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DIY Anti-Inflammatory Snack Mix


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup raw almonds 🌰
  • 1 cup walnuts 🥜
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 🎃
  • 1 cup roasted chickpeas (drained and crisped) 🧆
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened dried tart cherries 🍒
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes 🥥
  • 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa) 🍫
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric 🟠
  • 1 tsp ground ginger or 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger 🫚
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon 🍂
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 🌶️
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt 🧂
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 🫒
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional) 🍯

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and roasted chickpeas. 🥜🎃🧆
  3. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, sea salt and honey/maple if using. 🫒🟠🍯
  4. Pour the spice-oil mixture over the nut and seed mix. Toss thoroughly so everything is evenly coated. ✨
  5. Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until nuts are golden and fragrant. Keep an eye so spices don’t burn. ⏱️
  7. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet — mix will crisp as it cools. ❄️
  8. Once cool, stir in dried tart cherries, coconut flakes and dark chocolate chips. 🍒🥥🍫
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or refrigerate for longer freshness. 🥡
  10. Serve a small handful as a snack, sprinkle over yogurt or oatmeal, or pack in lunchboxes for an anti-inflammatory boost. Enjoy! 🙌