granola-crusted nuts
Seeing as I’ve already admitted that , I might as well let the confessional continue and tell you that I’m a terrible traveler. Oh, I don’t mean that I kvetch and whine the whole time (though you might want to ask Alex if he agrees, now that we’ve taken !), I just mean that I never do any of those really great things those really smart people writing really quite logical articles suggest, like keeping the amount of stuff you bring down so that it will fit in one of those bitty suitcases you can stuff into overhead. I don’t roll my clothing to prevent wrinkles or have my most in my carry-on so I won’t be at a loss if my luggage is. I never have one of those scarfy/pashmina things to use as a blanket/pillow/tent of warmth on the plane or train, nor do I remember Vitamin C, hand sanitizer, eye masks, earplugs or to eschew caffeine for purer forms of hydration, like water, and I never, ever remember to pack a wholesome homemade snack.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 8 of 12 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Oat | 1/2 cup dry (40g) | 154 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Walnut | 1 walnut half (4g) | 26 |
| Pecan | 1 half (4g) | 20 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Pepita | not in our table | 0 |
| Nut | not in our table | 0 |
| Seed | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup rolled oats (quick-cooking or old-fashioned will work; instant might get a little dusty)
- 1/4 cup shredded or flaked unsweetened coconut
- 2 tablespoons pepitas, or another nut or seed of your choice
- 1/4 cup dark or light brown sugar (for low-to-moderate sweetness)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Few pinches sea salt
- 1 large egg white
- 2 teaspoons water (adjusted from 1 T)
- 2 cups (approximately 1/2 pound) walnuts, pecans or nuts that you prefer