TAILGATE PARTY NUT MIX
Serve at parties or place servings into resealable bags to stash at work or in the car.
(Number of Powerfoods: 4)
1 CUP PUMPKIN SEEDS
1 TEASPOON CANOLA OIL
1 CUP WHOLE ALMONDS
1 CUP PECAN HALVES
2 TABLESPOONS MAPLE SYRUP
½ TEASPOON GROUND CINNAMON
½ TEASPOON GROUND NUTMEG
½ TEASPOON GROUND ALLSPICE
½ TEASPOONSEA SALT
1 CUP ORANGE-FLAVORED DRIED CRANBERRIES1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Put the pumpkin seeds in a
bowl and coat with the oil. Spread the seeds on the baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes,
stirring several times.
2. Place the pumpkin seeds, almonds, and pecans in a medium bowl and stir in the maple syrup to
coat. Mix the cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt in a small bowl. Add to the nuts and stir well.
3. Spread the mixture on the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dry.
Check often to avoid burning. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
4. Place the mix in a bowl and stir in the cranberries.
Makes 12 ¼-cup servings.
Per serving: 260 calories, 7 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates, 20 g fat (2 g saturated), 105 mg sodium, 3
g fiber
ABS DIET POWER TIP
Fresh out of pecan halves? Then switch-hit with walnuts or shelled pistachios. Both may do a
number on your LDL (bad) cholesterol. A recent report from Penn State University researchers
found that one or two servings of nuts a day can lower LDL cholesterol by up to 12 percent.
The magic likely comes from the heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, phytosterols, and fiber in
the nuts.