These snacks are sure to please even the pickiest eaters! They are perfect to bring to a family gathering or just have around the house for Christmas snacking.

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Recipes:

Gingerbread Popcorn

1/4 cup popcorn kernels
2 tbsp coconut oil or dairy free butter
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tso ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt

Directions:1. Preheat oven to 325F and have a large non stick baking sheet ready.
2. Pop popcorn in air popper or on stove however you make it.
3. In a small mixing bowl, melt coconut oil and then add maple syrup, spices, and salt. Mix together well.
4. Pour mixture onto popped popcorn, making sure to evenly coat all the popcorn.
5. Put popcorn in a baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 10 minutes.
5. Enjoy!

Sweet and Spicy Candied Nuts & Seeds

1 cup pecans
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup almonds, chopped
1/4 cup cashews, chopped
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper add more for more heat
1/4 tsp salt

Directions:1. Preheat oven to 325F and have a large non stick baking sheet ready.
2. Mix all ingredients together in a medium sized bowl.
3. Pour mixture onto baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Let the nuts cool before serving and enjoy!

Candy Cane Chocolate Bark

1 1/4 cup chocolate chips (make sure to get dairy free to keep it vegan)
1/3 cup pretzels, crushed/chopped
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
1/3 cup almonds, chopped
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
2 pitted medjool dates, chopped
2 candy canes, crushed
Pinch of salt

Directions:
Melt chocolate in a bainmarie on the stove or use my easy microwave technique heat the chocolate in the microwave for 30 seconds bursts, stirring in between, until melted (takes approx. 1 1/2 minutes)
Mix all ingredients except for the candy canes into the melted chocolate.
Pour mixture into a freezer safe container lined with a baking sheet. Pour candy canes on top.
Freeze for 2 hours or until hard, remove from freezer and break into pieces and serve.

Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro
0:35 How to Make Gingerbread Popcorn
1:55 How to Make Candied Nuts
3:23 How to Make Chocolate Bark

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