Spiced Nuts and Seeds Mix (Printer-friendly)

Crunchy toasted nuts and seeds coated in anti-inflammatory spices. Ready in 25 minutes.

# 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 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

→ Binding Ingredients

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 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, and sea salt until well combined.
04 - Pour the spiced oil mixture over the nuts and seeds. Toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Spread the coated mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 15 minutes, stirring once at the 7-8 minute mark, until golden and fragrant.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet. Transfer to an airtight container for storage up to 2 weeks.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes.
  • Rich in healthy fats and provides 7g of protein per serving.
  • Warming spices like turmeric and cinnamon offer anti-inflammatory benefits.
  • Highly versatile for snacking, salads, or yogurt toppings.
02 -
  • Stirring the mix halfway through baking prevents the edges from burning.
  • Let the nuts cool completely on the tray to achieve the maximum level of crunch.
  • Use raw, unsalted nuts and seeds to have full control over the salt and flavor profile.
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