Squirrels Gourmet Nut Bowl (Printable Version)

Delightful crunchy mix with roasted nuts, seeds, and dried fruit for a protein-packed treat.

# What You Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 2.1 oz raw almonds
02 - 2.1 oz raw walnuts
03 - 2.1 oz raw hazelnuts

→ Seeds

04 - 1.1 oz pumpkin seeds
05 - 1.1 oz sunflower seeds

→ Dried Fruit

06 - 1.4 oz dried cranberries

→ Flavorings

07 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
08 - 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
09 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
10 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, optional

# Steps:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds into a large mixing bowl.
03 - Whisk melted coconut oil, maple syrup, sea salt, and cinnamon (if using) in a small bowl; pour over nuts and seeds and toss thoroughly to coat.
04 - Evenly spread the nut and seed mixture on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once at the halfway point, until golden and fragrant; monitor closely to prevent burning.
06 - Remove from oven, allow to cool completely, then fold in dried cranberries before serving or storing.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Crunchy and flavorful mix
  • Protein-packed and vegetarian
02 -
  • Contains tree nuts that may trigger allergies.
  • Watch roasting times to prevent burning.
03 -
  • Toss in roasted cocoa nibs after baking for extra crunch.
  • Swap dried cranberries with chopped apricots or raisins for different flavors.
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