My show-stopping Low-Carb Keto Spiced Nuts Recipe is a healthy snack that’s good for you!
This spiced nuts mix also makes a wonderful appetizer that you can serve year after year.
For celebrations it’s perfect with my Keto Margarita, but we’ll get to that later.
Easy Low-Carb Keto Spiced Nuts Recipe
My Low-Carb Keto Spiced Nuts Recipe has eight ingredients total.
All you need to make it is almonds, pecans, walnuts, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, salt, and a bit of olive oil.
This recipe for spiced nuts packs a punch with incredible healing spices and supercharged flavors!
How to Make Spiced Nuts
This easy spiced nuts recipe is a breeze to make.
If you’re wondering how to make spiced nuts, you start by dry-toasting the nuts in a cast-iron skillet.
After that, mix the spices together, add the olive oil along with the spice mixture to the freshly toasted nuts, and boom –deliciousness!
Low-Carb Keto Spiced Nuts Recipe
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup almonds
- ⅔ cup pecans
- ⅔ cup walnuts
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Place nuts in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat
- Toast 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned
- Remove pan from heat
- In a small bowl combine chili, cumin, black pepper, and salt
- Stir olive oil, then spice mixture into skillet, coating nuts
- Serve
How to Make Spiced Nuts Without Sugar
We are all bogged down with so much sugar during the holidays.
I cannot find a single reason to add more.
So if you’re looking for a spiced nuts recipe without sugar, this Low-Carb Keto Spiced Nuts Recipe is for you.
Easy Low-Carb Keto Party Snack Recipe
While you can throw together this easy recipe in just a few minutes, the end result couldn’t be more impressive.
It’s fantastic to serve for:
- New Year’s Eve
- Super Bowl Sunday
- Cinco de Mayo
And so many other festive events.
High Protein Snacks
I’m always looking for high protein snacks to keep me satiated.
This all-time favorite is another one of my Keto Diet Healthy Recipes that helps me stave off cravings!
Nuts are Full of Healthy Fat
I love nuts and make sure they’re part of my diet because they’re full of healthy fat.
Nuts also fill me up with fiber and don’t leave me hungry.
Are Nuts Good for You?
As the Queen of Almond Flour, I’m often asked, are nuts good for you?
The answer is yes. And since they’re high in fat, nuts are not only good for you but perfect for the Keto Diet.
Nuts are full of healthy nutrients including DHA, an Omega-3 fatty acid that protects brain health, and much more.
Nuts List
Here is a list of nuts for you:
- Almonds -rich in vitamin E, magnesium, potassium
- Brazil Nuts -contain large amounts of selenium
- Cashews -higher in carbs, but very creamy
- Macadamia Nuts -very high in fat, low in carbs
- Peanuts -not a nut, but a legume
- Pecans -great source of calcium, magnesium, potassium
- Walnuts -rich in phosphorus and vitamin B6
Nuts Protein
The great thing about nuts from a macronutrient perspective is that they’re high in protein and fat.
Are Nuts Keto Diet Friendly?
This makes nuts a keto friendly food, especially because they’re low in carbohydrates.
Nuts Carbs
Wondering about specific nuts’ carbs?
Macadamia nuts are high in fat and low in carbs, while cashews are not quite as keto friendly since they’re a bit lower in fat and higher in carbohydrates.
Should I Eat Nuts to Lose Weight?
Although nuts are high in fat and calories, they’re a fantastic part of a healthy diet.
Eating nuts regularly has not been associated with weight gain, due to the fact that nuts are so satiating.
Further, nuts promote a feeling of fullness that can lead to sustained weight loss.
How To Store Homemade Nuts
While there are rarely leftovers from my Keto Low-Carb Spiced Nuts Recipe, if you happen to have some that remain, store them in a mason jar.
Rather than toxic plastic containers for food storage, I keep my leftovers in glass.
For more, see my write up called 10 Reasons Glass is Better Than Plastic.
How Long Do Spiced Nuts Keep For?
