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!
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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.
Sara says
Hi Elana! I am a raw food vegan, but like to look at your site for ideas which I can then alter. I will make these nuts, but will soak them first and dehydrate (at 105 degrees) them before adding any oil or spices.
I used to be many things, WAPF, Paleo, Atkins, etc. I discovered than I was still very sick when I followed these plans. I discovered that cooked food was really hurting me. When I switched to raw, I lost 50 pounds and feel better than I have in 35 years.
I had no idea that RAW was the key to my health, but let me tell you, I finely have my life back and I will never go back to all or mostly cooked food again.
Thanks for the great blog.
Sara
MaryBeth says
I love the idea of toasting the nuts on the stove. My other recipes for spiced nuts require toasting in the oven, so I’m happy to see a method for stovetop spicy nuts! I also like the idea of mixed nuts. Will have to try today!!! Thanks so much for your culinary creativity!
Heather says
I have been totally grain-free and paleo for more than 15 months. It started out as doing an allergy elimination diet because my son was having major allergic reactions to foods coming through my breast milk. At 18 months he is still nursing, and I am pregnant, so now I’ve added bone broths and juicing to make up for not being able to eat eggs or take vitamins. I won’t go back to eating grains- I lost more than 50 lbs and am healthier than I’ve ever been, plus my food allergies are finally in control.
loligoss says
Discovered your site because I was searching for low-carb kosher passover recipes. I liked the fact that it was dairy free so that I could make parve (non-dairy) dishes for our Friday Night/Sat morning desserts. At the time I was on phase 2 of the Atkins diet. I have always preferred less ingredients and a more wholesome approach to food.
I heard about Paleo about a year ago and decided it was too restrictive for me and my family. However, I then discovered primal and loved the wholesome approach to health but still couldn’t imagine living that way.
In the last few months I discovered that every time I ate sugar I felt sick and that sweeteners (I tried them all) are much worse for me. On Atkins you are encouraged to use SF and sweeteners and not sugar. It’s difficult for me to see that SF Honey is better than raw, organic (it even has the honey comb part in it)non sugar added honey.
Apart from a slight thyroid issue and un-diagnosed IBS I don’t have medical issues but I wanted to make sure that my family is healthy. My two boys have ADHD, My hubby was on the verge of sugar issues and overweight.
We got rid of junk juice also about a year ago. We used to “treat” them on the Sabbath and holidays to coke. What a mistake. After I weened hubby off coke completely including coke zero we stopped having it in the house at any time. My parents visit about every other month and they used to bring a box of junk drinks so I finally had enough courage (my Mum is doing Atkins too) to tell them please don’t bring that into our house anymore.
We have fresh organic veg (surprise box) delivered on Wed together with eggs (what a difference to the store bought ones), goats cheese and yogurt (I use in my cooking), On Thursday we get fresh 100% juice (apple and orange) delivered. We buy organic and 100% beef time products.
Any product that has more than 5 ingredients in the label is left on the store shelf.
Elana’s recipes have helped ween hubby off bread. We have tried them all but our favorite is Paleo bread. Has helped us use up the Pumpkin that keeps coming in our delivery box each week. What amazing ways (cupcakes, bars etc..). I never liked using cans for veg and roasting pumpkin which afterwards goes into an egg cupcake or the soup makes it so much more flavorsome. The roasted beets are to die for.
I keep coming back and trying to find subs for agave and grape seed oil etc.
I am now trying to be primal but keeping to the 80% 20% rule. That way you don’t feel compelled to cheat. I always have the need to cheat especially when I’m close to goal and then I binge and get terrible IBS and feel bad etc. On Primal I just feel so much more energetic.
Elana thank you so much. I appreciate all you do. I’m looking forward to making the “honey” cake for Rosh Hashana.
Erin says
I am gluten-free and follow an Ayurvedic diet advised by an Ayurvedic physician who is also an MD. It has changed my life!
Pat says
Elana, Thanks for starting this discussion. I’ve been gluten free (and dairy free and sugar free) for many years (well, mostly), and thanks to you I’ve started eating less grains. I’m not sure if it’s less grains that have made a difference so much as more nut based baked goods.
I’m one of the lucky ones and have no problems with nuts, and I seem to thrive on them. I make a variation of your classic drop biscuit recipe but with no agave, more lemon juice and a little stevia and call them scones. My husband Steve and I are addicted to these simple little treats that may be breakfast, afternoon snack, or emergency food. (great for camping)
Thanks so much for all you’ve done! Can’t wait to try the spiced nuts. I’m going to try adding a little lime juice.
Sarah says
We are Primal/WAPF here, mostly just because we feel better that way. We don’t have any allergies or major health problems, but eating this way just makes so much sense to us that we haven’t looked back! My kids have taken a while to come around to being Primal, but just tonight I served them spaghetti and they ate all the meat out of it, told me they didn’t like the noodles (a year ago they would have eaten mac and cheese for every meal), and asked for a second helping of just the meat sauce! Thank goodness for the internet and blogs like this one that keep offering new ideas of things to make for my family.
cindy drozda says
Gluten-free (intolerant, not Celiac), cow milk free, processed food and chemical free. I’m trying to reduce or eliminate sugar (including fruit) and grain. I love cooking with almond flour! Elana’s recipes are so easy to make, compared with grain-based gluten-free baked goods. Most recipes can be made without the sugar, or sub a little coconut sugar.
Thank you, Elana!
Karen says
I have to be gluten, dairy, and soy free, and limit egg yolks. Now I’m allergic to almonds (still in shock). I found your website and tried your recipes and loved the no grain so started using your recipes a lot and then found other sites. I’m grain free now. The recent test that forced me to give up almonds has resulted in more exploring of other nuts (I did not test allergic to others and I think that I probably ate more almonds so that was a factor in the allergy). I still use your recipes, I just use other nut flours. Your simple bread is beyond excellent when made with hazelnut flour. I have pecan and cashew flours to play with as well. I am trying to rotate. I have not found a source for walnut flour. Depending on the recipe, I choose the flour that seems most compatible with the ingredients. Your simple bread works with any nut flour.
I don’t think I would have tried nut flours if not for your website. Now I do nothing but nut flours! Just feel better with them.
SamMonks says
WOW these look great. I have everything to make them right now!
and to answer your question I have been eating grain free, dairy free, almost sugar free for 4 months. (Paleo :)) and I love the way I feel inside, perfrom at the gym and then how my bikin fits now. Your website has been a great help on my journey. Thank you Thank you!!!