Spiced Nuts and Seeds Mix (Printable)

Crispy toasted nuts and seeds coated with turmeric, cinnamon, and smoked paprika. A protein-rich snack 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
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

13 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
14 - 1 tbsp 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.
04 - Pour the spiced oil mixture over the nuts and seeds. Toss thoroughly until all pieces 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 midpoint, 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 tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in 25 minutes flat, which means you can satisfy a snack craving without derailing your afternoon.
  • These warming spices aren't just delicious—turmeric and cinnamon actually make your body feel like you're doing something good for yourself.
  • One batch lasts two weeks in a container, so you'll stop reaching for less-satisfying options when hunger hits.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway stir—nuts on the edges will burn before the center pieces have toasted properly if you leave them untouched.
  • The mix will taste even better the next day once all the flavors have settled together, so make it a day ahead if you're serving it to people.
03 -
  • Stir the nuts and seeds halfway through baking for even toasting and to prevent the edges from burning while the center stays pale.
  • Let the mixture cool completely on the pan before moving it to storage, as any warmth will create steam and soften the crunch you worked for.
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