Ranch Roasted Nuts

I had a snack mix over the summer that had ranch seasoned pecans in the blend, and I haven’t been the same since. There was just something extra special about them, and I’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to recreate those flavors on my own.

Well, the time is now!

We’re going to start with 3 of my favorite nuts: pecans, cashews, and pistachios. You could switch up the nut blend if you wanted to or even buy a premixed blend of nuts. But, I needed the pecans to be abundant in this mix, so I like the idea of controlling the blend my favoring what I like. You can do that too!

We’ll add all of our nuts to a bowl, toss them with some avocado oil, and season them with a couple good scoops of store bought ranch dip mix. I love avocado oil for this blend because it’s neutral in taste, it has a high smoke point, and it’s one of the better oils from a “good fats” perspective. If you need to substitute the oil, I’d go for either a grapeseed or extra virgin olive oil as a replacement. California Olive Ranch actually makes an avocado/ olive oil blend that I love, and that works great here too.

Once we have our nuts coated in the seasoning, we’ll spread them out on a baking sheet, and pop them in the oven for about 15 minutes. We want to be sure to toss them every couple of minutes, because those nuts can go from zero to burnt pretty quickly.

After their quick stint in the oven, our nuts are done! We’ll let them cool down completely, transfer them to an airtight container, and they’ll stay perfectly fresh for at least 2 weeks.

These nuts are sooooooo amazing. You have the toasty, earthy flavors from the nuts. You have herbaceous and slightly tangy notes from the ranch seasoning. You have satisfying crunch in every bite. Plus, they’re loaded with the good kind of fat, they’re a good source of protein, and some researchers even think they promote cognitive health.

I would’ve settled for just a yummy snack, but you can’t lose when it’s good for you too!

Alright, everyone! That’s it for today!

I hope you guys enjoy. And, let’s eat!