Aug 20, 2023
During a vigorous, four-hour hike in the beautiful mountains of Tuscany, I dug into my backpack for a small bag of nuts in hopes of reviving my energy. As I devoured the first handful of this mixture,I was met with a burst of flavor, a little heat, and tastes of one of my favorite superfoods—goji berries. I wasn’t sure if my hunger was influencing my palate, but when I caught up with my husband, he was as happy with his snack as I was with mine—a good sign that it really was as delicious as I had thought.
Determined to create my own version of the Ranch at Palazzo Fiuggi’s nut mix, I dictated flavor notes into my phone as I marched on and was thrilled that the Ranch shared their recipe—which I tweaked slightly for my palate and personal health goals. Snacking on nuts is something I do every day, to keep from reaching for the chips—so it needs to be both healthful and satisfying to ensure I stick with this nourishing habit.
The Ranch at Palazzo Fiuggi is a sister program to The Ranch at Malibu, a luxury wellness and fitness retreat, and it is set in the town of Fiuggi, renowned for its healing waters. While we were not relishing the idea of a vegan, gluten free, alcohol free week in Italy, we were pleasantly surprised by the plant-based, organic, and locally sourced foods presented to us, and grateful for inspiration for this recipe.
Yields: 2 1/2 Cups
¾ teaspoon chili powder, more to taste
1 teaspoon turmeric
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, more to taste
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup cashews
¼ cup walnuts
¾ cup raw almonds
½ cup raw pistachios
¼ cup pepitas
¼ cup chopped Brazil nuts
2 tablespoons maple syrup
¼ cup goji berries
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Mix the spices and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
In a separate larger bowl, toss the nuts together.
Add the maple syrup to the nut mixture, and toss, coating the nuts completely.
Sprinkle the spices over the nuts and continue to toss so the nuts are coated well with the spice and salt mixture.
Spread the nuts onto a large baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes until toasted, checking to be sure they don’t burn.
Remove from the oven and toss the goji berries into the nut mixture, on the baking sheet.
Allow the mixture to cool completely before storing or serving.
Store in an airtight jar in a cool place for up to two weeks.
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