Spiced Nut Clusters

This recipe was inspired by a similar concoction that is part of Prevention Magazine’s new DTOUR diet. The diet is designed to reduce blood sugar spikes and avoid diabetes. This recipe is pumped up with extra-healthy nuts and seeds, plus cinnamon can increase metabolism.

Ingredients:

1 tsp honey
1 egg white, whisked
2 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp cardamom
¼ tsp nutmeg
1 cup walnuts, broken into pieces
½ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
¼ cup sesame seeds
¼ cup flax seeds
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup sultanas

To prepare:

1. Whisk the egg white, honey, and spices until smooth.
2. Stir in the remaining ingredients, coat well.
3. Drop by the teaspoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet, you may need to shape the clusters gently so that they are a solid shape.
4. Bake for 15 minutes at 350º until golden brown.
5. Store in an airtight container, they make a great afternoon snack!