Puppy Chow Almonds

While purusing some of my favorite health and fitness blogs I stumbled upon this recipe from the Lean Green Bean {a brand new RD I might add!}

Source: theleangreenbean.com via Michele on Pinterest

Who doesn't love puppy chow?!
And now this version makes it a healthy treat option.
As always moderation is the key, but now you can enjoy puppy chow without all the guilt.

Why are almonds good for you? 
Glad you asked!

*Almond nuts are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals and packed with numerous health promoting phyto-chemicals; the kind of well-balanced food ensuring protection against diseases and cancers.

*They are a complete source of energy and nutrients. Packed with minerals such as  manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium and vitamins such as vitamin E, riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates. These vitamins and minerals keep your cells healthy and help fight off oxygen-free radicals!

*They are packed with GOOD fats, the mono-unsaturated kind that help LOWER bad cholesterol {LDL} and promote GOOD cholesterol {HDL}.

Hand full of almonds a day provides much of recommended levels of minerals, vitamins, and protein.