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Chili Lime Pecan Snack Mix

Yield: 11 Servings Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Pecans and wheat cereal squares are seasoned with chili powder and lime juice and then tossed with a few pretzels resulting in a great salty snack with a kick.

By Emily Caruso, Jelly Toast

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Chili Lime Pecan Snack Mix

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or pecan oil
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons ancho chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup wheat cereal squares
  • 1 cup small pretzel twists

Preparation

  1. Whisk together egg white, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and salt until well blended. Fold in pecan halves and cereal until well coated. Spread mixture onto parchment lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake at 275 degrees F. for about 40-45 minutes or until mixture is toasted. Stir pecan mixture several times during baking. Allow pecans to cool completely and transfer to a bowl. Mix in pretzels and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 120 Carbs 8 g
Fat 9 g Fiber 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g Protein 2 g
Sodium 510 mg
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Did you know?

With only 4g of carbs per serving, pecans fit into plant-based diets, a keto diet, a Mediterranean diet, and more!