Cinnamon RoastedNuts

This recipe was featured in Smart Cookies.

1 large egg white
3 cups pecan halves
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Whisk the egg white in a cup.
Place nuts in a medium bowl. Pour the egg white over the nuts, stirring until the nuts are well coated.
In a small bowl, stir the cinnamon, vanilla, sugar and salt together. Add the cinnamon sugar mixture to the nuts, a little a time, while stirring.
Spread the coated nuts on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Store in a cool, dry place. Add these flavorful nuts to any lunch for a healthy snack.

Servings: 12. Serving size: 1/4 cup. Per serving: 197 calories, 2.6 g protein, 17 g fat, 9.6 g carbohydrates, 2.7 g dietary fiber, 52 mg sodium, 6.7 g sugars

Jamie Pivonka | Mid-South Synergy