The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
Festive and flavorable holiday snacks
The holidays are filled with delicious food— from indulgent braekfasts to decadent desserts— but snacks can be overlooked.
T he holidays are filled with delicious food – from indulgent breakfasts to decadent desserts – but snacks can get overlooked. Spice up this holiday season with festive snacks that are perfect for a quick on- the- go bite or a taste of your favorite holiday dessert. Although beloved in pie, pecans are a versatile nut that can be used beyond the pie shell – add them to a snack mix, incorporate them into granola or munch on them straight from the bag. Delicious and nutritious, 1 ounce of pecans offers 3 grams of plant- based protein and 3 grams of fiber, plus 12 grams of “good” monounsaturated fats and only 2 grams of saturated fat – perfect to power you through long days of holiday shopping. This holiday season, nosh on a handful of these spiced Gingerbread Pecans for a sweet and savory snack while decorating the house or wrapping presents late at night, or set out a bowl for the family to enjoy. You can also make snack- sized versions of your favorite holiday desserts to have on- hand when you’re craving a quick and tasty treat. Chopped pecans add a flavorful and nutrient- dense crunch to these pale of riendly No- Bake Pumpkin Pecan Pie Bites, while pecan halves provide a festive touch to these Reindeer Pecan Brownies. Discover more nutritious, delicious and festive recipes at Americanpecan.com.