Saturday, April 4, 2009

Spiced nut clusters

Holly sends another chewy HIT!








Find a new favorite combo when you mix
walnuts,pumpkin seeds, and cranberries
with an array of spices. Honey holds the
ingredients together and naturally
sweetens this snack without spiking your
blood sugar.Chewy and delicious!


Serves: 8; Serving = 2 clusters

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Cook: 30 min

Total: 1 hr


Ingredients:
1 large omega-3-enriched egg white
1 Tbsp honey
1 c walnuts
1/2 c raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/3 c dried cranberries
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cardamom


Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking
sheet with parchment paper.


2. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white and honey.
Add the walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and cranberries.
Sprinkle with the cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom
and toss to coat well.


3. Drop by 1/8-cup measures on the prepared baking
sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until browned.


4. Let stand on a rack for about 30 minutes, or until
completely cooled.



Nutritional summary:
Calories: 91
Carbohydrates (g): 5
Calcium (mg): 11
Fiber(g): 1
Omega-3(g): 0.6
Vitamin D (IU): 0




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