Protein Crunch

🥘 Ingredients

• raw almonds ¼ cup
• extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tsp
• pepitas ¼ cup
• hemp seeds 2 tbsp
• Kosher

1. 1

   Prepare: raw almonds , extra virgin olive oil , pepitas , hemp seeds , Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
2. 2

   Line a plate with parchment paper.
3. 3

   Roughly chop the almonds (a few pieces per nut).
4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Once warm, add the chopped almonds and pepitas and toss to coat in the oil. Stir occasionally, then more frequently as the nuts start to brown, and cook for 3-5 minutes total, or until turning golden.
5. 5

   Add the hemp seeds, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and a few twists of pepper. Cook for 60-90 seconds , stirring very frequently, or until the nuts/seeds are golden brown. Remove from the heat.
6. 6

   Transfer to the parchment paper and spread out. Once cool, use the paper to funnel the mixture into a labeled jar, then seal and store in the pantry for a few weeks.