Maple Coconut Nut Snack

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This is a special treat with the added benefit of being high in protein. Use your favorite type of nut.

Prep Time

45 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Yield

8 Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1⁄4 cup maple syrup
1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1 egg white
1⁄2 cup coconut, unsweetened
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
2 cups nuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°. Melt butter with maple syrup. Add coconut, ½ tsp. salt and cinnamon and toss with nuts.

In a clean bowl, beat egg white with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Fold in nuts.

Spread on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until dry and toasted.