Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup cacao nibs
- 1 Cup hulled pumpkin seeds or sunflower kernels
- 1 Cup California natural raisins
- 1 Cup California golden raisins
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon chipotle chile pepper powder
Procedure
Heat a large nonstick frypan over medium heat and spray lightly with cooking spray. Add cacao nibs; toast, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Stir in pumpkin seeds and toast 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. Add raisins, salt and pepper; toss to coat and heat for another 2 minutes or until raisins plump.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories 110 (Calories from Fat 26%); Total Fat 3.5 ( Saturated Fat 0; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 0; Sodium 75; Potassium 190; Total Carbohydrate 20; Dietary Fiber 1; Sugars 14; Protein 2; Calcium 28; Iron 1;Try Another Recipe
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- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.