Best Nut And Seed Mix With Papaya Recipes

NUT-AND-SEED GRANOLA

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We left the oats out of this low-carb, low-sugar granola. Our taste testers were split on the level of toastiness: Some liked the granola golden brown, while others liked a deeper, more robust version. Just follow the recipe's visual cues (and your nose) for your preferred doneness.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield 7 servings (1/3 cup per serving)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup sliced skin-on almonds
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Position an oven rack at the bottom of the oven, and preheat to 325 degrees F.
Whisk the maple syrup and oil together in a large bowl. Add the almonds, pecans, coconut, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseed and salt, and toss to coat.
Spread the mixture out on a baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove it from the oven, and scrape and toss the mixture around. Continue to bake until golden and still slightly sticky, 10 to 12 minutes more. Or, for a deeper, toasted version, bake until deeply golden (you may start to smell the toasted nuts), 13 to 15 minutes more. Let cool. (The granola can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 45 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 5 grams

NUTS AND SEEDS TRAIL MIX

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A filling blend of nuts, seeds, chocolate chips and dried fruit keeps you healthy by the handful. -Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
1 cup unblanched almonds
1 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
1 cup walnut halves
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

DRIED-FRUIT-AND-NUT HEALTH BARS

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These nutrient-dense oat bars are packed with dried fruit, cherries, blueberries, and papaya, as well as nuts, and flaxseed. And there's no refined sugar, they're sweetened with pureed dates and honey -- and just right for a snack or breakfast on the go.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup (5 ounces) pitted dates
3 tablespoons honey
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, finely ground; or 1 cup quinoa flakes
1 cup (4 1/2 ounces) pecans, toasted, half finely ground and half coarsely chopped
1/2 cup unsalted macadamia nuts, toasted, half finely ground and half coarsely chopped
1/3 cup dried papaya, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup (2 ounces) dried cherries, chopped
1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) dried blueberries
2 tablespoons oat bran
3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place dates in a small saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a simmer. Drain reserving cooking water. Puree dates in a food processor with honey and 1/4 cup reserved cooking water until smooth.
Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Mix oats or quinoa flakes, nuts, papaya, cherries, blueberries, bran, flaxseed, wheat germ, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Mix in date puree. The mixture should be moist enough to hold together. If necessary, add up to 1/2 cup more cooking water. Press mixture into pan.
Bake until center is firm and edges are golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into 16 bars.

NUT AND SEED BRITTLE

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 2h

Yield 2 bags

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup flax seeds
1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter
1/2 cup water
1/2 tablespoon flaked sea salt

Steps:

Toast the seeds and almonds in a 350 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the pan once during the process.
Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Heat the sugar, corn syrup, butter and water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until the sugar has melted. Stop stirring and allow the sugar to cook until it reaches 300 degrees F on a candy thermometer -- swirl the pan occasionally to ensure it cooks evenly, about 10 minutes.
Carefully, but moving quickly, stir in the toasted seeds and nuts until everything is coated. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet, trying to disperse it as evenly as possible and using the back of a spoon as needed. Sprinkle over the sea salt and allow to cool completely, 1 1/2 hours.
Break the brittle into shards of desired size and store in an airtight container or pack into clear bags and tie with ribbon.