Maple Cayenne Pecans

[cs_content][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]Maple Cayenne Pecans\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”5″ ][cs_element_text _id=”6″ ][cs_content_seo]Recipe courtesy of The American Institute of Cancer Research\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”7″ ][cs_content_seo]Sharing is caring\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”8″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”9″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”10″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”11″ ][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][cs_element_gap _id=”12″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”13″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”14″ ][cs_element_text _id=”15″ ][cs_content_seo]Having healthy snacks on hand can help fight hunger throughout the workday. This easy, portable mix is quick to make and lasts all week. Pecans pack healthy fatty acids and protein that keep you full longer. This hot and sweet spice blend adds a kick of flavor to satiate your midday cravings.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”16″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”17″ ][cs_content_seo]Ingredients\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”18″ ][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][cs_element_text _id=”19″ ][cs_content_seo]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

Makes 4 servings (1/4). Per serving: 190 calories, 19 g total fat (2.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 7 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 150 mg sodium, 4 g sugar, 3 g added sugar.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”20″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”21″ ][cs_content_seo]Directions\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”22″ ][cs_element_text _id=”23″ ][cs_content_seo]Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease pan lightly with oil. In a medium bowl, combine all other ingredients. Spread pecans evenly on baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove sheet from oven and transfer to a platter or plate, allowing the pecans to cool fully for 30 minutes before eating.
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