Recipe

Sweet Spiced Nuts (Vegan)

I made a double batch for Christmas thinking there would be leftovers … not a chance!

Ingredients

  • Pure olive oil for parchment paper, or coconut oil, or palm oil
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, or cane sugar, or Maple sugar, or light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, or cane sugar, or dark brown sugar, or Palm crystals
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or paprika
  • 2 cups raw nuts or seeds of choice
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method

  1. Place baking rack in first position; preheat oven to 350°F; cover baking sheet with parchment paper; coat lightly with oil; set aside.
  2. In airtight container, combine dark brown sugar, light brown sugar, sea salt, ground coriander, mustard powder, ground cinnamon, and chili powder; place on lid; shake vigorously to combine; set aside.
  3. Rinse nuts under cold water; drain; add to spice mix; add water; place on lid; shake vigorously to coat nuts.
  4. Spread nuts in a single layer over prepared baking sheet.
  5. Place baking sheet in preheated 350°F oven; bake in three 10-minute increments; stirring every 10 minutes.
  6. Immediately transfer to foil sheet lightly coated with pure olive oil; cool 10 – 15 minutes, or until coating is crisp; break up any large masses.

Serve immediately, or store in airtight container up to 1 month. Servings: 2 cups. Preheat: 350°F. Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cooking Time: 30 minutes.

Variation - Other Nuts and Seeds to Use

Ingredients

  • Almond
  • Brazil nuts, skinless
  • Cashew
  • Macadamia nut
  • Pecan
  • Pepitas
  • Pistachio nut
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Walnut