Pumpkin pie spiced nuts trail mix
There are more reasons to use pumpkin than just in a pumpkin spice latte (and here are some of our delicious faves). Pumpkin spice can really amplify the flavor profile of traditional trail mix and it works well with other ingredients, like almonds, cinnamon, and sunflower seeds.To increase the healthy fat content and keep the mix low-sugar, Elizabeth Ann Shaw, MS, RDN, CLT, dietitian and blogger at Shaw’s Simple Swaps, shares a secret—she uses nuts over too many sweet ingredients, like dried fruit, to fill up on protein and not sugar. “Nuts are the great building block of a solid trail mix blend that will help increase your satiety since the majority of their nutrient density comes from their unsaturated fat content,” as well as other key nutrients, such as protein, fiber, and magnesium. Get the full recipe.
from Diet & Weight Loss – Reader's Digest http://ift.tt/2xvm51B
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