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    Home » Uncategorized » Healthy Pistachio Snack Mix

    Healthy Pistachio Snack Mix

    Published: Mar 31, 2015 · Modified: May 29, 2021 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    I am always looking for new, healthy snack ideas.  I have always loved pistachios, but this time I paired them with some dried fruit and a small serving of chocolate and I found my new favorite snack!

    Healthy Pistachio Snack Mix from Lauren Kelly Nutrition #FoolYourselfFull

    I especially love pistachios when they are still in the shell.  I actually enjoy taking them out of the shell and I like that it takes extra time to open up the shells.  This makes me slow down when I am eating them.  Otherwise they'd be gone in a blink of an eye!  Pistachios are one of the lowest calorie nuts.  Another reason why I love them… a one ounce serving equals 49 pistachios! That's a large serving, right?  There are only 28 peanuts in a serving, cashews only have 18, walnuts have just 14 halves in a single serving and there are only 23 almonds in one serving.  I am all about a bigger serving size!  Why not play an April Fool's joke on your appetite (see what I did there?) and fool yourself into being full!

    Healthy Pistachio Snack Mix from Lauren Kelly Nutrition #FoolYourselfFull

    I tell my clients to reach for the pistachios instead of the chips when they are craving something salty.   Unlike potato chips, pistachios offer a good source of protein and fiber, with over three times as many pieces per serving. Remember those 49 pistachios that come in a serving?  There are only 15 chips in a  serving!  And how many of us actually stop at 15?  Not many of us because that's too small of a serving size.  Pistachios for the win!

    Healthy Pistachio Snack Mix from Lauren Kelly Nutrition #FoolYourselfFull

    Healthy Pistachio Snack Mix

    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Snack
    Servings: 1 serving
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 1 ounce serving of in-shell pistachios 49 pistachios
    • 1 tablespoon unsweetened dried cranberries
    • 1 tablespoon unsweetened dried cherries
    • 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips I used vegan chocolate chips
    • 1 teaspoon white chocolate chips I used vegan white chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Mix together and enjoy!
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    Did you know there is a Pistachio Health Institute where they study just how healthy these nuts are?  The "Pistachio Principle" is a simple mindful eating concept that may help you "fool yourself full" – without feelings of deprivation. This simply means that consumption of in-shell pistachios encourages slower eating (it takes a time to open each shell which encourages slower eating) while the leftover shells offer an important visual cue about the amount consumed; thereby, helping to reduce calorie intake.  And the fact that pistachios are one of the lowest calorie and among the highest fiber snack nuts only supports this principle.  Check this out...

    Healthy Pistachio Snack Mix from Lauren Kelly Nutrition #FoolYourselfFull See all of those empty shells?  That was only ONE serving!

    Healthy Pistachio Snack Mix from Lauren Kelly Nutrition #FoolYourselfFull

    This is NOT an April Fools joke, this is actually one serving of pistachios!   Remember to always watch your serving sizes.  Read labels to see what exactly is in a serving.  It's important for maintaining your weight and your health.  And be sure to head over to The Pistachio Health Institute's Facebook page to enter to win a year supply of pistachios!  Now that's an awesome giveaway.  Good luck!

    I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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    1. Nutmeg Nanny

      May 01, 2015 at 4:40 am

      I LOVE pistachios! They are so fun to eat and give me something to do with my hands so I eat slower. Love this mix....yum!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        May 01, 2015 at 8:31 pm

        Thank you Brandi 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kim Beaulieu

      May 01, 2015 at 2:50 am

      I eat pistachios every single day. I love them. I think when I tried WW eons ago it said 40 per day or so. I was like c'mon now. Ha. Great snack mix, I have to give it a whirl.

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        May 01, 2015 at 8:32 pm

        I eat them every day too Kim, great taste 😉

        Reply
    3. Paula - bell'alimento

      April 29, 2015 at 2:15 pm

      This is a perfect snack mix! We love making up a version of this for road trips.

      Reply
    4. Lora @cakeduchess

      April 29, 2015 at 9:55 am

      I've always loved pistachios. I even love to bake with them. I would take them any day over potato chips, although I couldn't stop at 49! Great information!!

      Reply
    5. Amanda @ The Kitcheneer

      April 28, 2015 at 11:44 pm

      I could totally dig into this! I could have a small amount as my post workout snack!

      Reply
    6. The Food Hunter

      April 28, 2015 at 7:34 pm

      this is what I snack on pre workout!

      Reply
    7. Martha @ A Family Feast

      April 28, 2015 at 8:44 pm

      This would totally cure my salty snack cravings - plus a little bit of sweet too! Great information!

      Reply
    8. Ginny McMeans

      April 28, 2015 at 7:48 pm

      I could spend a long time and have a lot of fun eating that snack. Love pistachios!

      Reply
    9. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet

      April 28, 2015 at 3:49 pm

      We LOVE pistachios! This snack mix will be perfect for our hiking trips this summer!

      Reply
    10. Jessica @ Stuck On Sweet

      April 28, 2015 at 12:32 pm

      I love pistachios and never knew they were the lowest in calories! I need to snack on them more often!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        April 28, 2015 at 2:23 pm

        I always have them in my house Jessica! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Anne

      April 06, 2015 at 6:29 pm

      This is very informative. I was not aware of the protein/fiber info and the large serving size in comparison with other nuts. Just the excuse to eat more! Pistachios have always been my favorite nut (and my kids') but with the dried fruit and chocolate we love it even more!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        April 06, 2015 at 7:46 pm

        Thanks so much for stopping by Anne! Pistachios are my favorite too 🙂

        Reply
    12. [email protected]+A+Mind+Full+Mom

      April 04, 2015 at 2:23 pm

      My daughter's favorite nut is a pistachio, she will pick it over candy any day. This snack mix is great for her.

      Reply
    13. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats

      April 01, 2015 at 3:44 pm

      So true on the shell thing, it totally slows you down when eating them. A major bonus. Natures built in self-control! 🙂 Love this recipe Lauren!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        April 01, 2015 at 4:33 pm

        And I need to be slowed down when I am eating them Krista! 🙂

        Reply
    14. [email protected]

      April 01, 2015 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      Loved what I learned about pistachios and serving size, excellent information. This snack looks awesome, love everything in it. (Even the chocolate, ha!)

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        April 01, 2015 at 4:33 pm

        Thanks so much Allie!

        Reply

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