Crunchy Munchy Nutty Bites—Snack for 2
“Crunchy Munchy Nutty Bites are a Mediterranean-inspired snack, packed with a variety of nuts for a protein-rich treat. These bite-sized delights offer a satisfying crunch, perfect for on-the-go snacking or an afternoon pick-me-up. Enjoy the wholesome goodness of nuts in this simple yet flavorful recipe.”
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and cashews)
- Chop 1/2 cup of dried figs on a cutting board using a sharp knife and add them to the bowl
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of honey, 1 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tsp of sea salt, 1/2 tsp of black pepper, and 1/2 tsp of cinnamon powder Heat over medium heat until it starts to bubble slightly
- Pour the heated mixture into the large mixing bowl over the nuts and figs Use a wooden spoon to stir until all ingredients are evenly coated with the mixture
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet using your wooden spoon
- Grate zest from one lemon directly over the mixture on the baking sheet using your zester or grater
- Place the baking sheet in your preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown Use oven mitts to remove from oven
- Allow it to cool completely on a cooling rack before breaking into bite-sized pieces’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder
- Increase black pepper to 1 tsp
- Add 1/2 tsp of ground turmeric
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup of dark molasses
- Add a pinch of ground clove
🧂 Salty
- Increase the sea salt to 1.5 tsp
- Add 1/2 tsp of soy sauce to the honey mixture
- Include 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of flaky sea salt after baking
🍋 Sour
- Increase the zest of lemon to 2 lemons
- Add 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar to the honey mixture
- Add 1/4 cup of dried cranberries for additional tanginess
- Introduce 1 tsp of sumac for a sour touch in Mediterranean cuisine
🌶️ Spicy
- ‘Add 1 tsp of cayenne pepper
- Increase black pepper to 1 tsp
- Add 1/2 tsp of chili flakes
- Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the honey mixture’
🍬 Sweet
- Increase the honey to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped dates
- Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- Replace sea salt with 1/2 tsp of pink Himalayan salt
- Add 1 tbsp of maple syrup
🍄 Umami
- ‘Add 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Add 1 tbsp of soy sauce
- Add 1 tsp of miso paste
- Increase the olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese’
🍸 Alcoholic
- ‘Ouzo: This anise-flavored spirit from Greece complements the Mediterranean flavors and the sweetness of the honey and figs in the dish
- Vin Santo: This sweet Italian dessert wine pairs well with the nutty and fruity flavors of the dish, enhancing its sweetness
- Fino Sherry: The dry, nutty profile of this Spanish wine balances out the sweetness of the honey and figs, while complementing the mixed nuts in the dish’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘Mint Lemonade: The refreshing citrus notes of the lemonade complement the zestiness of the lemon in the recipe, and mint adds a fresh dimension that balances out the sweetness of honey and figs
- Pomegranate Juice: The tartness of pomegranate juice pairs well with the sweet and salty flavors of the dish, providing a nice contrast
- Greek Iced Coffee (Frappe): The bitterness from the coffee can balance out the sweetness from honey and dried figs, while its creaminess complements the nutty texture’
🥓 Keto
- Remove 1/2 cup dried figs
- Replace 1/4 cup honey with 1/4 cup erythritol or another keto-friendly sweetener
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped macadamia nuts
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup of date syrup
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped dried apricots
- Add 1 tsp of ground cumin
- Replace cinnamon powder with 1/2 tsp of cardamom powder
- Add 1 tbsp of sesame seeds
🥑 Paleo
- No changes needed. The recipe is already Paleo-friendly.
🐟 Pescatarian
- The recipe provided is already pescatarian-friendly. No changes are required.
🌱 Vegan
- Replace the honey with 1/4 cup of agave nectar
- Add 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes necessary. The recipe is already vegetarian friendly.
🥩 Whole30
- Remove honey
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup of date paste
🧠 Brain Health
- Add 1/2 cup of blueberries
- Add 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chunks
- Increase mixed nuts to 1.5 cups
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup
- Add 1 tbsp of flaxseeds
- Add 1 tbsp of chia seeds
🌾 Celiac Disease
- No changes necessary
- All ingredients are gluten-free and safe for individuals with celiac disease
💩 Crohns Disease
- ‘Remove mixed nuts
- Add 1 cup of sunflower seeds
- Remove dried figs
- Add 1/2 cup of ripe bananas, mashed
- Decrease honey to 2 tbsp
- Remove black pepper’
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup of a sugar substitute like Stevia
- Increase mixed nuts to 1.5 cups for added protein and healthy fats
- Replace dried figs with 1/2 cup fresh figs to reduce sugar content
- Add 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed for added fiber
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- No changes needed. The recipe is already gluten intolerance friendly as it does not contain any ingredients with gluten.
