Easy Party Mix

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Vegan

Vegetarian

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.

Makes2 cups
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes

Ingredients
Directions

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.

Nutritional information

Photography by: Erin Scott

By Megan Gilmore

Megan Gilmore is a certified nutrition consultant and the creator of the healthy-living blog Detoxinista. Her most recent cookbook, No Excuses Detox, focuses on quick-to-prepare, affordable, whole-food recipes. Follow her @detoxinista.