Honey roasted mixed nuts are a quick and healthy snack recipe I made using only nuts, a baking tray, and an oven.
I prefer the sweet and chilli taste, so I flavor my roasted nuts with cayenne pepper, salt, and honey.
![Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts on a baking tray.](https://recipetale.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/honey-roasted-mixed-nuts-4.jpg)
Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Seriously, this is a fuss-free, wonderful snack made with simple ingredients. I also like this recipe because it is a perfect substitute for my family’s unhealthy penchant for processed chips and is excellent for a Holiday gift.
This crunchy and sweet snack incorporates the great flavors of honey, salt, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper with the earthy flavors of mixed nuts.
Storing these honey-roasted nuts in your home allows me to have easy access to healthy treats.
I serve these as snacks, party finger food, or I pack them as part of a lunch meal for my daughter. I also use them as toppings for chia pudding, granola, or oatmeal.
![2 bowls filled with Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts.](https://recipetale.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/honey-roasted-mixed-nuts-5.jpg)
You'll Need
Full information on ingredients and quantities is in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Butter: I use unsalted butter so as not to add any more saltiness to the ingredients.
Honey: You can use your favorite honey brands. Whether you prefer raw or processed, each type of honey will still lend great flavors to this recipe.
Mixed nuts: I use raw, unsalted nuts. You can opt to buy mixed nuts that are pre-packaged together, or you can buy them separately to create your potpourri of honeyed nuts. I use almonds, walnuts, pistachios and cashews.
Cayenne pepper: Cayenne adds that little “oomph” to the recipe. Cayenne has a subtle heat taste to it that complements the sweetness of the honey and the sugar in this recipe. You can replace it with chili powder if you like.
Brown sugar: It adds a bit of additional sweetening to the nuts.
Sea salt: It balances out the sweetness of the honey and sugar.
![Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts on a baking sheet.](https://recipetale.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/honey-roasted-mixed-nuts-6.jpg)
How to Make Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
One: Preheat your oven to 150 C / 300 F, and also, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Roast nuts in low heat to ensure that they roast evenly and you don’t burn them.
![In a saucepan, melt both butter and honey over low heat.](https://recipetale.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/honey-roasted-mixed-nuts-1.jpg)
Two: In a saucepan, melt both butter and honey over low heat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon until mixed.
Tip: Melt butter and honey on low heat; using higher heat might burn the butter.
![Stir in the nuts and cayenne pepper.](https://recipetale.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/honey-roasted-mixed-nuts-2.jpg)
Three: Stir in the nuts and cayenne pepper (make sure the nuts are evenly coated).
![Spread all the nuts onto the baking sheet in a single layer and bake.](https://recipetale.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/honey-roasted-mixed-nuts-3.jpg)
Four: Now, spread all the nuts onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
Five: Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until the nuts are golden brown.
Six: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt and brown sugar.
Seven: Let the nuts cool down for 1-2 hours, then transfer them to an airtight container.
Tip: These nuts don’t need to be stored in the fridge. I just keep them in an air-tight container so they do not lose their crunch.
![Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts in a bowl.](https://recipetale.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/honey-roasted-mixed-nuts-7.jpg)
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Recipe
Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 cups mixed nuts
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150C / 300F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt both butter and honey over low heat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon until mixed.
- Stir in the nuts and cayenne pepper (make sure the nuts are evenly coated).
- Now, spread the nuts onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until the nuts are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt and brown sugar.
- Let the nuts cool down for 1-2 hours, then transfer them to an airtight container.
Randa
Healthy and delicious snacks, I take a handful when I want to eat between meals.