Protein-Boosted Mixed Nuts and Dried Fruit
10min
5min
1
384
Chef's Note
For the best flavor, toast the nuts just until they become fragrant - about 5 minutes. Over-toasting can make them bitter. You can prepare a larger batch of this mix and store it in an airtight container for up to a week for quick grab-and-go snacks.
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Ingredients
15 g almonds
10 g walnuts
10 g pistachios (shelled)
10 g dried cranberries
10 g dried apricots
25 g whey protein powder (unflavored)
1 tsp honey
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- 2
In a small bowl, mix 15g almonds, 10g walnuts, and 10g pistachios.
- 3
Spread the nuts on a small baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- 4
While nuts are toasting, chop 10g dried apricots into small pieces.
- 5
In a medium bowl, combine 25g whey protein powder, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp salt.
- 6
Remove nuts from oven and let cool for 2 minutes.
- 7
Add the warm nuts to the protein powder mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- 8
Drizzle 1 tsp honey over the mixture and stir to combine.
- 9
Add 10g dried cranberries and the chopped apricots to the mixture and toss gently.
- 10
Allow to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container or serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
384
34g
34g
12g
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