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Dr B's Brain Power Trail Mix

Eat for energy while hiking or just as a snack while at home
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Snack
Cuisine All American
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Cashews Raw and unsalted
  • 1 cup Almonda Raw and unsalted
  • 1 cup Walnuts Raw
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios unsalted and shelled
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds Raw
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds Raw
  • 1/2 cup Dried Blueberries
  • 1/2 cup Raisens
  • 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips We like Ghiardelli 60%, but other dark chocolate chips will do.
  • 1 tsp Tumeric
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 tsp Curry Powder
  • 1-2 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 2 tsp Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Cayene pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the cashews, almmonds, walnuts, pistachios, pumpkin & sunflower seeds in a mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine the curry powder, turmeric, kosher salt and ground pepper.
  • Sprinkle over the nut and toss to combined.
  • Drizzle the coconut oil and maple syrup ove the nut mixture. Blend until the nuts are evenly coated.
  • Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake, stirring once, until nuts are golden brown - about 35-40 minutes.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet.
  • Once cooled, store in an airtight container.
  • If it lasts this long (ours was gone in 2!), it can last up to 3 days in room temperature.

Notes

Melissa's Modifications:
Dr. B. had fun making this trail mix adding his own blend and touches. The nuts are flexible, if you are not fond of a nut, substitute for another one. Brazil nuts are another option to substitute. Same applies with the seeds, optional or switch them out. 
Nutritional Value: 1 Serving (~2oz) - 486 Calories;49.9 Fats(healthy); 0 Cholesterol; 9.2mg Sodium; 43.9 Carbs - 8.6g Fiber; 17.5 Sugars; 25g Protein
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