🫀 Heart Disease
- ‘Replace honey with 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup
- Replace mixed nuts with 1 cup of unsalted mixed nuts
- Decrease olive oil to 1/2 tbsp
- Replace sea salt with 1/2 tsp of potassium chloride (salt substitute)
- Remove black pepper’
❤️ Heart Health
- ‘Replace honey with 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup
- Increase olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Decrease sea salt to 1/2 tsp
- Add 1/4 cup of ground flaxseeds
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped dates in place of dried figs’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- ‘Remove sea salt
- Decrease honey to 2 tbsp
- Increase olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped dates
- Replace mixed nuts with unsalted mixed nuts’
🍔 High Cholesterol
- ‘Replace mixed nuts with 1 cup of walnuts
- Replace olive oil with 1 tbsp of avocado oil
- Decrease honey to 2 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup of oat bran
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped apples’
🦠 Immune System
- Add 1/2 cup of blueberries
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped spinach
- Add 1 tbsp of chia seeds
- Add 1 tsp of turmeric powder
- Increase the honey to 1/3 cup
- Decrease the sea salt to 1/2 tsp
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Remove mixed nuts
- Add 1 cup of pumpkin seeds
- Remove dried figs
- Add 1/2 cup of dried bananas
- Decrease honey to 2 tablespoons
- Decrease olive oil to 1/2 tablespoon
- Remove black pepper
- Add a pinch of sea salt only
- Keep cinnamon powder as is
- Keep lemon zest as is
💧 Kidney Disease
- Remove sea salt
- Decrease the mixed nuts to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/2 cup of dried apricots
- Decrease honey to 2 tbsp
- Remove black pepper
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- No changes necessary. The recipe is already lactose intolerance friendly as it does not contain any dairy products.
🍺 Liver Disease
- ‘Remove sea salt
- Decrease the mixed nuts to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds
- Decrease the honey to 1/8 cup
- Increase the dried figs to 3/4 cup’
🤰 Pregnancy
- No changes needed
- The recipe is already pregnancy friendly
Beti’s Reflections
On a recent culinary adventure through the Mediterranean, I stumbled upon a delightful snack that was both satisfying and nutritious. The locals called it “Crunchy Munchy Nutty Bites,” and I knew instantly that this was a recipe I had to bring back to TheKitchen.ai. This Mediterranean Nutty Bites Recipe is a testament to the region’s love for nuts and figs, combined in a way that is simply irresistible.
This Crunchy Munchy Nutty Bites recipe serves two and is perfect for those seeking Healthy Snack Recipes. However, it’s important to note that this isn’t suitable for those with nut allergies or following No Nuts Recipes due to its high nut content. It’s also not ideal for those avoiding honey.
The ingredients in these Crunchy Munchy Nutty Bites are simple yet flavorful. A cup of mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and cashews) provides protein and crunch while half a cup of chopped dried figs adds natural sweetness and fiber. The honey glaze, made with honey, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and cinnamon powder gives these bites their distinctive Mediterranean flavor profile. And let’s not forget the zest of one lemon which infuses these bites with a refreshing citrus twist.
Making this Oven Baked Nut Mix Recipe is as easy as pie! Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lining your baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl combine your mixed nuts and chopped figs. Then heat up your honey glaze ingredients until they bubble slightly before pouring over your nut mix ensuring everything gets evenly coated. Spread this mixture onto your prepared baking sheet before grating some lemon zest over it all for that extra zing! Bake until golden brown then allow it to cool completely before breaking into bite-sized pieces – voila! Your Homemade Nut Bars Recipe is ready!
So there you have it – an Easy Mediterranean Snack Recipe right from my kitchen to yours! These Crunchy Munchy Nutty Bites are perfect for on-the-go snacking or as an afternoon pick-me-up when you need something sweet yet healthy! They’re packed full of protein from the mixed nuts making them an excellent Healthy Mixed Nuts Snack option too! So why not give them a try? You’ll be transported straight back to the Mediterranean with every bite!
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