Unsalted Spiced Mixed Nuts
Warmly spiced, lightly sweet roasted nuts that taste like a treat but carry no added sodium.
Sodium note
Raw unsalted nuts plus maple and warm spices mean zero added sodium.
Ingredients
- 3 cups raw unsalted mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, cashews, walnuts)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, cayenne, ginger, and vanilla.
- 3
Add nuts and toss until every piece is evenly coated in the spiced glaze.
- 4
Spread nuts in a single layer and roast 18-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent burning.
- 5
Cool completely on the pan; the nuts will crisp up as the glaze sets.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 6g
- Carbs
- 9g
- Fat
- 19g
- Sodium
- 0mg
Nutrition and sodium information is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredients, brands, serving sizes and preparation methods. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
Substitutions
- Use honey in place of maple syrup for a slightly different sweetness.
- Coconut oil can replace butter for a dairy-free version.
- Try pumpkin pie spice in place of the cinnamon-ginger combo for a fall twist.
Tips
- Low, slow roasting keeps the maple glaze from scorching before the nuts crisp.
- Break up any large clumps once cooled, or leave them for rustic nut brittle-style pieces.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks — if they last that long.
New to cooking without salt? Start with our beginner guide and 25 ways to add flavor without salt.
