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.
Cameo says
This works wonderfully with coconut chips, too!
Elana says
Cameo, thanks!
Beth says
I’ve been gluten free for years but I really need to shed pounds so I’m working towards paleo. I’m allergic to almonds so I’m learning how to work with coconut flour. Thanks for all the great inspiration!
Elana says
Beth, you’re welcome!
Christine says
I have a question about a specific ingredient. Is the chili powder called for red pepper/cayenne or the spice blend known as chili powder? Thank you.
Necie says
I’m brand new to the keto diet, so I am off all grains and starchy vegetables for the last month. I was blessed to stumble across this website where many of the paleo recipes fit exactly what I’m trying to do.
I made this recipe with the chili powder spice blend, so it had nice flavor without the heat from cayenne/red pepper. Most of the nuts I had on hand were already roasted and salted, so I skipped the browning the nuts part and omitted the salt, figuring there was going to be enough salt from the salted nuts and from the chili powder. I also subbed some different kinds of nuts (I don’t care much for walnuts) and added unsweetened coconut flakes and some smokey paprika. I made hubby his own batch with no pecans, and he said the spices made the nuts seem more filling for his afternoon snack. Oh! I also used garlic-infused olive oil which was fun and tasty!
Elana says
Necie, so glad you enjoyed the Paleo Spiced Nuts and loved hearing about your additions!
Shelley Bauder says
I eat paleo
Elana says
Thanks Shelley!
Kris says
I started following a strict Paleo diet exactly 110 days ago, for nothing more than the fact I was overweight and not very healthy. I have no allergies or issues with anything, I just want to get healthy.
Also thanks for this recipe, a friend shared it today and it’s awesome! I am going to share it with my readers as well!
Jean says
We had spicy nuts in a restaurant last night so today I did a search to figure out how to make them and came across yours. Since I am primarily Paleo yours peaked my interest. Most recipes used brown sugar as the first ingredient. I just made some up using only almonds and pecans because it’s all I have right now. They are wonderful! I’m sure I’ll be making them often now that I know how good they are and how incredibly easy they were to make. Thanks so much!
Esther says
Do they keep in an airtight container well? For maybe a week?
Elana says
Esther, yes they do :-)
Esther says
They are SOOOO yummy. Thanks for sharing.
Elana says
Esther, I’m thrilled to hear these were SOOOO yummy! We love them too :-)
LORRI says
THIS WOULD BE GREAT FOR GIFTING……….MAKE A BATCH AND PUT THEM IN A DEORATIVE JAR :)
Elana says
Lorri, I totally agree. And here’s a full post I did on homemade holiday gifts:
https://elanaspantry.com/diy-christmas-gifts/
Enjoy!
Elana
Sally says
I love all of your recipes, especially nuts–this one is awesome! I find myself baking these at 350F for 15-16 minutes on a parchment paper covered cookie sheet, turning half way through. Same ingredients. Just easier prep to me.
Elana says
Sally, thanks for your comment! I’m so happy to hear you are loving all of my recipes and that this one is awesome!
Sheryl G. says
Love this recipe, I’m vegetarian planning on going 50% raw, gluten free, dairy free.
Elana says
Sheryl, thanks!
Claire says
I have been gluten free for six weeks now and feeling fabulous … Love the paleo recipes , will never consume grain products again
Elana says
Claire, so glad you are loving my recipes :-)
Jenni says
I have been gluten-free since April 2012, and I have been on the Candida Diet, no eggs, since last week. I recently found out that I have a high sensitivity to eggs, which makes baking very difficult. Baking without eggs or fruit or regular sugar seems darned near impossible. I won’t use EnerG egg replacer because of all the additives, and the extra starches make it not suitable to the Candida Diet. Does anyone know how to make pancakes without using eggs, sugar, fruit, or gluten? I’d love to know that magic secret!
Amy says
Have you tried using flax meal? I will sometimes make flax “eggs” as a replacement in baking. It works well.
Judy Heuss says
Just curious: are you allergic to the whole egg or just one part? If it’s just the yolk, then you can substitute two whites for one whole egg in most recipes and come out okay.
Kristen says
Have you tried eating organic eggs from chickens fed gluten free food? For some people with gluten sensitivities, they can reach to eggs if the chickens are fed gluten products (which most are).
Just a thought. There are substitutes for eggs for baking, it just takes some experimentation.
Good luck!