Magical Nuts
Published on June 10th, 2024 at 12:49pm
I call these "Magical nuts" because they're beyond delicious and are also super handy as a snack or on the go. Cashews, peanuts, and almonds with spices. Oil-free. Baked or air-fried. Make with your favourite spices. You won't be able to put them down.
Easy
Total
10m / 10 portions
Prep
5m
Cook
5m
There's a looooong list of reasons here. They are delicious. They make a easy-to-eat and satisfying snack. I love to take them hiking, walking, biking, or whenever I'm doing some sort of physical activity for a longer duration. I give them as gifts. I love trying out different spices. The list goes on.
You want a tasty snack
You want a snack that is easy to make
You want to bulk
You'll be away from home and need a snack that's portable and stores well
You want to give them as a gift!
Ingredients
- 100g (2/3 cup)
Almonds
- 100g (3/4 cup)
Cashews
- 100g (2/3 cup)
Peanuts
- 15mL (1 tablespoon)
Water
- 4g (1 1/2 teaspoons)
Flaxmeal
- 1 - 2 teaspoons
Spices, such as powdered garlic, paprika, berbere, peri-peri, taco, or your favourite spice mix
To taste - Dash of saltTo taste
Equipment
- Oven or air-fryer
- Baking tray if using the oven
- Bowls
Instructions
- 1
Place your nuts in the oven on a tray for 10 minutes at 180°C (350°F). Or in the air-fryer for 7 minutes at 200°C (390°F).
- 2
While that is happening, mix your spices, water, flaxmeal, and salt in a large enough bowl to hold all the nuts.
Note:
The flaxmeal helps the spices stick to the nuts. It gels in water after a few minutes, so mix it well and let it sit for a bit. Do not omit the flaxmeal. It is essential for flavour and texture.
- 3
Once the nuts are done, add them to the bowl and mix well. Make sure all of the nuts are coated with the spice and flaxmeal mixture.
- 4
Place the nuts back in the oven for 5 minutes at 180°C (350°F) or in the air-fryer for 3 minutes at 200°C (390°F).
Vegan
This recipe is vegan-friendly! It was created with the love of food, health, and animals in mind. Friends not food 🐮🐥🐷.
Soy free
This recipe does not contain any soy or soy-based products like tofu, soy sauce, tempeh, etc...
Gluten-free
This recipe is gluten-free, or can conveniently be made gluten-free by selecting gluten-free versions of its ingredients.
Oil-free
This recipe does not contain any added oil. ThinkZingy recipes are designed to be whole-food plant-based, and are oil-free as a part of that.
Dairy-free
This recipe does not contain any dairy products. Whether you have allergies, or are lactose intolerant, or avoid dairy for any reason, ThinkZingy recipes are suitable for you.
No added sugar
This recipe either does not contain any added sugar, or it can be made with alternatives if sweetness is desired but you want to keep it sugar-free.
Egg-free
This recipe does not contain any eggs. All ThnkZingy recipes are fully plant-based.
Vegetarian
This recipe is vegetarian. No ThinkZingy recipes contain meat or fish. Anything you find here is for you!
Alternatives for common allergies, intolerances, or dislikes
If you have any nut allergies, and can eat some types but not others, adjust the nut mix to suit you!
Otherwise, if you like this idea of mixing spices into something crunchy but you want that without any nuts, you can try this with seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
If seeds are also off the table, let's get creative! Would airfried or oven-baked chickpeas (or other beans) work for you? Let's look at vegetables too. Crispy kale chips? Airfried spiced cauliflower (I love this!!)? You can also try popcorn or little cubes of tofu or tempeh doused in spice (one of my other favourite snacks).
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. They will keep for a few weeks.
As these keep well, you can make a large batch and store them in an airtight container. They will keep for a few weeks.
Nutritional information
Macronutrient breakdown
70% Fat
14% Protein
15% Carbohydrates
Per portion (~27g) - 25 undefined
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Please note:
Nutritional values depend on the specific ingredients used and portion sizes. There's also natural variation in ingredients. These are estimates for general information. 😛