BHA & BHT Free Rosemary Almond Snack Mix
Crunchy, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, this roasted nut and seed mix is the kind of snack that disappears faster than you expect. Raw almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds get tossed in extra-virgin olive oil with fresh rosemary, garlic powder, turmeric, and a hint of cayenne before hitting a low oven until golden and irresistible. The problem with most packaged snack mixes is that they rely on synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life — ingredients that are genuinely tricky to avoid at the store. Making this at home means every single ingredient is visible, whole, and free of anything artificial. The olive oil and sea salt do all the work of binding and flavoring, while the fresh rosemary gives it an herby depth that no processed mix can match. A slow roast at 325°F coaxes out the natural oils in the nuts and seeds without burning them, and the mix crisps up beautifully as it cools. Store it in an airtight container and you've got a clean, craveable snack ready to go all week.
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6 servings
- 1 cup raw almonds
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss until every piece is evenly coated.
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