A Healthy Hallo-ween Party Mix

Autumn Mix

Today I experimented putting a grown-up spin on the classic Trail Mix. Inspired by Halloween it motivated me to finally carve my pumpkin . Although a little tedious, sifting through the goo it’s gratifying to use fresh pumpkin seeds as opposed to bulk bought ones.

So I’ll get to it. And this is a party sized portion so great for bringing to people house or even little care packages. Something different then cakes and pies anyways!

This was a two-part roasting process. Firstly I roasted the unsalted almonds in some olive oil, ½ tsp chili powder, ½ tsp paprika and sea salt. About 10 mins at 350.

Next I roasted the washed and dried pumpkin seeds at 400 in olive oil, ½ tsp chili powder, ½ tsp paprika, sea salt and I added red pepper flakes for a kick. Help balance this savoury-spicy-sweet snack.

After cooled I mixed in craisins, diced candied ginger and peanut-butter chippits.

Tip: Adding sea salt to nuts and seeds hot out of the oven is key before cooling.

Ingredients:

1 ½ Cups Craisins

½    Cup Candied Ginger

1 ½ Cups Unsalted Almonds

1     Cup Pumpkin Seeds

1     Package of Reece Peanut-Butter Chippits

1     Tsp Chili Powder

1     Tsp Smoked Paprika

½    Tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Sea Salt to taste.

There’s so many healthy things going on in this bowl I won’t even bore you with facts and figures! I hope everyone enjoys this treat tonight at the Halloween party!