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Smoothies & Snacks 2025

When you need some between-meal nourishment, nibble on seasoned nuts, crispy chips, chewy bars, or tasty trail mix.

SNACKS & TREATS

Rosemary-Garlic Pecans

HANDS- ON 5 MIN .

TOTAL 1 HR . 20 MIN .

These savory spiced nuts are perfect for snacking, adding to a cheese board, or serving as a mini appetizer. You can make these ahead and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

1 large egg white 3 Tbsp. dried rosemary, finely chopped 2 tsp. garlic salt 3 cups pecans

Preheat oven to 250°F.

Whisk egg white, rosemary, and garlic salt in a medium bowl. Add pecans and toss to coat. Spread in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.

Bake in preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until dry, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely before storing, about 30 minutes.

SERVES 12 (serving size: ¼ cup) CALORIES 175; FAT 18g (sat 2g, unsat 16g); PROTEIN 3g; CARB 4g; FIBER 3g; SUGARS 1g (added sugars 0g); SODIUM 332mg; CALC 3% DV; POTASSIUM 2% DV

imageEverything-Seasoned Almonds

Grinding up the everything bagel seasoning in a spice grinder will help it adhere to the almonds.

1 large egg white 3 Tbsp. everything bagel seasoning, ground 3 cups raw unsalted almonds

Preheat oven to 250°F.

Whisk egg white and seasoning in a medium bowl. Add almonds and toss to coat. Spread in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.

Bake in preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until dry, about 45 minutes. Let almonds cool completely before storing in an airtight container, about 30 minutes.

SERVES 12 (serving size: ¼ cup) CALORIES 223; FAT 18g (sat 1g, unsat 16g); PROTEIN 8g; CARB 8g; FIBER 4g; SUGARS 2g (added sugars 0g); SODIUM 245mg; CALC 10% DV; POTASSIUM 6% DV

Curried Cashews

HANDS- ON 5 MIN . TOTAL 50 MIN .

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