diff --git a/npm/ng-packs/packages/theme-shared/src/lib/utils/nav-items.ts b/npm/ng-packs/packages/theme-shared/src/lib/utils/nav-items.ts
index b31ea050c6..b6b002a151 100644
--- a/npm/ng-packs/packages/theme-shared/src/lib/utils/nav-items.ts
+++ b/npm/ng-packs/packages/theme-shared/src/lib/utils/nav-items.ts
@@ -18,5 +18,5 @@ export function addNavItem(item: NavItem) {
 }
 
 export function getNavItems() {
-  return navItems$;
+  return navItems$.asObservable();
 }