Spiced Nuts and Seeds Mix (Printable)

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

# 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
05 - 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds

→ Spices

06 - 1.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 - 0.75 teaspoon sea salt

→ Other

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

# Directions:

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 until well combined.
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 at the halfway point, until golden brown and fragrant.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in only 25 minutes.
  • Packed with 7g of protein and healthy fats per serving.
  • Naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and dairy-free.
  • Features warming spices with anti-inflammatory benefits.
02 -
  • Stir the nuts once halfway through the 15-minute baking time to prevent burning and ensure an even golden color.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to your personal heat preference, or omit it for a milder version.
  • Wait until the mix is fully cooled before sealing it to prevent moisture from making the seeds soft.
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