Healthy Yummy Snacks

Last week I participating in a huge small business expo. It was a bit of a last minute idea and I scurried around the house to figure out what to present as well as what to hand out. I created a recipe only the night before the event but it was a hit.. not only from a deliciousness perspective but also from a health perspective. It is incredibly heart healthy and has the added benefit of filling you up without filling you out. Calories wise it is just less than 200 calories for approx 1/3 cup worth. I plan to play around with the recipe further as time allows - but for now.. Here you go. I hope you enjoy it!

"Key To My Heart" Trail Mix

Ingredients:

1 ½ cup Walnuts

1 ½ cup Almonds

¼ cup Sunflower seeds

¼ cup Pumpkin seeds

¼ cup Flax seeds

½ cup Dried cherries

3 tablespoons Honey

1 tablespoon Maple Syrup

¼ teaspoon Ground cinnamon

1 ½ teaspoon Course Salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325.

• Mix the nuts and seeds. Set aside.
• In separate bowl, mix the honey, maple syrup, salt and cinnamon.
• Toss with the nut mix.
• Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes.
• Add the cherries and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Once out of the oven, transfer mix to glass bowl to prevent sticking.

Makes 12 servings.

Health Benefits

Western Medicine:

This mix is loaded with Vitamin E, Vitamin B, protein, minerals, Omega -3 essential fatty acids, and more! Not only is it heart healthy because it’s packed with antioxidants but it allows for sustained energy!

Eastern Medicine:

This is a powerful energy tonic and has the ability to warm the body’s energy channels. It also benefits the Kidney energy which is important for reproductive health (both men and women) and protects against stress.

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