Since I began reading the ingredients of everything we buy, it’s been a real hassle. Items that in the past I tossed into the grocery basket are now being left behind on the grocery store shelves. Why? There are so many bad ingredients and chemicals in the foods that I can no longer buy them. Mixed nuts are one of those items which, after reading the package, became a no-no.
The good news about mixed nuts is that they are super easy to make. Honestly, super-duper easy! Added bonus? You get to leave out any of the nuts you don’t like to eat. You can also add as many of the nuts you do like.
We made this batch with hazelnuts, pecans, peanuts, and walnuts. You get to pick whatever nuts you like.
We make lots of mixed nuts. Satisfying and good for fueling busy, active kids (and adults) without any preservatives, chemicals or too much salt.
- 1 1/2 cup cashews
- 1 1/2 cup hazelnuts
- 1 1/2 cup peanuts
- 1 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1-2 Tablespoons Avocado oil
- 1-2 teaspoon very fine salt (freshly ground Himalayan salt works well)
- Pre-heat oven to 250 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the nuts and stir.
- Pour Avocado oil over the nuts and add 1 teaspoon of the salt.
- Spread nuts onto an 11″ X 14″ baking sheet and sprinkle with remaining salt.
- Place nuts in oven and after 30 minutes, stir nuts.
- Return nuts to oven and finish baking them for remaining 30 minutes.
Store in an air-tight container or if you make a lot, freeze them.
These make a lovely little gift, too, if you need a housewarming gift for someone. Don’t forget the gingham ribbon!
What’s your favorite nut? Does anyone like Brazil nuts? They always seem to be left in the nut bowl.
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Such a good idea for Christmas gifts! Another winner, Sara!
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Thanks so much, Vanessa! Can’t wait to hear how it turns out for you. Thanks for writing in ~
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Oooh, we love nuts. I have a weakness for cashews–I know those probably have lots of no-no’s in them when you buy them in cans. I frequently buy Aldi’s whole almonds–unsalted, not roasted–I’ll have to check the packaging but I think those might not have additional weird ingredients. At Christmas I like to buy nuts in their shells–something about cracking nuts around the table with the family seems to invite lingering and conversation (plus, cracking nuts tends to limit overeating them–not that I’d be guilty of that, haha). Good advice, Sara!
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Hah! Well, I totally agree with the cracking of the nuts – it’s why I never buy shelled pistachio nuts. At least we’re burning calories buy getting them out of the shells, right?! 😉
Hopefully there’s no additional junk in the nuts you buy. It is a hassle to not be able to buy the items we used to but I know we’re healthier.
Thanks for writing in, Kris!!
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My friend was just telling me about this amazing smoked salt – I’ll bet that would be delish on these. I’m going to have to get more info from her on where to get it. These make a great lunch snack.
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Hi Erin!
These are great for lunch – or for a hike snack.
Smoked salt would be delicious on these…I like any salt that needs to be freshly ground on top of the nuts. Freshly ground always tastes fresher and tastier!
Can’t wait to hear if you make them ~
Thanks for writing in 🙂
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My family and I just made these for the first time recently and this is so good, thanks for sharing!! 🙂
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Oh, so glad to hear this, Madie! You are so welcome and glad you’re enjoying them. Thanks for writing in!! 🙂
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