Spiced Nuts and Seeds Mix (Printable Version)

Crunchy toasted nuts and seeds with warming anti-inflammatory spices for healthy snacking

# Ingredient List:

→ Nuts

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

→ Seeds

04 - 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
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
12 - 3/4 tsp sea salt

→ Other

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

# 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, turmeric, cinnamon, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sea salt.
04 - Pour the spiced oil mixture over the nuts and seeds. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
05 - Spread the coated 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 Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours fussing, but you'll have it ready while your coffee is still hot.
  • The spices are warming and actually good for you, so you can eat a handful without guilt creeping in.
  • It transforms plain nuts into something special enough to bring to a potluck or gift to someone who appreciates real food.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring halfway through—the edges toast faster than the center, and one missed stir means some pieces are dark while others are pale.
  • Let it cool completely before sealing it away; this is non-negotiable if you want it to stay crunchy beyond the first day.
03 -
  • Use a lower oven temperature than you think you need; 325°F is slow enough to toast everything evenly without scorching the paprika or burning the honey.
  • The mix will continue to crisp slightly as it cools, so pull it from the oven when it looks almost but not quite golden enough.
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