Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (280g) raw mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts)
  • 1/2 cup (70g) pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tsp (6g) sea salt
  • 1 tsp (2g) garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp (0.5g) cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Note: A lower temp prevents the syrup from scorching.
  2. Whisk the olive oil and maple syrup in a bowl until the mixture looks smooth and combined.
  3. Stir in the sea salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, crushed dried rosemary, cayenne, and black pepper.
  4. Dump in the raw mixed nuts and pumpkin seeds.
  5. Toss the nuts thoroughly until every piece is glistening and coated in the red spice paste.
  6. Spread the mix in a single layer on the sheet. Note: Overcrowding leads to steaming, not roasting.
  7. Roast for 12-15 minutes, checking at 10 minutes until they smell fragrant and look light golden.
  8. Remove from the oven immediately and spread them out on the parchment.
  9. Let them cool completely for 30 minutes until they feel hard and dry to the touch.