon to skillet, and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Toss in coconut and stir well.
Remove from heat and place maple mixture in bowl to cool.
Stir in cherries or other dried fruits and prunes; mix well.
* If you used unsalted butter, add a dash of sea salt.
You can also have fun with this recipe and change it up with some different nuts such as cashews, walnuts and sunflower seeds. Possibilities are endless.
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