Spiced Nuts: The Perfect Tailgate Snack! 🏈🔥

We all know that game day is about more than just the action on the field—it's about the snacks, too! And we’ve got the perfect DIY tailgate treat that’s paleo, gluten-free, and low-carb. Say hello to Spiced Nuts—they’re crunchy, smoky, tangy, and oh-so-zesty! You’ll be munching on these all day long, whether you're tailgating with friends or cheering from home.

Let’s get you game day ready with these irresistible snacks that are as easy to make as they are to devour!

What You’ll Need:

1 tablespoon of coconut sugar or maple sugar
2 teaspoons of fresh lime zest 🍋
2 teaspoons of Diamond Crystal kosher salt (if using fine sea salt, use half the amount)
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of smoked paprika 🌶️
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (for a little kick!)
1 large egg white
2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice
2 cups of raw whole almonds
1½ cups of raw whole cashews
1½ cups of raw whole pecans or walnuts

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Keep it handy—things are about to get tasty! 😋
Mix the spices: In a small bowl, stir together the coconut sugar, lime zest, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Whisk the egg white and lime juice: In a large bowl, beat the egg white and lime juice until frothy. This is going to help all that spicy goodness stick to the nuts.
Combine the spice blend: Add the coconut sugar and spice mix to the frothy egg white and whisk until it’s all combined.
Coat the nuts: Toss your almonds, cashews, and pecans (or walnuts) into the bowl and use a spatula to coat them evenly. Make sure every nut gets a delicious layer of that spicy goodness! 🌶️
Spread and bake: Pour the spiced nuts onto the baking sheet and spread them into a single layer. Don’t pour any extra sauce onto the pan, as it can stick and burn—just the nuts, please!
Bake to perfection: Pop the tray into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the nuts are lightly toasted and your kitchen smells like game day heaven. 🏈✨ Be sure to keep an eye on them—they’ll continue to crisp up after you take them out of the oven.
Cool and enjoy: Let the nuts cool completely before diving in. Trust us, they’re worth the wait!

These Spiced Nuts are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Not only are they packed with flavor, but they’re also paleo, gluten-free, and low-carb, so you can snack guilt-free! Serve them up at your next tailgate, and watch them disappear faster than a touchdown celebration. 🙌

Happy tailgating, friends! 💃