Spicy Cajun Crunch Trail Mix — Day 2 of 30 Snack Recipes
Crunchy Cajun Crunch Trail Mix recipe with a spicy kick.
Today’s recipe is filled with bold flavors and crunchy goodness. No promises, but we think this recipe will become your new go-to when you get the munchies.
We want you to try this Spicy Cajun Crunch Trail Mix recipe. It has mouthwatering Cajun-seasoned nuts, seeds, and other savory elements for extra pizzazz.
Here’s what you’re going to need for this satisfying crunch recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
- 1 cup corn nuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
Step 1 — Prepare the Nut Mixture
Throw almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and corn nuts into a big bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the mix and toss until those nuts and seeds are oiled up.
Step 2 — Cajun Seasoning Blend
In a tiny bowl, mix up the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt.
Step 3 — Coat with Cajun Spice
Sprinkle that Cajun seasoning over the mix. Give it a toss. Make sure every piece gets seasoned.
Step 4 — Bake to Perfection
Spread your spicy mix on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pop it in the oven and let it bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
Step 5 — Add Savory Ingredients
Once out of the oven, let your spicy blend cool a bit. Now, toss in those pretzel sticks.
Quick Time-Saving Tips
Here are a couple of time-saving tricks to have up your sleeve.
Grab some pre-roasted nuts to shave off some precious bake time.
Go ahead and double up the batch to last all week. Trust me, more is always merrier when it comes to tasty treats.
Potential Substitutes
If you want to switch things up, here are a couple of suggestions.
Consider tossing in some dried cranberries or apricots for a touch of sweetness. Those flavors go well with the existing ingredients.
Adjust the cayenne pepper to match your taste buds. It’s either tame or fire-breathing.
There You Have It!
Snacktime just got a whole lot spicier with this Spicy Cajun Crunch Trail Mix recipe. Give this recipe a shot, and let me know if you enjoy it.
