Salted Honey Peanut Snack Mix (Printable)

Crunchy mix of roasted peanuts, nuts, and seeds coated in salted honey with warm spices for a tasty snack.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Nuts & Seeds

01 - 1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
02 - 1/2 cup raw cashews
03 - 1/2 cup raw almonds
04 - 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
05 - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

→ Honey Mixture

06 - 1/4 cup honey
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

→ Finishing

12 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine peanuts, cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, melt honey and butter together. Stir in sea salt, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper until fully combined.
04 - Pour honey mixture over nut and seed combination. Toss well to coat evenly.
05 - Spread coated mixture in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
07 - Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
08 - Let cool completely on baking sheet until crisp. Break into clusters and store in airtight container.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you've been planning it for days.
  • The honey gets almost candy-like while the nuts stay crispy, creating this incredible textural contrast that keeps you reaching back into the bowl.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, so you can serve it without worrying about half your guests.
02 -
  • Don't walk away from the oven during those last 5 minutes; the difference between golden and burnt happens faster than you'd think.
  • Stir halfway through baking, even if you think it doesn't need it—the edges toast faster and this keeps everything even.
  • Let it cool on the pan completely before breaking it up, or you'll end up with just honey-covered nuts instead of the crunchy clusters everyone wants.
03 -
  • The flaky salt at the end is non-negotiable—it's the difference between good and the kind of snack people ask you to make again.
  • Watch the oven closely toward the end of roasting; every oven runs slightly differently, so 18 minutes in one kitchen might be 22 in another.
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