Easy Party Mix

If you crave that popular party mix made with rice cereal, you are going to love this grain-free alternative made with nuts, seeds, and a hint of maple syrup.

By Megan Gilmore | Experience Life

If you crave that popular party mix made with rice cereal, you are going to love this grain-free alternative. Loaded with B vitamins, this tastes surprisingly similar to the less-healthy version and is incredibly easy to prepare using any nuts or seeds you have on hand.

Makes 2 cups
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup raw pecans
1 cup hulled sunflower seeds
1 tsp. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 tsp. fine sea salt

Directions

STEP 1

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

STEP 2

In a large bowl, stir together all the ingredients. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet in a flat, single layer without too many clumps.

STEP 3

Bake for 35 minutes, tossing the mixture a couple of times throughout. Cool completely (the nuts will be crunchy once cool).

STEP 4

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

STEP 5

Tip: Cooking raw nuts at a low temperature prevents browning, which can form acrylamide, a probable human carcinogen.

Photography by: Erin Scott

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