Spiced Nuts and Seeds Mix (Printer-friendly)

Toasted nuts and seeds with anti-inflammatory spices for healthy snacking

# 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

→ Other

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

# How-To Steps:

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 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 -
  • Healthy & Nutritious: Packed with healthy fats, protein, and anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric and black pepper.
  • Quick to Prepare: Takes only 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes in the oven.
  • Dietary Friendly: Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian.
02 -
  • Cool Completely: Allow the mix to cool entirely on the baking sheet to ensure the glaze hardens into a perfect crunch.
  • Storage: Use an airtight glass jar to keep the nuts fresh and crisp for up to two weeks.
  • Quality Spices: Use fresh ground black pepper to help activate the curcumin in the turmeric for maximum health benefits.
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