Salted Honey Peanut Snack Mix (Printable)

A crunchy mix of peanuts, nuts, and seeds coated in salted honey and spices for a tasty snack.

# Components:

→ Nuts & Seeds

01 - 1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
02 - 1/2 cup raw cashews
03 - 1/2 cup raw almonds
04 - 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
05 - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

→ Honey Mixture

06 - 1/4 cup honey
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

→ Finishing

12 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the peanuts, cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the honey and butter together. Stir in the sea salt, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper until fully combined.
04 - Pour the honey mixture over the nut and seed blend. Toss well to ensure even coating.
05 - Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
07 - Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet until crisp. Break into clusters and transfer to an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's that rare treat that tastes indulgent but actually fills you up with real protein and healthy fats.
  • Once you figure out the honey-butter balance, you'll find yourself making it for every gathering because people always ask for the recipe.
  • The whole thing comes together in half an hour, which means you can go from craving to snacking faster than any store-bought version.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway stir—I learned this the hard way when one batch came out with burnt edges and pale centers, which taught me that oven heat isn't as forgiving as it seems.
  • Let it cool completely before moving it, or you'll end up with soft, sticky clumps instead of crispy clusters that actually break apart.
03 -
  • If your oven runs hot, start checking at the 15-minute mark because every oven has moods and you want golden, not burnt.
  • The flaky sea salt at the end is non-negotiable—it's the textural and flavor contrast that separates this from just roasted nuts in honey.
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