Whole30 Approved Spiced Nuts
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I am absolutely obsessed with nuts… I eat them as snacks, put them in my salads, use them in sauces and dressings… I just can’t get enough of them. This Whole30 approved spiced nut recipe makes the perfect snack and is cheaper and healthier than store-bought varieties.
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A Superfood Snack
Nuts have so many health benefits and are an important part of a healthy diet. The problem with store-bought nuts is they are often roasted in Omega-6 oils such as canola oil (not the good Omega-3 oils we want to be consuming each day), have added sugar, and are often heavily salted.
Almonds are high in fiber and protein, making them the perfect filling snack. They are high in antioxidants and vitamin E, help keep blood sugar stable, are high in magnesium, support healthy cholesterol levels, and have been found to decrease the risk of developing heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer. (reference)
Brazil nuts are unique with their high levels of selenium, which help support your mood, thyroid, and cellular function. You don’t want to grab a handful of these nuts for a snack, however, as a serving size is just 2-3 nuts. They are also high in copper, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin E, which support heart health and decrease inflammation. (reference)
Cashews are high in fiber and protein and rich in healthy fats that support heart and brain health and help keep blood sugar levels stable. They are also high in copper, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and phosphorus. (reference)
Pecans are a great source of healthy fats, calcium, magnesium and potassium. They help support a healthy blood pressure and help keep your cholesterol levels in check, decreasing your risk of heart attacks and stroke.
Walnuts are high in omega-3 fatty acids, iron, potassium, and magnesium. They help lower LDL cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol), decrease inflammation, and may help reduce the risk of some cancers.
By making your own, you have full control of the ingredients so you don’t get any unwanted ingredients, fillers, and preservatives.
This recipe is extremely versatile, so you’ll never get tired of the same blend! Make this recipe using whatever ingredients you have on hand, or make it a point to add in something new that you’ve never tried before.
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Ingredients:
3 cups total of assorted raw nuts. Options include: almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews, Brazil nuts, etc.
1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon coarse pink Himalayan salt
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon dried garlic
¼ teaspoon cayenne
⅛ teaspoon pepper
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, combine the nuts, olive oil and spices. Mix until evenly coated.
Lay the nuts out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they are in a single layer.
Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven.
Store in an airtight container once completely cooled.
Nutrition for ¼ cup:
Calories: 175 | Total Fat: 16 g | Total Carb: 7 g | Protein: 5 g
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