Spicy Maple Nuts & Seeds

These Spicy Maple Nuts & Seeds are the perfect combination of sweet, savoury, and spicy. A touch of maple syrup helps everything toast up into delicious clusters, while chili powder adds a little kick. Made with a mix of nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and ground flaxseed, they're easy to prepare and perfect for snacking, entertaining, or adding a little crunch to salads. Enjoy them as they are or adjust the spice to suit your taste!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Total Time 30

Servings 16

Ingredients

1 cup pecans
1 cup cashews
1 cup almonds
1 cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup sunflower seeds
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
4 tbsp maple syrup
3 tsp chili powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 18 minutes, stirring halfway through. Keep a close eye on the mixture to prevent burning.
Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Adjust the heat

Chili powders vary in intensity. Start with 2 teaspoons if you prefer a milder flavour, then increase to 3 teaspoons or more to suit your taste.

Switch up the nuts and seeds

Feel free to substitute other nuts or seeds you have on hand. Just keep the total quantity approximately the same.

For extra flavour

A pinch of smoked paprika or ground cumin can complement the chili powder nicely.

Watch the oven

Maple syrup can cause the mixture to brown quickly, so check it near the end of baking. The nuts and seeds will crisp up further as they cool.

Storage

Once completely cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature. For the best flavour and freshness, enjoy within 1–2 weeks. You can also refrigerate them to help preserve freshness.