I love Christmas, but I don’t love exchanging gifts because I don’t like getting stuff I don’t need. I am a minimalist. And things are not what make me happy. Before I realized that less is best, I found that clutter around my house or at my office equated to clutter in my head. Now, I enjoy thinking more clearly, as well as focusing on the things that matter, like relationships.
I’ve seen first-hand the toll that placing more value on things, rather than relationships, has on a family. Instead of spending my time taking care of stuff, I have chosen to devote that time to relationships that truly matter — those with my children and special friends — and that gives me peace and happiness.
Because I practice minimalism, I prefer to give the kinds of gifts I like to receive: experiences and consumables. This particular consumable, Slow Cooker Honey-Glazed Nuts With Cinnamon, is one of my favorite gifts to give. Not only are the nuts delicious, but they are heart-healthy, and research shows that cinnamon has properties that help stabilize blood sugar. What better way is there to show love and appreciation than to give a gift that’s both enjoyable and boosts well-being?
Slow cooker honey-glazed nuts with cinnamon
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ⅓ cup honey
- Put almonds, pecans and walnuts in the slow cooker. (I use a slow cooker liner for easier cleanup.)
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Add honey and toss to thoroughly coat the nuts.
- Cover and cook in the slow cooker for 1 hour and then stir.
- Cover again and cook for half an hour.
- Turn out the nuts onto a baking sheet and allow them to cool completely. (I line the baking sheet with aluminum foil to facilitate cleanup.)
- Pack nuts in airtight container(s). They will keep in the pantry for a few weeks or in the refrigerator for a couple months.
Serving size: 6 Calories: 449.1 Fat: 38.0g Saturated fat: 3.2g Unsaturated fat: 32.7g Carbohydrates: 26.2g Sugar: 17.5g Sodium: 1.3mg Fiber: 6.3g Protein: 9.8g Cholesterol: 0.0mg
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