Cinnamon Ginger Nuts Food

GINGERBREAD GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a half-sheet pan with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts, salt, cinnamon and ground ginger. Stir to combine.
• Stir in the oil, maple syrup, molasses and vanilla. Turn the granola out onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and top with coconut flakes (if using). Stir up the mixture to make sure the granola cooks evenly.
• Return the pan to the oven for 8 to 11 more minutes, or until the granola is lightly golden on top. It will continue to crisp up as it cools.
• Top the granola with the chopped cranberries and candied ginger. Let the granola cool before breaking it into pieces and enjoying.
• Store the granola in an airtight container. It should stay fresh for 1 to 2 weeks. Store in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.

CANDIED NUTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
• Blanch nuts in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and dry them off in a kitchen towel. Lightly toss them into the sugar mixture until coated. Remove nuts, and set aside the sugar spice mixture.
• Bring the oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pan to 330 to 350 degrees-F (do not let the oil burn). *Hint: place 1 nut in the oil and when it starts to sizzle, add the rest of the nuts.
• Fry approximately 1 minute, the nuts will turn golden in color, and float. Remove from the oil and add directly to the sugar mixture and toss again. Carefully remove nuts and shake off excess sugar, let cool and serve.
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EASY & HEALTHY SPICED NUTS RECIPE (SUGAR FREE)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325 degrees and line a small cookie sheet with parchment or silicone.
• Combine all the spices in a medium bowl that will hold the nuts, too. Add oil and mix until smooth.
• Dump the nuts into the bowl and stir until they are evenly coated and spread evenly on the prepared pan in a single layer.
• Bake nuts for 12-15 minutes, stirring at the halfway point.
• Remove from oven and stir once more before letting sit on pan to cool for about an hour. Store in an airtight container.

CINNAMON SPICED NUTS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• 2. In a bowl, beat egg white until frothy
• 3. Stir in Brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and vanilla. Add nuts; stir to coat.
• 4. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely. Store in an airtight container in freezer.