Spiced Nuts and Seeds Trail Mix with Dried Cranberries

A crunchy and flavorful trail mix inspired by Indian spices, featuring toasted nuts and seeds, warming spices, and sweet-tart dried cranberries. This is a healthy and satisfying snack perfect for hiking, traveling, or simply enjoying at home.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

565 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.53/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Snack•Dessert

Cuisine:

Indian

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1cupRaw Almonds(Unsalted)

£1.50

1cupRaw Cashews(Unsalted)

£1.75

0.5cupPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)(Raw, Unsalted)

£0.75

0.5cupSunflower Seeds(Raw, Unsalted)

£0.25

0.5cupDried Cranberries(Sweetened or unsweetened, as desired)

£0.80

2tablespoonsGhee or Coconut Oil(Melted)

£0.40

1teaspoonTurmeric Powder

£0.10

1teaspoonCumin Powder

£0.10

0.5teaspoonGaram Masala

£0.10

0.3teaspoonCayenne Pepper(Optional, adjust to taste for heat)

£0.05

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

1tablespoonMaple syrup or Honey(Optional, adjust to taste for sweetness)

£0.30

Total Cost

£6.11

£1.53 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2.
In a small bowl, combine the melted ghee or coconut oil, turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and maple syrup/honey (if using).
3.
In a large bowl, combine the almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
4.
Pour the spice mixture over the nuts and seeds and toss to coat evenly.
5.
Spread the spiced nut and seed mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet.
6.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
7.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. The mixture will crisp up as it cools.
8.
Once cooled, gently break up any large clumps and transfer the spiced nuts and seeds to a bowl.
9.
Stir in the dried cranberries.
10.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (85g)

565 kcal / 2364 kJ

Carbs

34g

13% of RDA

Fat

44g

63% of RDA

Protein

18g

36% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

17 g

19% of RDA

Sodium

150 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

9 g

45% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, toast the nuts and seeds separately in a dry skillet before adding the spices.

Adjust the spice levels to your preference. You can add more or less cayenne pepper, or include other spices like ginger or cardamom.

Customize the trail mix with your favorite nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. Other great additions include raisins, chopped dates, or shredded coconut.

If you don't have an oven, you can toast the nuts and seeds in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.

For a vegan option, use coconut oil and maple syrup.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking sheet

Large bowl

Small bowl

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Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, toast the nuts and seeds separately in a dry skillet before adding the spices.

Adjust the spice levels to your preference. You can add more or less cayenne pepper, or include other spices like ginger or cardamom.

Customize the trail mix with your favorite nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. Other great additions include raisins, chopped dates, or shredded coconut.

If you don't have an oven, you can toast the nuts and seeds in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.

For a vegan option, use coconut oil and maple syrup.

Spiced Nuts and Seeds Trail Mix with Dried Cranberries

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