Sweet and Savory Nuts and Pretzels
This tasty mix featuring pretzels, nuts, and dried cranberries in a sweet and savory glaze is an easy snack to make for the winter holiday season.
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Servings: to 10
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce to taste
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 –2 teaspoon BBQ spice or mesquite seasoning see note
- 2 cups nuts shelled, dry-roasted, and unsalted (a mixture of peanuts, cashews, and almonds is good, or just start with mixed nuts)
- 3 cups small pretzels preferably whole grain and salt-free
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F.
- Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir or whisk well to combine.
- Stir in the nuts and pretzels and toss quickly to coat them evenly.
- Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the coating is fairly dry.
- Let cool, then break apart any sections that have clumped together.
- Stir in the cranberries, then transfer to a couple of serving bowls, or store in containers at room temperature until needed.
Nutrition (Estimate per Serving)
Calories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 518mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 3mg
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