Spiced Nuts and Seeds Mix (Printable)

Crunchy toasted nuts and seeds with warming spices for healthy snacking or salad toppings.

# What You 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 teaspoon ground turmeric
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for heat
12 - 3/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Binding

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

# How to Make:

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.
04 - Pour the spiced oil mixture over the nuts and seeds. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
05 - Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It actually tastes like you put effort in, but honestly takes less time than most things worth eating.
  • The spices feel like they're doing something good for you while you're just enjoying a snack, which is secretly the best kind of health food.
  • One batch lasts almost two weeks, meaning you can stop yourself from buying those overpriced fancy nut mixes at the store.
02 -
  • The spices taste stronger when warm than they will once cooled, so don't be alarmed if your first taste seems intense—it mellows as it sits.
  • Stirring halfway isn't optional, it's the difference between evenly toasted and some burnt corners hiding under undercooked nuts.
03 -
  • Buy your nuts and seeds from a store with good turnover so they're actually fresh—stale nuts will taste off no matter what spices you add.
  • The 325°F temperature matters because it's low enough to toast things evenly and high enough that it actually happens in fifteen minutes instead of an hour.
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