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3 Delicious Edible Gifts for Friends & Family

Sweet and Spicy Nuts
- 1 egg white
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne (depending on how much heat you want)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Preheat oven to 325 F. In a bowl, lightly beat the egg white. Add the nuts and stir until evenly moistened. Combine brown sugar, cumin, cayenne and salt; sprinkle over the nuts and toss well to coat evenly.
Spread the nuts on a rimmed baking sheet lined with natural parchment paper. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to separate nuts, until coating is crisp and nuts are fragrant.
Remove from the oven and let the nuts cool completely. Put them in small jars with tight lids
Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
This is a gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free and nut-free cookie, perfect for someone who has allergies or sensitivities, and safe to throw in your kid's lunch for school.- 1 cup gluten-free baking mix
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup apricot or date purée
- 1/4 cup organic canola oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Maple Granola
This is the perfect gift for the outdoorsy person. A high fiber, high protein granola that is delicious and easy to take with you on wintery walks. Package in a mason jar with a ribbon to make it a festive edible gift.- 2 cups coconut chips (these are larger than the flakes and you can find them at your local health food store)
- 1 cup of nuts and seeds of your choice (I use whatever I have on hand, usually walnuts, sunflower seeds, cashews)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup dried fruit of choice (I usually use cranberries)
More Recipes on Our Blog
Did you know that we have a collection of healthy recipes on our blog? From vegan recipes to healthy snacks for kids, there is an abundant selection of recipes for you and your family. Take a look, you may find even more ideas that you can use as gifts. And if cooking or baking still isn't for you, check out our gift blog of natural products.
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