Episode 4: Halloween Nuts!!

It's Halloween time! That means we want some TREATS!! But we don't want the to be tricky, and we certainly don't want them to trick US! So we concocted a couple of delicious treats that will melt in your mouth! 

Pecan Pie Bites

Filling:
1 C Honey
1 C Agave Nectar
6 Whole Eggs
1 C Sugar Substitute of choice (we used Sucralose)
2 C chopped pecans
2 tsp vanilla

Crust:
1 Stick Butter
2 1/4 C Almond Meal (Almond Flour)

For the crust:

Cut the butter into smaller pieces. Put it and the almond meal into the food processor and pulse until mixture resembles sand. Press into a 9 x 13 glass baking dish.

For the filling:

In a large bowl, combine eggs, honey, agave nectar, vanilla, and sugar substitute with whisk until well combined. Pour into crust and sprinkle pecans over the top. Bake at 325 for 40-45 minutes. Check by shaking the dish. If it doesn't jiggle, it's ready. If it still wiggles, leave in for 5 minutes at a time until done. Once done, allow to cool for 15-20 minutes to finish setting, then cut into 1 x 1 in pieces. You can wrap and freeze them in individual servings - just take them out about 30 minutes before you're going to indulge!


Spiced Nuts:

Nuts are a super yummy and healthy snack to keep on hand!

Cajun Spiced Nuts:

4 Cups Mixed Nuts (we used a combination of peanuts, almonds, pecans, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds)
1 egg white
1 T water
2 tsp Cajun seasoning OR 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp garlic powered, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp chili powder, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

In a bowl, combine egg white, water and seasoning until well combined. Put nuts and seasoning mix into a large (1 gallon) sized plastic storage bag and massage until well coated. Pour onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten into a single layer. Bake at 325 for 30-40 minutes.


Cinnamon Spiced Nuts:

2 C Mixed Nuts (we used a combination of peanuts, almonds, pecans, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds)
1 T honey
1 T vegetable oil
1 T water
1/4 tsp cinnamon (or any sweet spice you like!)
2 T sugar substitute

Combine honey, oil, water, cinnamon and sugar substitute in a large (1 gallon sized) plastic storage bag. Add nuts and massage until well coated. Turn out onto parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten into a single layer. Bake at 325 for 30-40 minutes.