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.
Leah says
Well, a year ago we started a path towards wellness. I just knew that I was most likely going to have to go gluten and dairy free. Sure enough after the results I was needing to go gluten, dairy and egg free plus mostly soy free as well. The surprising part was that my husband and both boys had to all go dairy free as well. After getting all of our lab work done this year, my husband now has to go gluten free too. A journey to health can be a long process, but I love that we get to do it together!
I like learning about the paleo diet on your blog. I had never really heard about it before this last year and I’ve found you to be very insightful about different resources and cookbooks that work for you. Thanks!
Eileen says
These days it seems easier to say what I do eat, than what I don’t. I thrive on a diet that consists of 70% veggies, lean meats or fish, sprouted beans, nuts, seeds and low sugar fruit.
I have issues with yeast so I pretty much avoid dairy, wheat, soy, alcohol, sugar & most sweeteners, except for stevia and…and if I’m feeling like a rebel…coconut nectar.
I really appreciate your blog and all your wonderful recipes!
Katie says
We follow the “Rafael” diet. That is, one that takes my 2 year old son’s allergies into consideration. He is (mostly) gluten free (we do a little barley here and there), dairy and egg free, (mostly) legume free (occasional beans once in a while), and more (many nuts (not almond thank god), mango, strawberry, red dye (who needs it, seriously)…).
I love, love, love this website (though I have to sub out eggs and some nuts once in a while) mostly because as his allergy list grew this site kept my hopes up. No matter how many limitaions in one’s diet there is so much out there–you just have to go and find it. And, amazingly, the healthier you get and the better you feel the less limiting your diet feels and the more excited you are to go find some other cool new thing (like millet scones with homeade earl grey tea peach jam). Thank you Elana for getting me through one of the absolute hardest phases of my entire life.
Sandy Schneider says
I do not follow the Paleo/Primal diets; but I do try and eat mainly foods that are low glycemic. This basically means no gluten but it depends on the food. I originally started eating this way because I teach a weight loss class that is all low GI foods. However, I have also found that eating this way really helps my heart — I have PVC (Pulmonary Ventricular Complex). Exercise and eating low GI have really helped control the irregular beats immensely. Thanks for the many yummy recipes Elana!!
Betsy says
I eat paleo as it is what I’ve found makes me feel best. I eat a fairly strict version of it – very limited nuts, berries and plenty of grass fed meats and wild caught fish and good fats. I am gluten intolerant and have MS so keep my diet pretty tight. However, I occasionally have one of your delicious molasses-spice cookies.
Betsy says
Oh, and lots of green vegetables too!
Lindsay says
I follow a paleo/primal diet for the past 17 months. I love it and have such great energy…I was even able to give up my regular coffee fix–which is unheard of for a teacher.
I love all your recipes!
JanaC2 says
I am transitioning to a gluten-free lifestyle after more than 20 years of horrible digestive problems and have been chronicling my decision-making process on my blog. Since I have had such horrible luck w/doctors and have a limited budget for out-of-pocket testing, I am trying gluten-free on my own to see if it helps and so far, so good! I appreciate your wide variety of recipes and great information and look forward to checking back more often!
Patricia says
Just finished making a batch of your paleo nuts: they are super delicious and extremely easy to make. Absolutely love the combination of flavors!
Thanks for sharing such an amazing snack recipe!
Elana says
Patricia, thanks for letting me know these are extremely easy to make and super delicious :-)
Marycay says
To be honest, Even tho I’d heard great things about your website, I stayed away thinking your recipes would be full of grain and starchy gluten free flour subs. Then came across an article in Natural Solutions that featured your almond flour cookbook. Decided to finally take a peek at your site and I’ve been singing your praises ever
since. Your recipes make going grain free possible! Thanks MaryCay
Maria says
We’re not really free of anything, because my experience has taught me to be a bit wary of cutting out entire categories of foods. (I was vegetarian for 9 years and thought that I always would be, but my body’s needs changed and I went back to eating some organic meats.) I now feed myself and my family according to what seems to work best for all of our bodies. We’re primarily low gluten, low sugar, low dairy, and as organic as possible.
What I like best about your recipes, Elana, is their higher nutritional quality and ease of preparation. I do allow my kids the occasional treat made with grain-based flours, but I know they’re getting more nutritionally from the almond and coconut flour recipes that I’ve gotten from you. They love your almond butter brownies (it’s requested for almost every birthday ’round here) and I feel better knowing that this goodie is giving them an extra boost of protein, fiber and healthy fats. Btw, we got your cupcake book a little while ago and are having great fun trying the recipes there, too. So far, the chocolate-banana cupcakes are the biggest hit. So blessings to you, Elana, and keep up the good work!