Spicy Nut Mix
This Spicy Nut Mix reaches a new level of moreish-ness! Smoky, peppery flavours of sweet paprika, with warm, sweet and slightly spicy flavours of cinnamon with a touch of turmeric and cayenne for that last kick of spice. Tossed in sea salt and vinegar, combining the salty, savoury, beloved mouth-watering tang and zest flavour we all love of “salt and vinegar”. Need I say more?This nut mix can be eaten as a wholesome snack, sprinkled over salads, thrown into protein bowls, or mixed in with seeds, dried fruits or dark chocolate chips.
Nutritional Profile
Wholesome Human Hero Ingredient: Raw Nuts
Nuts are rich in healthy fats, fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, potentially improving heart health, brain function, and digestion.
Nuts have a huge array of powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory bio-actives, including Vitamin E, selenium, zinc, magnesium, phytosterols, and polyphenols.
Walnuts, Almonds, Pistachios, Pecans and Hazelnuts are rich in fibre, amino acids and Omega 3s, promoting a healthy and diverse microbiome for better gut health and anti-aging properties, promoting skin elasticity and overall connective tissue strength.
Walnuts, Almonds, Pistachios, Pecans and Hazelnuts are rich in fibre, amino acids and Omega 3s, promoting a healthy and diverse microbiome for better gut health and anti-aging properties, promoting skin elasticity and overall connective tissue strength.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of spray-free raw nuts, almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts
- 4 tsp of extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, optional if you like them spicy!
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- PREHEAT oven to 180
- TOSS nuts in 2 tsp of oil and the vinegar and transfer onto a baking sheet, spread out evenly.
- ROAST for 5-10 mins to toast (be careful not to burn).
- COMBINE all other ingredients except the oil in a bowl.
- TOSS roasted nuts in the spice mixture and add the remaining oil while the nuts are warm.
- SERVE nuts cool as they will be crunchier. Store the remaining for a quick, wholesome, and super tasty snack.
- Store in a glass air-tight jar at room temperature for up to 1 week
- Try any combination of raw nuts, best to avoid peanuts and cashews
- Try adding seeds like sunflower, pumpkin seeds
- Play with the spices, if you prefer spicier, add some ground chilli.
This recipe is:
Health Benefits:
- Age Defying
- Energy Boosting
- Antioxidant Rich
- Stress Busting
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