Pregnancy Friendly Coconut Date Spiced Nuts
Crunchy, warmly spiced, and naturally sweetened, this roasted nut mix is the kind of snack that feels indulgent while actually delivering serious nutritional value. Almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts bring healthy fats and protein, while hemp seeds add a quiet boost of omega-3s — all nutrients that matter a lot when you're growing a baby. Medjool dates and a touch of maple syrup do the sweetening here, so there's no refined sugar to worry about, just deep caramel-like flavor that coats every cluster beautifully. Coconut oil helps the spiced coating cling and crisp in the oven, and the blend of cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and cardamom makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while they roast. The optional cayenne is easy to skip if your stomach is running on the sensitive side these days. Once cooled, the coating firms into satisfying little clusters that are perfect for keeping in a bag or on the counter for whenever hunger strikes between meals — which, let's be honest, is constantly. These are the kind of snacks you'll want to make in a double batch.
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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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