Gluten-Free Spiced Nuts

These warm, crunchy spiced nuts offer a delightful balance of savory and sweet with a hint of heat. Perfectly seasoned and roasted to a golden crisp, they make an irresistible snack or a flavorful addition to salads and cheese boards.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Total: 25 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 25 minutes (5 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including mixed nuts, olive oil, maple syrup — and walks through 6 steps. Updated October 24, 2026. Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Spiced Nuts: When preparing this snacks recipe, to keep this recipe gluten-free, always use ingredients that are gluten-free. Be mindful of potential cross-contamination in your kitchen, especially when using spices or nuts that may have been processed in facilities that also handle gluten-containing ingredients. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Spiced Nuts: This recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains. Ensure all individual spices and packaged nuts are gluten-free to maintain its integrity.

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Ingredients

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1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews) Shop
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp maple syrup Shop
1 tsp smoked paprika Shop
0.5 tsp garlic powder Shop
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp cayenne pepper Shop

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Ensure your mixed nuts are ready to go.
2 In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Whisk these wet and dry ingredients together until a smooth, fragrant paste forms.
3 Add the mixed nuts to the bowl with the spice mixture. Toss them thoroughly for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring each nut is evenly coated with the glossy, aromatic glaze. The nuts should look well-seasoned.
4 Spread the coated mixed nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. This allows them to roast evenly and develop a satisfying crunch. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
5 Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, stirring the nuts halfway through the cooking time. They are ready when they are fragrant, slightly darkened in color, and feel crisp to the touch. Be careful not to burn them.
6 Remove the spiced nuts from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. As they cool, they will become even crispier. Once cooled, you can serve them immediately or store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

226

Calories

Protein

19g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Fiber

219mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Buy plain raw nuts labeled gluten-free. Mixed and flavored nuts are often roasted or coated on shared lines, and some of their seasonings contain gluten.
Cashews and pecans brown faster than almonds. At the halfway stir, move them toward the middle of the pan so they don't scorch at the edges.
Spread the nuts with space between them. The maple coating glues crowded nuts into clumps as it cools.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Spiced Nuts?

Check mixed nuts, olive oil, maple syrup before they go into Gluten-Free Spiced Nuts. To keep this recipe gluten-free, always use ingredients that are gluten-free. Be mindful of potential cross-contamination in your kitchen, especially when using spices or nuts that may have been processed in facilities that also handle gluten-containing ingredients. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

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