Your Low-Carb Keto Spiced Nuts will last up to two weeks stored in the refrigerator.
Keto Margarita
As I mentioned above, my Keto Margarita is a hit with my Low-Carb Keto Spiced Nuts Recipe!
The combination of sweet and salty is out of this world!
Low-Carb Keto Snack Recipes
If you’re cutting back on carbs you’ll want to check out my favorite keto snack recipes below.
Keto Salt and Pepper Crackers
Keto Crackers? Yes please!
My Salt and Pepper Crackers with almond flour are the perfect stand alone snack, but also make a great vehicle for salsa and guacamole.
Egg-Free Keto Crackers
If you’re on an Egg Free Diet and want to eat low carb, try my Egg-Free Keto Crackers.
They’re especially delicious with Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip.
Keto Corn Dog Mini Muffins
Another great finger food that makes a wonderful snack or fun party food, my Keto Corn Dog Mini Muffins disappear in seconds.
No one can resist these little low carb bites of delight.
The Best BBQ Kale Chips Recipe
Baby Pantry, now in college, has a friend who loves these Kale Chips so much that he still asks for them every time he’s at our house.
They’re like a low-carb potato chip, but better!
The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook
One of my favorite nuts is the almond.
In fact, I wrote an entire book of almond based recipes called The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook.
When I’m not cooking with almond flour, making everything from Low-Carb Eggplant Parm to Lemon Bars, I’m snacking on roasted almonds.
I keep a little jar of almonds in my car to satisfy any snack attacks that arise.
How to Roast Almonds
If you’ve never tried roasting your own almonds, be sure to check out my post on How to Roast Almonds.
You’ll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is, and the flavor is so much better than store-bought.
The Best Low-Carb Keto Spiced Nuts Recipe
What are your favorite low-carb keto snacks? Is there anything you’re looking for? Leave a comment and let me know!
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first published this Low-Carb Keto Spiced Nuts recipe in 2011.
Amber says
Primal!
Lisa says
Are you going paleo Elana :-)
I started a primal / paleo diet just 2 weeks ago and your recipes have been so helpful. This will be on my list of things to bring to the next tailgate.
Keep them coming!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
I am nothing “free”. Don’t have such will power. Kudos to some who do. Those spiced nuts looks soooo delish! I love the spices :)
Lauren says
I agree with the above – I sit somewhere between GF/dairy free, paleo, and WAPF, based on my body’s needs and the needs of the bodies I’m responsible for feeding. I’m grateful for recipes that tick those boxes but don’t scream “special diet”.
Debbie says
ditto this exactly…. with a brief interlude of GAPS…
Debbie says
Oh, and when I started visiting the site it was just gluten-free I was looking for. We’ve evolved. :)
Bev Weidner says
I’m not gluten-free or grain-free, and DEFINITELY not nut-free either. NutSO maybe, but not nut-free.
These. Look. Amazing.
GrainFreeGroupie says
Going grain and sugar free has changed my life- and it’s been a lot of fun experimenting and learning new recipes. It’s funny how once you cut out sugar that even the sugar in fruit can start to bother you, if you overdo it. most people say things like “oh that sucks you must not be able to eat anything!” but it’s totally the opposite. really opens your mind to a whole new way of life.
Chrissy says
We are trying to follow the GAPS diet as much as possible to heal my son’s autism symptoms so I alter your recipes a bit to fit … no agave mainly. I just bought your cupcake cookbook and I’m thrilled that I’ll be able to make my son and his class AWESOME cupcakes – that don’t fill them with awful stuff – to celebrate his upcoming birthday. I can’t believe how much better I feel after going gluten free … more energy, NO stomach/ulcer pain, etc. My whole family is thrilled that I’ve found your site – your brownies are cooling right now and your Paleo Bread has been the one thing my son will consistently eat for lunch. Thank you, Elana!!!
