Squirrels Gourmet Nut Bowl (Printable Version)

Delightful mix of roasted nuts, seeds, and dried cranberries for a wholesome crunchy snack.

# Components:

→ Nuts

01 - 2.1 oz raw almonds
02 - 2.1 oz raw walnuts
03 - 2.1 oz raw hazelnuts

→ Seeds

04 - 1.1 oz pumpkin seeds
05 - 1.1 oz sunflower seeds

→ Dried Fruit

06 - 1.4 oz dried cranberries

→ Flavorings

07 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
08 - 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
09 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
10 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Place almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds into a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, maple syrup, sea salt, and cinnamon if using, then pour over the nut and seed blend, tossing to coat evenly.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking tray and roast for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and aromatic. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
05 - Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before stirring in dried cranberries.
06 - Serve immediately in a bowl or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crispy roasted nuts and seeds
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Contains tree nuts which may pose allergies.
  • Roast nuts carefully to avoid burning for best flavor.
03 -
  • Toss in 1–2 tbsp roasted cocoa nibs after baking for extra crunch.
  • Swap dried cranberries with chopped dried apricots or raisins to vary the flavor.
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