Maple Cayenne Pecans

Maple Cayenne Pecans

Having healthy snacks on hand can help fight hunger throughout the workday. This easy, portable mix is quick to make and lasts all week. 

CAL/SERV :

194

PREP TIME :

N/A

YIELDS :

4 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

N/A

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 tsp coconut oil (or other oil, like olive or walnut oil)
  • 1 cup raw pecan halves
  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt (or regular salt)
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Grease pan lightly with oil. In a medium bowl, combine all other ingredients.
  3. Spread pecans evenly on baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
  4. Remove sheet from oven and transfer to a platter or plate, allowing the pecans to cool fully for 30 minutes before eating.

Nutrition (per serving):

194 calories, 19 g fat (1 saturated), 7 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 146 mg sodium, 2 g protein

 Courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research