Phyllis Scherbenski says
What do you use in place of agave? I would like to try stevia, but don’t really know what the equivalents would be. thanks
Irene Elizabeth says
Thanks Elana –
and thank you, Tina Jo, for your reminder about phytic acid – I was about to head for the kitchen to whip up these great paleo spiced nuts when I saw your comment. My new plan is to soak the nuts, dehydrate and toss them in oil and spices while still warm from the dehydrator. You just saved me a LOT of discomfort !
Gratefully,
Irene E.
Sharmista says
I’m a GAPS-ter and use honey as a sub for agave.
Sharmista says
Forgot to add: 1:1 ratio agave to honey. Works great!
Sierra says
Vegetable glycerin is an EXCELLENT substitute for any sweetener! It’s a clear agave-like liquid, food-grade and doesn’t raise your blood sugars. I found out about this on the Eat Right For Your Blood Type site. I’m diabetic, and besides stevia (which I don’t like), VG is the only other sweetener that doesn’t touch my blood sugars. You can buy it by the gallon for about $18. It’s very sweet so you can actually use less than what a recipe calls for.
Pat says
Sierra, thanks sooooo much for the tip on glycerine as a substitute for agave. I can’t eat any type of sugar without feeling lousy, and I finally found a Stevia that I like (NuNaturals). But the texture is missing the sticky quality and texture that agave, honey, or sugar adds to things. Can’t wait to try it!
Hope says
Vegetable glycerin is also good to use on an anti candida diet!
Calliope says
Huh? That’s cool. I make a lot of my own skin care/beauty products, just to avoid all the chemicals, & use a lot of vegetable glycerin to make them. Never thought to taste it, but I will now. Thanks!
Cynthia Knox says
For an agave substitute, I use a product called Sweeten Me that contains erythritol and inulin along with clear stevia drops and water. If the recipe calls for 1/2 cup agave, I use 1/4 cup Sweeten Me (probably could sub straight erythritol)and add 1/4 cup water. I then stir and add stevia drops to taste to get a sweet syrupy mixture. Then I mix up the batter, taste again and add more stevia drops if I think it needs it.
I have many food allergies including chicken eggs, wheat, rye,barley, gluten, gliadin, pineapple, and avocados. And I avoid sugar. I have adopted the Paleo/Primal way of eating to maintain my 100 pound (so far) weight loss. Elana’s Pantry gives me the most usable recipes for safe eating. THANKS SO MUCH!!!!
Rachel says
No labels here either, just looking to be healthy and I like avoiding sugar and gluten, it just makes me feel better. I have thyroid issues and keeping my blood sugar stable is so helpful to feeling normal. I’m interested in eating more dairy free and paleo friendly things. Your website has helped me to eat better and feel less deprived, so thank you for that!
Tonya Adams says
I am praising the Lord that I found out about gluten, grain and dairy free eating. I have an auto-immune disease and this way of eating has eliminated my symptoms!
Robyn says
Do you mind if I ask which auto immune disorder the gluten, dairy and grain free eating helped for? I have Hashimoto’s (a thyroid autoimmune disorder). I have been gluten free for a year now, have eliminated most dairy (except cheese sometimes) and am contemplating the grain free all in a quest to feel better.
Jody says
I believe the Paleo type diet will help most any auto immune disease. It is amazing! Alot of auto immune people are sensitive to grains.
julie says
grain free is SO much better for me than simply gluten-free — I have a lot less inflammation and joint pain if I stick to a true Paleo diet
Mary says
Hi Tonya, would you mind me asking what type of auto-immune disease you have? and has all the above mentioned, gluten, grain, dairy free eating been recommend to you for it? the reason I ask is I think (though not 100% diagnosed), have on, which is the reason for my question, and just want to know if Paleo eating is recommended. Thanks for your reply in advance.. Mary
Eliana says
when I first found your site a few years back I was gluten free. I’ve been paleo/primal for the past year though and am planning on sticking with it. Labels don’t really matter much to me. I know if it is on your site, either I can eat it, or I can substitute a few things and then eat it. keep up the good work!
Stacey LoSacco says
What is primal diet?
Janet NZ says
Stacey – check out this site http://www.marksdailyapple.com you will find all the information you need.
Regards