Spiced Nuts and Seeds Mix (Printable)

Aromatic toasted nut and seed blend with warming spices for healthy snacking or salad toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 1 cup raw almonds
02 - 1 cup raw cashews
03 - 1 cup raw walnuts

→ Seeds

04 - 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
05 - 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds

→ Spices

06 - 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
07 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
12 - 3/4 tsp sea salt

→ Coating

13 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
14 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup (or honey), turmeric, cinnamon, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and sea salt until well combined.
04 - Pour the spiced oil mixture over the nuts and seeds. Toss well to coat evenly, ensuring all pieces are covered with the spice blend.
05 - Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring even distribution for uniform toasting.
06 - Bake for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until golden brown and fragrant.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The turmeric and cinnamon combination is ridiculously moreish, hitting that sweet spot between savory and slightly sweet
  • They keep for weeks in an airtight container, making them perfect for emergency snacking or unexpected guests
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that these go from perfectly golden to burnt in about two minutes, so set a timer and check at 12 minutes
  • The nuts will still feel slightly soft when you first take them out but they crisp up beautifully as they cool, do not be tempted to put them back in
03 -
  • Buy your spices from bulk bins where turnover is high, fresh spices make such a difference in this recipe
  • The smoked paprika is worth seeking out, regular paprika works but the smoked version is what makes people keep reaching for more
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