Sweet Orange Roasted Pecans & Seeds. So simple, so delicious! Perfect salad topper, addition to a charcuterie board, or just a grab and go snack. Double or triple this recipe to gift as a fun homemade gift. Place in a mason jar and add a bow for a festive touch.
While you can use any combination of nuts or seeds, I like the addition of pumpkin and sunflower seeds with pecans for a little crunch and nutrition punch.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the nutrients in these tiny but powerful nuts & seeds.
Pumpkin seeds are loaded with vitamins & minerals. But they are known for providing a rich source of Magnesium and Zinc
¤Magnesium is an essential mineral (essential means our bodies cannot make it so we rely on food sources). Many Americans are deficient is Magnesium. It is important for bone health, controlling blood pressure, regulating blood sugar, reduces heart disease, regulating sleep, oh the list goes on
¤Zinc is known for immune health, wound healing, and cell division & growth. Our bodies don’t store zinc, so it’s important to eat enough daily.
Sunflower seeds are loaded with vitamins & minerals as well. But they are known for providing a rich source of Vitamin E and Selenium; antioxidants that protect the body’s cells from free radical damage.
¤Vitamin E prevents free radicals from damaging [healthy] cells in the body.
¤Selenium is important for DNA synthesis and reproduction. Antioxidant- reduces oxidative stress from free radicals.
Sweet Orange Roasted Nuts & Seeds
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1 cup mixture of raw pumpkin & sunflower seeds
- 1 orange zested
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 TBSP Melted coconut oil
- 2 TBSP maple syrup more for a sweeter taste
- optional - sprinkle of ginger ground cardamom, nutmeg, or sea salt
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 350°
- Place ingredients in a bowl and mix together, coating the nuts and seeds. Spread mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake 5 mins, toss and bake another 5-7 mins. Remove parchment paper with nuts/seeds and cool completely. Store in a glass jar with a lid. Best if consumed within a week or two.