Heart Healthy Candied Nuts & Seeds

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups raw walnuts

• 2 cups raw pecans

• 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds

• 2/3 cup pure maple syrup

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• 2 tsp sea salt or pink salt

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix well to combine.

• Spread mixture out evenly on a baking sheet and put into the oven for 20-30 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and fragrant.

• Sprinkle with flaky salt (optional) and let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.

• Enjoy!

NOTES:

• Feel free to play around and switch up the types of nuts and seeds. Almonds or cashews would be delish!

• Use them to top salads, add to a charcuterie board or just snack on by themselves.

• I like to put them into a cute jar as a gift to my neighbors for Christmas. They would make a yummy homemade hostess gift too!