Flat Belly Diet's Chocolate Dessert Nuts

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Chocolate Dessert Nuts

From Flat Belly Diet Cookbook: 200 New MUFA Recipes
Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dutch process cocoa or 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips, chopped fine
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup hazelnuts
• 2 teaspoons canola oil

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a small baking sheet with foil and coat the foil with nonstick spray.
2. Combine the sugar, cocoa, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add the pecans, hazelnuts, and oil and toss to coat.
3. Spread the nut mixture evenly on the prepared pan and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Cool completely and store in a ziplock bag.