Spiced Rosemary Roasted Nuts

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw unsalted almonds
• 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
• 1/2 cup raw unsalted hazelnuts
• 1/2 cup raw unsalted pecan halves
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste

Directions

• 1.

  Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a sheet of parchment paper. Set aside.

• 2.

  In a large bowl, combine the nuts. Pour the maple syrup over the nuts and mix well to coat evenly.

• 3.

  Combine the coconut sugar, rosemary, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne in small bowl and stir well to combine.

• 4.

  Pour the spice mixture over the nuts and mix well until evenly distributed.

• 5.

  Pour the nut mixture onto the prepared baking sheet into one even layer. Bake for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent burning*.

• 6.

  Add another sprinkle of salt, if desired.

• 7.

  Let cool on the baking sheet.

• 8.

  Once completely cool, transfer to an air-tight container.