You totally can. I actually love the idea of using a candied nut too, if you don't mind some added sugar. Trader Joe's makes u003ca href=u0022https://eatingatjoes.com/2014/10/09/trader-joes-pumpkin-spiced-pumpkin-seeds/u0022u003epumpkin spiced pepitasu003c/au003e that would be fantastic in this. Other options: sliced almonds or sunflower seeds. I wouldn't recommend large, whole nuts.