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Healthy Clean Eating Protein Snack Mix Recipe for Crunchy Energy

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A crunchy, protein-packed snack mix made with roasted chickpeas, nuts, seeds, and warming spices, perfect for guilt-free energy anytime.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup roasted chickpeas
  • ½ cup raw almonds
  • ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • ¼ cup raw sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted chickpeas, raw almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and shredded coconut. Stir to mix evenly.
  3. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, smoked paprika, and sea salt until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
  5. Spread the coated mix in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, avoiding crowding.
  6. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 8 minutes to prevent burning and promote even toasting.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet to allow the mix to crisp up.
  8. Transfer to an airtight container once cool and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Stir the mix frequently while roasting to avoid burning. Melt coconut oil gently to prevent separation. Let the mix cool completely for best crunch. You can toast nuts and seeds separately on stovetop for deeper flavor. Adjust spices to taste, adding cayenne for heat if desired. For nut-free version, replace almonds and pumpkin seeds with more sunflower seeds and roasted soy nuts. Air frying at 320°F for 12 minutes is a faster alternative.

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