An Easy Recipe for Spiced Nuts
This homemade nut mix is much healthier than store bought options. Here’s how you’ll make it:
Mix up the seasoningsToss the nuts in a little oil and coat with the seasoningsBake in the oven for 15 minutesAllow the nuts to cool and serve warm or at room temperature
Looking for more healthy snacks? Check out this listing of Whole30 Snacks!
How Long To Roast Nuts?
I’ve found that roasting nuts at 350° Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes cooks them perfectly. If you cook them at a higher temp you risk burning them and at a lower temp they take longer and never get that “toasted” taste and texture. Just make sure you pull the sheet pan out carefully halfway through and gently stir the nut mix so it cooks evenly. You’ll get great results every time!
Tips for Keeping the Seasoning on Homemade Spicy Nuts
To help the seasonings stick to homemade roasted nuts, here’s what to do:
Coat the nuts completely with your preferred oil (avocado or olive oil work great) Immediately toss the nuts with the seasoning mixtureGently stir the nuts to mix when cooking and don’t shake them around a lot
Following these tips will help keep the seasonings on the nuts. However, some will always fall off into the container. But who doesn’t enjoy those last few handfuls with extra seasoning?
A Note on the Nut Mix
We chose a mix of nuts that we always have on hand in our cupboard for this recipe. However, you can really use any mixture of nuts you choose. You can substitute macadamia nuts for a lower carb option if you’re doing keto. You can change the ratios to have more almonds or cashews, just keep the total amount of nuts at 4 cups. Nuts with ridges on them (walnuts, pecans, etc.) will “soak up” the seasoning more, so keep that in mind.
Your Turn to Make This Easy Spicy Nut Mix
Go ahead and roast a batch of these spicy nuts! They are addicting and a great snack for while you’re out and about on a busy day. Let us know how it goes by leaving a comment below. Also, take a photo and tag us on Instagram @realsimplegood, so we can check it out. We love to see what you’re making!
