Artificial Food Coloring Free Coconut Date Spiced Nuts
Packaged spiced nuts are one of those sneaky snack foods where artificial dyes and synthetic flavor enhancers have no business showing up — yet somehow they do. This version keeps everything completely clean, leaning on Medjool dates, pure maple syrup, and coconut oil to build a sticky, caramel-like coating that's entirely free of anything artificial. The spice blend is where things get really interesting: warm cinnamon and cardamom play off earthy cumin and a whisper of ginger, with optional cayenne for anyone who likes a little heat creeping in at the end. Shredded coconut and hemp seeds add texture and depth that make every handful feel genuinely satisfying rather than just sweet. The date-coconut mixture melts down into a glossy, cohesive glaze that clings to every almond, cashew, pecan, and walnut as it roasts low and slow in the oven. Once cooled, the coating firms into crunchy, golden clusters that are just as good tossed over a salad as they are eaten straight from the container. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll be reaching for it all week long.
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8 servings
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ½ cup raw pecans
- ½ cup raw walnuts
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- 4 medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the coconut oil, chopped dates, and maple syrup. Cook, stirring frequently, until the dates have softened and the mixture is smooth and cohesive, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat.
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