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    Home / Lifestyle / Dairy Free / Rosemary and Cayenne Coconut Chips (Toasted Trail Mix) (Vegan, GF)

    Jan 5, 2015 · Last Updated: Oct 31, 2017

    Rosemary and Cayenne Coconut Chips (Toasted Trail Mix) (Vegan, GF)

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    This is a paleo trail mix that is also low carb and keto friendly. Make this toasted trail mix for a healthy mid-morning snack! 

    Cayenne Coconut Chips

    Between breakfast and lunch, I SNACK! I wrote that in all caps because I really mean it when I snack. If I don't snack before 11 AM, despite having just eaten breakfast at 8 AM, my stomach starts growling and I get cranky (just ask my co-workers). You know those "you're not you when your hungry" Snickers commercials? Guilty. That's me at 11 AM in a nutshell. Help!

    Cayenne Coconut Chip Trail Mix | The Worktop

    So this Rosemary and Cayenne Coconut Chip trail mix is the perfect snack to hold me over that after-breakfast-before-lunch time. I love that it is just a tad spicy because 1) spicy foods help curb appetites and 2) spicy foods always cause me to drink more water.

    That's exactly what I need at 11 AM - a reminder to rehydrate and a bit of something to hold off that hunger until lunch time.

    Cayenne Coconut Chip Trail Mix | The Worktop

    I also threw in some nuts with the coconut chips to turn it into a trail mix because nuts are packed with heart-healthy fats, protein and vitamins.

    Nuts also are one of those secret foods that help you feel fuller for a longer period of time. Just a small handful of this trail mix and I'm back to myself. Anyone else have the 11 AM snack attacks?

    Cayenne Coconut Chip Trail Mix | The Worktop

    The coconut chips add a little sweetness to this mix, and beware, the dried blueberries (not raisins, as my husband thought!) become little spice bombs.

    The toasting process gives the dried blueberries a nice crunch on the outside, but it also means the cayenne gets absorbed into the flesh. The rosemary also adds a little savoury peppery and piney aromatic to it all.

    Cayenne Coconut Chip Trail Mix | The Worktop

    This simple combination is quick to make and a great mid-morning snack, but I first had a similar mix at a friend's house as an appetizer before a dinner party. So just in case you don't have the 11 AM snack attacks, this Rosemary and Cayenne Coconut Chip trail mix is also perfect as an afternoon snack,  pre-gym snack, or even to serve with some wine or beer into the evening.

    I've even tossed it on a salad, and it is delicious then as well! Go go and snack snack away :)

    Cayenne Coconut Chip Trail Mix | The Worktop

    Cayenne Coconut Chip Trail Mix | The Worktop

    Rosemary and Cayenne Coconut Chips (Toasted Trail Mix)

    5 from 2 votes
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    Serves: 8 ½ cup servings
    Prep: 2 mins
    Cook: 15 mins
    Total: 17 mins

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups coconut chips (unsalted variety)
    • 2 cups unsalted mixed nuts (I used a combination of almonds, walnuts, pecans and cashews)
    • ½ cups dried blueberries
    • 1 sprig rosemary - leaves roughly pulled off
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 3 tablespoons light flavored good quality oil (I used avocado oil)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.
    • In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients together.
    • Spread everything out on a lined baking tray.
    • Toast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the coconut chips start browning. About halfway through, gently use a spatula and give everything a mix.
    • Allow to cool before snacking. Store in an airtight container.
    Course: Snack
    Author: The Worktop
    Cal : 389kcal
    Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
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    Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, Collections, Cooking Style, Dairy Free, Easter Breakfast Recipes, Father's Day Brunch Recipes, Gluten Free, Jams and Condiment Recipes, Lifestyle, Make Ahead, No Egg, On The Go, Oven, Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas, Quick and Easy Brunches, Salads and Vegetables, Seasonal, Vegan, VegetarianTags: blueberries, coconut, dried fruits, nuts

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    Comments

    1. belinda says

      August 19, 2015 at 6:29 pm

      whats a coconut chip?

      Reply
    2. Ginnie says

      January 08, 2015 at 9:04 pm

      Mmm ... this sounds so good. I love spicy snack, and I'm currently addicted to coconut chips;) Can't wait to try this!

      Reply
    3. Teresa.jui says

      January 07, 2015 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      my snack is 10.30am. I like your Rosemary and Cayenne Coconut chips the taste is different from other Trail Mix.

      Reply

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