All you need:

2 cups walnuts

1/3 cup maple syrup

1/8 teaspoon salt

Walnuts are rich in fiber, antioxidants such as vitamin E, and omega 3 fatty acids that lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.  Walnuts, as part of a healthy diet, decrease the risk of heart disease. You can replace saturated fats in your diet with walnuts that contain mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (good fats). 

To make your food crunchier and healthier:

1. Trade those cookies for walnuts as a snack
2. Add walnuts instead of meat to a salad or pasta
3. Use walnuts on your pizza instead of pepperoni
4. Walnuts are an excellent source of protein, which fills you up so you’re full longer, try adding them to your oatmeal

Preheat a dry iron skillet over medium-high heat.  Add walnuts, maple syrup and salt.  Cook, stirring frequently, until syrup is caramelized and nuts are toasted, about 10 minutes. Cool on a cookie sheet.  Nuts should not be sticky.

Nutrition Information

Per 1/3 cup serving:                               Calories 265

Total Fat 22 grams                                Saturated Fat 2 grams

Cholesterol 0 mg                                   Sodium 51 mg                                      

Protein 5 grams                                     Fiber 2 grams

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