Roasted-spiced nuts are among my favorite snacks.  I like to use egg whites instead of butter, because I want to keep these on the healthy side.  I really didn’t miss the butter flavor from my other spiced mixed nuts, so I figured why not try it again.  The flax gives it a nutritional crunch & with all these yummy spices, they are packed with flavor!!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup flaxseed meal
• 4 egg whites
• 3 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 5 cups raw pecans

Preheat oven to 325 degrees

Line a large cookie sheet with tin foil that wraps around edges for easy cleanup

Whisk first 7 ingredients together in a large bowl

Toss mixture with nuts until evenly coated

Spread nut mixture out on prepared cookie sheet in a single layer

Bake for about 30 minutes, tossing nuts about every 10 to prevent sticking

Remove from oven & let them sit out to room temperature or serve warm

Store in an airtight container at room temperature