Sweet + Spicy Nuts + Seeds

Crunchy + quite irresistible



Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole raw almonds

  • 2 cups raw walnut halves

  • 1 1/2 cups raw pumpkin seeds

  • 2 Tbs maple syrup

  • 2 Tbs olive oil

  • 1½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper



Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325º

  • Mix nuts and seeds in a bowl

  • In a small bowl combine maple syrup, olive oil, salt, vanilla, and cayenne and whisk until blended

  • Pour the mixture over the nuts and seeds and mix well

  • Spread the mixture in a single layer in a parchment-lined tray and bake for 25-30 min (The maple syrup coating will be a little sticky right out of the oven, but will harden as the nuts cool.)

  • Stir the nuts and spread them into an even layer across the pan

  • Let them cool down for about 10 min, and while the nuts are still warm, separate any large clumps

  • Let the mixture cool completely on the tray



Notes

  • Makes 5-6 cups

  • These will keep for up to 2 months in a sealed bag at room temperature

Adapted from and thanks to cookieandkate