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    Home » Paleo » Sweet and Spicy Gingerbread Spiced Nuts

    Sweet and Spicy Gingerbread Spiced Nuts

    Published: Dec 8, 2021 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 2 Comments

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    Gingerbread spiced nuts, flavoured with gingerbread spice, coconut sugar, paprika and pepper are sweet and spicy! These mixed party nuts make a simple appetizer or hostess gift. Perfect for snacking on at holiday parties!

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    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • Gingerbread Spiced Nuts--they're sweet and spicy, all at the same time! And what could be a more appropriate flavour for a winter holiday party snack than gingerbread spice?
    • Spiced nuts mixes are always popular at holiday time. They're an ideal snack to serve your friends while you're putting the finishing touches on your dinner. They also make a perfect hostess or neighbour gift when wrapped in a small package and tied with a ribbon.
    • Five minutes to mix and twenty minutes to bake! You can have a batch of gingerbread spiced nuts ready for your family and friends to devour in less than half an hour.

    I have several spiced nuts recipes that I love to make. If you're looking for more recipe ideas for holiday nut mixes, I've rounded up some of them in 7 Holiday Spiced Nuts Recipes.

    close up view of gingerbread spiced nuts in a tin

    Ready to whip up a holiday nut mix? Gather your ingredients.

    🛒 Ingredients

    • an egg white: to help the spices stick to the nuts
    • coconut sugar: has hints of caramel flavour which goes well with gingerbread. It has a lower glycemic index than granulated sugar, so it is less likely to cause spikes in your blood glucose and insulin. You can substitute brown sugar, if you'd like.
    • gingerbread spice: see my recipe below
    • sea salt
    • pepper: freshly ground
    • paprika: for a hint of heat
    • mixed unsalted nuts: any type will work

    How to make Gingerbread Spice Mix

    Combine 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons ground allspice, ½ teaspoon ground cloves and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg. Store in a small jar. You'll need 2 teaspoons of this mix for this recipe for party nuts.

    mounds of measured spices to make gingerbread spice mix

    Use this mix to make these sweet 'n spicy nuts, then use the leftover mix to some of these yummy recipes!

    • Gingerbread Ice Cream Parfait: rich, decadent and absolutely delicious!
    • Healthy Chia Gingerbread Smoothie: perfect for Christmas morning!
    • Traditional and Reliable Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies: our family's favourite recipe for gingerbread people
    • 30-Minute Gingerbread Spiced Granola: a healthy way to start those chilly winter mornings.
    Nuts in a glass bowl

    🥄 Instructions

    Here's a quick overview of what you'll do. Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

    1. Begin by whisking the egg white until very frothy. Next, add gingerbread spice, coconut sugar, salt, paprika and pepper, stirring until smooth.
    2. Add the nuts to the spice mixture and toss until very well coated.
    3. Spread out on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring half way through.
    4. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving or packaging these party nuts as edible gifts. It's hard not to sneak a few!
    gingerbread spiced nuts on a baking sheet

    How long will these gingerbread spiced nuts keep?

    When stored in an airtight container, these nuts will stay fresh for 2 to 3 weeks.

    a tin filled with gingerbread spiced nuts

    Enjoy, everyone!

    Love gingerbread flavours? Check these 6 Easy Gingerbread Recipes for more inspiration!

    More recipes for nut and party mixes

    • Low-Carb Roasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans
    • Sweet and Spicy Rosemary Nuts
    • Sweet and Spicy Pretzel and Nut Snack Mix
    • 20 minute Caramel Spiced Pecans

    When you make these gingerbread nuts, please leave a comment and a rating below. Thanks in advance! Subscribe to my weekly newsletter and have new recipes delivered straight to your inbox.

    This recipe was originally published in 2019. It has been updated with new information. The recipe remains the same.

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    Sweet and Spicy Gingerbread Spiced Nuts

    Mixed party nuts, spiced with gingerbread spice, coconut sugar, paprika and pepper. Sweet and spicy! These gingerbread spiced nuts make a great party snack or hostess gift.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 10 ¼ cup servings
    Calories: 229kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Equipment

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    Ingredients

    • 1 large egg white thoroughly whisked
    • ¼ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoon gingerbread spice
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon pepper freshly ground
    • 2 ½ cups mixed nuts

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325°F.
    • In a large bowl, whisk the egg white until very frothy, then add gingerbread spice, coconut sugar, salt, paprika and pepper, stirring until smooth.
    • Add nuts and toss until well coated. Spread on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet.
    • Bake for 20 minutes, stirring part way through. Nuts should be slightly sticky. Remove from oven and let cool before serving or packaging for gifts.

    Notes

    If you don't want to make a batch of gingerbread spice mix, combine ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground allspice, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Anne

      June 30, 2020 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      Super delicious! Love those flavours. I make a big batch of these and store them in a glass jar for healthy snacking.

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      • Flavour & Savour

        June 30, 2020 at 9:33 am

        Great idea! Thanks for commenting and rating my recipe! Much appreciated.

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