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Salted Mixed Nut Clusters

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Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup chopped, sliced or slivered almonds*
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans*
  • 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts*
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted pistachios*
  • sea salt to taste (I used a medium pinch)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sweetener (palm sugar, sucanat, etc)
  • 1 Tbsp liquid sweetener (maple syrup, agave or honey)
  • 2 Tbsp coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp creamy nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower butter - use one that is more liquid than solid for easy incoporation)
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp flaxseeds
  • Flavor variation ideas: add 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon or ginger, a couple shakes of cayenne for a sweet and spicy treat or even 2/3 tsp garam masala spice for an exotic flair.

Instructions
 

  •  Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
  •  In a dry skillet, toast all nuts over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Stir frequently and watch carefully to avoid burning. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with sea salt, toss and set aside to cool.
  •  In a medium saucepan, add sweeteners and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until granulated sweetener dissolves. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
  • Add in coconut milk, nut butter and vanilla and stir until smooth. Increase heat to medium-high and let boil for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in toasted nuts and flaxseeds and let cool for about 2 minutes or so until mixture starts to thicken.
  •  Drop by tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet, drizzle with remaining mixture and let cool until hardened.