These might replace M&Ms for me...

So this week I want to throw out a super simple, super tasty recipe for a snack that really might replace M&Ms for me! (Okay, probably not, but they are delicious.)

Candied Nuts

• 1 1/2 cups of chopped walnuts or pecans (or any other raw nut of your choice)
• 2 Tbs of pure maple syrup
• sea salt to taste (optional)

1. Use a small bowl to mix the nuts, syrup, and salt
   
2. Heat the oven to 300 deg F.
3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes - rotate every 10 min. or so to ensure even baking (I like to use parchment paper on the pan to prevent the nuts from sticking and it makes for really easy clean up)
4. After baking let the nuts cool - then enjoy!

I have tried these as a snack, on salads, with yogurt, on cereal... I also expect they would be tasty on ice cream and frozen yogurt.

I usually store these in a tupperware container in the refrigerator - they are quite tasty and refreshing when they are cold.

Happy eating!