Recipe Redux – Ancho Maple Roasted Cashews

This month’s Recipe Redux theme focuses on road trips.  Road trips rule the summer.  And if you’re like me, no road trip is complete without a stash of snacks.  While it’s fun to browse the convenience store for old school treats, it’s often  hard to find healthy options at a gas station.  Solution? Pack your own.

I went back and forth about what to share.  Of course, frozen grapes, trail mix, nuts, whole grain crackers and things like turkey jerky are all great options.  But I decided to share one of my favorite anytime snack recipes. I keep a stash of Ancho Maple Roasted Cashews in the pantry for snacking at home and on the go.  Kinda sweet with a hint of smoky heat, these Ancho Maple Roasted Cashews are a flavorful, protein packed way to squash hunger on the road.  And to top it off, the recipe is very easy.

I used a cookie sheet covered in parchment for easy clean up.  A Silpat® would also work.  You’ll want to use one or the other unless you have a love for pan scrubbing.  I don’t.  In fact, I’d cook way more if it weren’t for the clean up.  But I digress… check out the recipe below.