Mix Nut Crunchy Snack (Printable)
A crunchy blend of roasted nuts with savory, lightly seasoned flavors for healthy snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Nuts
01 - 1 cup raw almonds
02 - 1 cup raw cashews
03 - 1 cup raw walnuts
04 - 1 cup raw pecans
→ Seasoning
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place all nuts in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
03 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, sea salt, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup or honey if using.
04 - Pour the seasoning mixture over the nuts and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
05 - Spread the seasoned nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once midway, until nuts are golden and fragrant.
07 - Remove nuts from the oven and allow to cool completely before serving or storing.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- Ready in 25 minutes flat, with barely any hands-on time.
- The combination of cumin and smoked paprika hits that savory sweet spot without tasting fussy or overdone.
- You can customize the heat level and swap nuts based on what's in your pantry.
02 -
- Don't skip the halfway stir—nuts brown unevenly otherwise, and burnt edges ruin the whole batch.
- Cool them fully before tasting or storing; you'll actually taste the seasoning better once they've set.
03 -
- Taste your seasoning blend on a single nut before coating the whole batch—it's your last chance to adjust for salt or heat.
- Roasting brings out the nuts' natural oils, so resist the urge to add extra oil thinking it's not enough; the mixture should look damp but not drenched.