Jill says • I used to have a really bad habit of letting myself get too hungry in between meals. I could feel my blood sugar dropping and watch myself become impatient, tired and struggle to concentrate. I‘ve found that just by snacking on some nuts, which are a great source of protein, I can avoid the LBS (low-blood-sugar) blues to stay focused and energetic.
makes 2 cups
2 cups raw nuts (use a mixture of your favorites. I go heavy on almonds which are high in protein)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons furikake (an asian mixture of sesame seeds, chopped noris and other ingredients - you can usually purchase this in the asian section of your grocery store)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix olive oil with the nuts to coat them evenly Spread nuts on a sheet tray and bake until nicely browned. Approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Remove nuts from oven and allow to cool slightly. Mix nuts together with furikake and store in an airtight container.
Jill’s smart idea
Instead of using the furikake, sometimes I just roast the nuts and, right before eating, add a handful of dried fruit. It’s better to add the fruit at the last minute because the moisture from the fruit can make the nuts chewy.