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Today is the first day of autumn (fall) and these Autumn Spiced Nuts are perfect for this new season. Mixed nuts and pumpkin seeds are roasted with warm spices, honey and rosemary. The perfect comforting snack.

Mini buckets of mixed nuts

Isn’t fall just the best time of the year? Think sitting by the fire. It’s chilly outside and you’re in your cozy slippers sipping a hot toddy and snacking on these nuts. Maybe you’re watching a movie or just listening to music. Sounds good doesn’t it?

These spicy mixed nuts are a snack that I always have around at this time of the year. They’re also healthy which is not what we think of when we are bundled up and all we want is comfort food.

4 buckets of nuts with 1 spilled

Perfect for holiday entertaining

If you’ve ever had unexpected guest stop by around the holidays, these nuts are an easy item to keep on hand for these situations. Everyone loves them served with a good cocktail, just sayin’.

Take them to work on on road trips

I’ve been sending them to work with my husband as a snack, but his co-workers seemed to have latched on to them so I’ve been making extra. They’re great road trip snacks as well.

A closeup showing all the different mixed nuts

The spices

I always say that spices are a delicious, easy and healthy way to add flavor to any food. I used a combination of garam masala, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. All perfect fall and warming spices.

I also like to use Mexican spices along with lime for my Mexican Chile Lime Peanuts.

Peanuts in 2 small buckets with one fallen over and nuts spilling out

Spiced not Spicy

These roasted mixed nuts are spiced but are not spicy. If you want to add a little spice, add some cayenne pepper and taste as you add.

Now there is  no reason to buy store-bought spiced nuts anymore, you can make your own and customize them by using the mix of nuts and spices that you prefer.

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Yield: 10

Autumn Spiced Nuts

Mixed nuts roasted with spices and herbs presented in tin buckets

 Mixed nuts and pumpkin seeds are roasted with warm spices, honey and rosemary. The perfect comforting snack.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cups almonds, raw unsalted
  • 2 cups pecans, raw unsalted
  • 2 cups cashews, raw unsalted
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds, unsalted with or without shells

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with oven rack in the center of oven.
  2. Line 1 large and 1 medium baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with non stick cooking spray.
  3. Add the garam masala, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, rosemary and salt to a small bowl, mix and set aside.
  4. Add the egg whites and honey to a mixing bowl and whisk until frothy. Stir in the nuts and pumpkin seeds. Add the spices in small batches, mixing well between additions.
  5. Spread the nut mixture onto the baking sheet in an even layer. Roast for 10 minutes, stir and continue to roast for another 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Nutrition Information

Yield

10

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 491Total Fat 40gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 33gCholesterol 0mgSodium 241mgCarbohydrates 27gFiber 7gSugar 7gProtein 13g
© Janette
Cuisine: American / Category: Snacks