Hazelnut Free Coconut Date Spiced Nuts
Spiced nut mixes are one of those snacks that sound simple but usually disappoint — either too sweet, too bland, or loaded with ingredients you'd rather avoid. This version skips hazelnuts entirely and leans on almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts as the base, so you get a genuinely satisfying mix without any of the tree nut cross-contamination concerns that come with store-bought blends. The real magic is in the coating: Medjool dates, coconut oil, and a touch of maple syrup melt together into a sticky, caramel-like glaze that clings to every single nut and seed. Warm spices — cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and cardamom — give the mix serious depth, and a pinch of cayenne adds just enough heat to keep things interesting. Roasting at 325°F lets the coating set slowly without burning, and that short rest on the wire rack is what turns the glaze into a satisfying, slightly crunchy shell. Hemp seeds and shredded coconut round out the texture in the best possible way. These are equally at home in a bowl at a party, packed into a trail mix bag, or eaten by the handful straight from the container.
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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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