Description
This Homemade Snack mix is an easy, flavorful blend of toasted nuts, seeds, and seasonings—perfect for quick cravings or sharing. It’s crunchy, customizable, and made with simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, or peanuts)
- 1/4 cup seeds (pumpkin or sunflower)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Optional sweet variation: 1/2 tsp cinnamon + 1 tsp sugar
- Optional add-ins: 1/4 cup dried fruit, 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips, 2 tbsp coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss together nuts and seeds with olive oil or melted butter until coated.
- Season with salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika or sweet spices like cinnamon and sugar. Mix well.
- Spread mixture evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Stir in optional add-ins like dried fruit or chocolate chips while still warm.
- Cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Use chili powder or cayenne for a spicy version.
- Try different nuts like pecans or walnuts for variety.
- Add coconut flakes and chocolate chips for a tropical twist.
- Adjust salt if using pre-salted nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
