Nutty Protein Power Toppings

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw Almonds
• 0.5 cup Walnut Halves
• 0.5 cup Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
• 0.25 cup Chia Seeds
• 0.25 cup Hemp Hearts
• 0.5 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey or Pea)
• 3 tablespoons Maple Syrup
• 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1 large Egg White(optional)
• 0.25 cup Dried Goji Berries(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Roughly chop the almonds and walnuts into bite-sized pieces to ensure even distribution.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, egg white (if using for extra clusters), cinnamon, and sea salt.

4. 4

   Add the protein powder to the wet mixture and stir until a thick paste forms.

5. 5

   Fold in the almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and hemp hearts until everything is thoroughly coated.

6. 6

   Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing down slightly with a spatula.

7. 7

   Bake for 18-22 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the nuts are fragrant and the coating is golden brown.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the pan; the topping will crisp up as it cools before you stir in the goji berries.