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Healthy Football Snack Mix: Easy Pretzel & Nut Recipe

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This Healthy Football Snack Mix with Pretzels and Nuts is the MVP of the snack table. It’s got that perfect salty-savory punch you crave, but it’s built on a foundation of whole ingredients that actually keep you going.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 1 cup raw pecans
  • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mini pretzel twists, raw almonds, raw pecans, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. Toss to distribute evenly.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using) until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Spread the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a single, even layer.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven and stir the mix. Return to the oven, rotating the pan 180 degrees, and bake for another 8-10 minutes until the nuts are fragrant and the pretzels have deepened in color.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the mix cool completely on the baking sheet without stirring.
  8. Once completely cool, break apart any large clusters into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with sea salt (if using) and serve.

Notes

Bake at a low temperature (300°F) to prevent burning the honey. The mix will be soft when it comes out of the oven but will crisp up as it cools. Do not stir while cooling. For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup. For a nut-free version, double the pretzels and seeds.

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