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Best Ever Spicy Nuts Trail Mix

This mix delivers roughly 600 calories per 100g—exceptional fuel density for the weight.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g cashew nuts
  • 100 g macadamia nuts
  • 120 g pecan nuts
  • 60 g whole almonds skin on
  • 80 g pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
  • 2 tbsp nigella seeds
  • 3 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 2 sprigs rosemary leaves picked
  • 2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp cayenne

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 170°C / 325°F / gas mark 3.
  2. Scatter all the ingredients except the black pepper and cayenne in a roasting tray. Roast for 15–17 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the nuts turn dark brown.
  3. Remove from the oven, stir in the black pepper and cayenne, and taste. Add more salt if you like. Leave to cool in the tray, stirring from time to time. Once completely cool, transfer to an airtight container where they'll keep at room temperature for about three weeks.

Notes

Variations

Smoky Version: Replace cayenne with smoked paprika and add a pinch of chipotle powder for a deeper, smokier heat.
Mediterranean Blend: Swap cayenne for dried oregano and add lemon zest after roasting for a bright, herby profile.
Sweet and Spicy: Increase honey to 3 tbsp and add 1 tsp ground cinnamon along with the cayenne for a more complex sweet-heat balance.
Extra Seeds: Add 2 tbsp sesame seeds or hemp hearts for additional texture and nutritional value