Super Nut and Seed Sprinkle (Vegan)

This Super Nut and Seed Sprinkle is packed with goodness from nuts, seeds, herbs and spices as well as mushrooms, legumes and other ingredients making it full of over 25 different plant points – great for sprinkling over meals.

Plant points are a new way to track what we are eating and it’s something I love, as it’s about celebrating diversity in the foods we eat. Adding in different nuts and seeds every day as well as mushroom powders, herbs and spices all create more variety in our diets which means we are nourishing our bodies with a whole host of goodness. A brand called Zoe recently launched a sprinkle mix which inspired this homemade version. While the ingredient list may seem long, everything is optional, and you can use what you have to hand. Nuts, seeds and herbs are all interchangeable, they key is diversity so use as many different varieties as you can.

A jar of Super Nut and Seed Sprinkle
Super Nut and Seed Sprinkle

Why will I love this sprinkle?

This is everything!

  • Tastes amazing, with umami flavours, rich notes, spices and herbs
    • Can be adjusted according to personal preference
  • Packed with 25+ different plant points
    • The guidelines say to aim for 30 a week
  • Full of fibre from the nuts and seeds
  • Packed with omega-3s from the seeds
  • High in healthy fats
  • A source of vitamins like A, C and E
  • Great for skin and gut health
  • Takes 10 minutes to make
  • Naturally plant-based, egg-free and dairy-free
  • Gluten-free and grain-free
  • With nut-free options
  • With adaptogenic mushrooms for brain function
    • These can be tailored to your needs
  • Lasts for at least 1 month
  • Cheaper than the shop-bought alternative
  • Tastes amazing with most meals
  • Great for all the family
  • A natural source of protein
  • Can be made with whatever nuts and seeds you have
  • Diversity is key so use your favourites

If you already love the sound of this super sprinkle, then skip ahead to the recipe card below. Or, first let’s discuss the recipe in more detail.

What ingredients do I need?

You can see the ingredients with weights in the recipe card below and see my “shop the recipe” section for my favourites and recommended products.

For the sprinkle:

  • Nuts: for this recipe I use walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, Brazil nus, cashews, pistachios and macadamia but use your favourites.
  • Seeds: use you preferred mix of seeds but I like a ready made mix of pumpkin, sunflower, flax, white and black sesame seeds and then I add hemp and chia seeds.
  • Quinoa: this adds fibre and protein while adding crunch (use the white or mixed quinoa, raw).
  • Dried herbs and spices: I love using a mix of whole fennel and cumin seeds, dried thyme, oregano, chilli flakes with salt and pepper. The flavour is amazing but feel free to play around.
  • Nori flakes: these are so good for you and without adding too much flavour. They are optional but I highly recommend.
  • Nutritional yeast: to add umami richness and flavour. This is also optional.
  • Roasted beans/legumes: these are easy to find in the shops and usually come as a mix with beans, chickpeas, edamame etc. Look for ones which are 100% beans/legumes or with only a little salt and olive oil.
  • Mushroom adaptogenic powders: these are more tailored to the individual and are not essential to make this recipe (I know they are expensive and not everyone has them). I like to add lion’s mane for brain function, tremella for skin health and reishi for the nervous system. I love the range from Dirtea which you can see here and shop with my discount.

Is this gluten-free and nut-free?

This is naturally gluten-free and to make it nut-free, swap all of the nuts for more seeds.

How do I make this?

This is ready in a few steps:

  • Add most of the ingredients to a roasting tray: and spread out.
  • Roast  for 10 minutes in the oven: until golden and toasty.
  • Allow to cool fully: in the tray.
  • Sprinkle over the other ingredients: and transfer to a food processor or blender (AMY15 for 15% off).
  • Pulse lightly to form a light crumble: do not overmix as it will turn clumpy and try to a form a nut/seed butter texture.
  • Transfer into sealable jars: and allow to cool if the mix has heated up again.
  • Seal tightly: and enjoy!

How do I use this sprinkle?

I love this sprinkled or added onto most savoury meals to add taste, texture and crunch:

The possibilities are endless.

How long will it last?

This will keep for at least 1 month in a sealed airtight container at room temperature.

A jar of Super Nut and Seed Sprinkle
Super Nut and Seed Sprinkle

What other recipes can I try?

For more basic staples instead of buying them:

A jar of Super Nut and Seed Sprinkle

Super Nut and Seed Sprinkle (Vegan)

Yield: 1 large jar (300g)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

This Super Nut and Seed Sprinkle is packed with goodness from nuts, seeds, herbs and spices as well as mushrooms, legumes and other ingredients making it full of over 25 different plant points – great for sprinkling over meals.

Ingredients

  • 75g 5-seed mix (pumpkin, sunflower, flaxseed, white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds) (or other)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp hulled hemp seeds
  • 1 tbsp quinoa
  • 20g each: walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, Brazil nus, cashews, pistachios, macadamia, or other
  • 1 tbsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tbsp dried thyme
  • ½ tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp nori flakes
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp roasted edamame beans or split peas (or other dried roasted beans)
  • 1 tbsp roasted chickpeas (or other roasted beans)
  • 1 tsp each: reishi, tremella, lion’s mane mushroom powders (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 160Fan/180ºC and have a large baking sheet to hand.
  2. Add the seed mix, chia seeds, hemp, quinoa, all of the nuts, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, thyme, oregano, chilli flakes and some salt and pepper to the tray. Stir around.
  3. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes, turning the tray around after 5 minutes.
  4. Allow the seeds and nuts to cool fully in the tray on a wire rack.
  5. Now add in the nori, nutritional yeast, beans, chickpeas and mushroom powders.
  6. Transfer the mix to a food processor or blender and pulse in a few second increments to form a crumble/sprinkle consistency (you may want to work in batches).
  7. Transfer to a sealed jar and keep for 1-2 months at room temperature.

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I look forward to hearing what you think of this Super Nut and Seed Sprinkle so please let me know in the comments below and leave a star review above. If you do make these snacks, I’d love to see them so please tag me, I’m @nourishing.amy on Instagram and use the hashtag #nourishingamy. I’m also on TwitterFacebook and Pinterest  – please say hello!

With sprinkle love x

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