Low Iodine Coconut Date Spiced Nuts
Snacking gets a serious upgrade with this warmly spiced, naturally sweet nut mix that happens to check every box for a low-iodine lifestyle. Four kinds of raw nuts get tossed with hemp seeds, shredded coconut, and a silky date-and-coconut-oil glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven — no dairy, no seafood-derived ingredients, no iodized salt. The seasoning blend of cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and cardamom gives these nuts a complex, almost exotic depth, while a touch of cayenne (totally optional) adds just enough heat to keep things interesting. Because the coating is built from whole, recognizable ingredients like Medjool dates and pure maple syrup, you're not left guessing about hidden additives the way you might be with store-bought flavored nuts. The low-and-slow roast at 325°F is key — it lets the date mixture set into a glossy, crunchy shell without burning. Once cooled, the clusters firm up into satisfying, snackable bites that are just as good straight from the container as they are scattered over a salad or packed into a lunchbox.
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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
Chef's tipFine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed. - 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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