This Spicy Nutty Trail Mix really brings out the Nuts in our family! But who are we kidding? There is NO need for trail mix to make our bunch any nuttier! Although, we do need to make a Big Batch so no one will fight over who gets what & how much they get……… #TrailMix
So, if your crew is Large too & if you need to double the recipe, we completely understand! Of course, you can always change out one type of nut for another…. (If something isn’t to your liking) ……. Now, we would NEVER, ever change one of our Nutty family members for anyone else…. (You do believe me, don’t you?)
Here are the Nuts we throw together for Our
Spicy Nutty Trail Mix
- 4 oz. Walnuts
- 6 oz. Macadamia Nuts
- 4 oz. Pumpkin Seeds
- 6 oz. Pistachios
- 10 oz. Almonds
- 10 oz. Peanuts
- 6 oz. Brazil Nuts
- 10 oz. Cashews
The ONLY reason we use these measurements…… It’s really a silly reason…… But it’s simply Because the containers & packages we buy, equal out PERFECTLY & allow us to Double this recipe with No Left-Over Nuts!
Then you’ll need the Yumminess of these ingredients to Season Your
Spicy Nutty Trail Mix
- ¼ Cup Melted Butter
- 2 TBS Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 TBS Tabasco Sauce
- 4 Tsp. Himalayan Salt
- 3 Tsp. Garlic Powder
- 3 Tsp. Chipotle Chili Powder
- 2 Tsp. Onion Powder
- ½ Tsp. Cayenne Powder
Then it’s time to mix all your Nuts together…. We also use a Huge Plastic Bowl!
In another bowl, mix all the Seasonings together – then add your seasoning to the bowl of nuts, being careful to cover all your nuts (with the seasoning mixture). So, Stir them up Really Good!
Then they can just sit & soak up all that spicy goodness while you prepare your baking sheet & heat up your oven…… We also recommend using foil to cover your baking sheet. But that is your personal preference…
** Note: If you double the recipe, you should use 2 baking sheets so all the nuts are spread out & bake evenly….
Heat your oven to 300°
Once your oven is heated, spread Your Seasoned Spicy Nutty Trail Mix on your baking sheet… But make sure you got ALL that spicy goodness out of the bowl. Because We Hate wasting any of those yummy flavors!
Then Bake for a total of 20 to 25 minutes. BUT stir the nuts about every 6-8 minutes. This will ensure they are all coated. And that they won’t get too toasted on one side & not the other!
You may have noticed that this Spicy Nutty Trail Mix is truly all about Nuts! But do you know all the benefits that you can get from Nuts?
Most nuts are a source of calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, & folate. They also contain protein & Omega-3! You probably know they contain Fiber. But did you know they are a super-rich source of antioxidants? #Nuts
All our Nuts & Their Origin Stories….
Did you know that a baby Walnut tree takes 5 – 7 Years before it is considered an adult? And ready for Harvest Season? That is a LONG time to wait on a trail mix! The English walnut originated from Persia. And the Black Walnut is native to eastern North America.
You probably know that Macadamia Nuts are grown in Hawaii. When we lived there, we always sent boxes of Chocolate covered Macadamia Nuts back to our relatives living in the states. And yes, we did think that Macadamia Nuts were grown specifically in Hawaii. We had never had them before! And in this nutty family, they quickly became a Favorite! But even the Macadamia trees in Hawaii are thought to have originated from one tree in Queensland, Australia. Thank goodness for neighbors that Share!
Did you know that Pumpkins are thought to originally come from Central America? And How Many Pumpkin Seeds have you thrown away when carving those pumpkins? Many of our Nutty family members believe that the Seed is the BEST part of the Pumpkin! And just like Nuts, these seeds also contain vitamins & minerals! Specifically, pumpkin seeds contain manganese, vitamin K, zinc & phosphorus!
Did you know that Pistachios originate from the Middle East & Central Asia? And the Pistachio is a part of the Cashew family! It’s No Wonder they are so Delicious! Plus, we have so much in common! Pistachios like long, hot summers with plenty of Sunshine! Sounds like Heaven, right?
More NUTS!
We don’t want to forget about those awesome almonds either! Did you know their origin story begins in the Mediterranean? And did you know that Almonds were considered some of “the best products of the land” & given as a gift in the Bible? So, the benefits of Almonds have been around since around 3000 BC!
Did you know that Peanuts were considered “food for the poor”? But the Industrial Revolution really changed how peanuts were thought of, grown, harvested & processed! Then, George Washington Carver brought the VALUE of the peanut to life! It was his proposal that peanuts be planted in cotton-growing areas, specifically as a rotation crop! Most importantly, Dr. Carver, botanist extraordinaire, created more than 300 uses for peanuts! He MAY have invented the recipe for Peanut Butter too……… But it was Dr. John Harvey Kellogg that filed the very first patent for Peanut Butter! Yet, I do believe we could infer that if it wasn’t for Dr. Carver, Dr. Kellogg wouldn’t have even thought about applying for a patent!
And More Nuts…..
Now, don’t forget to add Brazil Nuts!! These nuts are very dense & fill you up FAST! While coconuts are the largest “nut” in the world, Brazil Nuts are pretty Large too! Their origin story begins in the Amazon & is one of the Oldest & Largest trees in the Rainforest!
Now, for my Favorite! Cashews!! Of course, they tend to be the Most Expensive Nuts! There may be a couple of reasons for that…… And not to leave anything out… But Cashew’s origin story begins in Tropical Brazil! And to be completely accurate, Cashews are not nuts. They are actually Fruit from the Cashew Tree! And they are TOXIC!! So, just maybe it is the Danger that is involved in extracting this delicious fruit from its Toxic Shell & the DAYS it takes to process Before it’s Safe to Eat! That makes it SO Expensive???
Time to Relax with our Spicy Nutty Trail Mix
Now, that we’ve shared a little bit of information with you, it’s time to sit down, relax & enjoy some Spicy Nutty Trail mix along with Our bottle of our Sparkling Wine! Of course, due to the wine being FREE, it tastes that much better……
We might even turn on the TV & earn a little crypto while we’re at it…….
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