Candied Walnuts

Disclosure: These nuts are addictive!

k having said that, I made these as a topping for the strawberry spinach salad,you can find the recipe here: http://cflcfood.blogspot.com/2010/07/strawberry-spinach-salad.html. I used them instead of the toasted pecans. I must say it was very good! You could make this recipe with any kind of nut, and use them as a topping or just for a little treat! Go ahead, you deserve it!

2 C. Nuts

2 Tbsp Coconut oil

1 tsp Sea salt

1 tsp Vanilla

2 tsp Cinnamon

Toss to coat, bake on a cookie sheet at 350 for 5-8 minutes

Go Nuts

Words can't even begin to describe how yummy this trail mix is! Take my word for it you will have to work hard at keeping your little fingers out of this one!!!

Trail Mix

1/2 C ea. Walnuts, pecans and almonds

1/2 C ea. Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds

1 Tbsp Coconut oil

1/4 tsp ea. Cinnamon and nutmeg

1 tsp Sea salt - best to use course grind

1/4 C Honey

1/2 C Dried cranberries- if you cant find unsweetened use dried cherries

1/2 C Dried apricots- use any fruit you want! Ive made it with dates, dried apples and raisins.

Mix the nuts and seeds with the spices, 1/2 the salt and the coconut oil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, when cool drizzle the nuts with the honey and sprinkle with the remaining salt. Put back in the oven for 5 minutes more. While the nuts are still warm from the oven mix with your dried fruit and let cool.