Homemade Seasoned Nuts

Make your own homemade seasoned nuts and avoid the usual dose of excess sugar, sodium, and low-quality oils that you’ll find in store bought versions. We utilize the simple method of soaking raw nuts in boiling water briefly to help seasonings stick to them. This technique minimizes excess fat and helps you digest the nuts better as well. We love a sweet/salty/spicy mixture of spices (along with dried cranberries for texture and tart flavor) but this recipe is easy to adapt to your family’s preferences. 

Buy the highest quality nuts you can afford, preferably raw and organic. Try to find the freshest nuts available, as well, and store them in the refrigerator or freezer to keep the delicate fats from going rancid. This will yield the best flavor and the most bioavailability when it comes to the vitamins and minerals prevalent in most varieties of nuts. 

Cashews, pecans, and walnuts are all excellent sources of vitamin E, which can help improve liver health and consequently enhance your body’s detoxifying capabilities. (1) They’re also a great plant-based source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Try topping a simple salad with seasoned nuts, pairing them with a piece of fresh fruit for a nourishing snack, or packaging them in cellophane bags for holiday gifts. 

Homemade Seasoned Nuts

Makes 16 servings 

Ingredients:

4 cups raw mixed nuts

1 teaspoon salt

¼ cup coconut sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 

1 cup unsweetened dried cranberries 

Step 1:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a colander in a large bowl and add nuts to the colander. Boil a kettle of water, then pour boiling water over the nuts to cover and let sit for two minutes. Drain the water, empty the bowl, and add the nuts back to the bowl. 

Step 2:

In a small bowl, stir together salt, sugar, cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle over boiled nuts and toss to coat thoroughly. Spread nuts in a thin layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 

Step 3: 

Roast nuts until fragrant and slightly darkened, approximately 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Cool completely, then stir in the dried cranberries. Nuts will keep in a sealed container at room temperature for up to a month. 

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Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP, is trained in functional health coaching and has worked with thousands of women over her career since 2004. She is the founder of Women’s Wellness Collaborative llc and HormoneDetoxShop.com.

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