Maple and Cayenne Spiced Nuts

Nuts such as almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans and Brazil nuts are my favorite snacks, a handful of these snacks pack a powerful nutritional punch. Walnuts, pecans and chestnuts are a great source of antioxidants, while almonds and cashews are linked to lower cholesterol, weight loss and better heart health.  Healthy fats in these nuts assist is weight loss along with fibers and plenty of vitamins and minerals. Maple cayenne spiced nuts are a low calorie, delicious and easy to prepare snack, they have a  a spicy kick from cayenne and slightly sweet crunch from maple syrup. These roasted nuts are so damn good, watch out for people going nuts (hahaha!). I doubt there will be any leftovers, but in case you do, they can be store for up to a week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Have a lovely day! xx

Ingredients
2 Cups Organic Raw Nuts (I used a mix of Cashews, Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pecans and Brazil Nuts)
1.5 Tablespoons Organic Maple Syrup
1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil, melted at room temperature
1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
Pinch of Smoked Paprika, optional
1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt

Process

1. Preheat oven to 300 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together – coconut oil, maple syrup,cayenne pepper, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt and smoked paprika.

3. Place raw nuts in a big mixing bowl, drizzle the spice mix and toss well to ensure even coating.

4. Spread nuts out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

5. Bake for 15 mins, rotate the baking sheet, gently stir the nuts and bake for additional 15-20 mins or until the nuts are crisp.

6. Let cool completely before storing or eating.

Enjoy! 🙂