Spiced Nuts and Seeds Mix (Printer-friendly)

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 (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
12 - 3/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Binding

13 - 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
14 - 1 tablespoon 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 mixing 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 if using, and sea salt.
04 - Pour the spiced oil mixture over the nuts and seeds. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
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 allow to cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container for storage up to 2 weeks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It actually tastes better than store-bought versions, costs less, and you control exactly what goes into it.
  • The spice blend hits differently when everything is toasted together—turmeric and cinnamon feel less clinical and more like a warm hug.
  • Fifteen minutes and you've got a two-week supply of snacking gold that works equally well solo or scattered across salads.
02 -
  • If you skip the halfway stir, the nuts on the edges will darken while the center stays pale—I learned this the second time I made it and got distracted.
  • The mixture seems soft when you pull it from the oven, but cooling is where the magic happens and everything becomes properly crispy.
03 -
  • Don't skip lining your baking sheet with parchment—it prevents sticking and cleanup becomes effortless.
  • If cayenne pepper seems scary, start with an eighth of a teaspoon and taste before adding more; heat builds differently when spices are toasted.
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