3pm Snack — Cinnamon Cashews Recipe

The following recipe is vegan, gluten free, refine sugar free and comes complete with a paleo option.

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Cinnamon is my favourite spice. It has the ability of enhancing other flavours, and warming the soul. It also goes extremely well with banana, apple, chocolate and vanilla. Cinnamon can control blood sugar levels, is a remedy for an upset stomach, and has been proven to keep you more alert and decreased frustration levels behind the wheel. It’s a powerhouse of a spice! Try this protein filled snack the next time you are stuck in peak hour traffic.

Ingredients

Nuts

• 1 cup cashews (or nut of choice)

Marinade

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoon coconut sugar
• 2 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

1. Preheat oven to 170 and line a baking tray
2. Mix the marinade ingredients together in a medium size bowl
3. Toss cashews in and grab a spoon to coat the nuts
4. Pour cashews onto the tray
5. Bake in the oven for 10–15 minutes until golden
6. Allow to cool before eating
7. Store in an air tight container in a cool dry place