Have I told you about the time I drove from Los Angeles to Seattle with a Strawberry Cheesecake as a road snack? Not the most practical of options.
On the scale of really-good to really-bad ideas…. this was a really bad idea.
To be fair, the cheesecake was a gift. A road trip gift? That hardly makes any sense. Nonetheless, I’m never one to turn down a gift or a cheesecake.
This time as I travel across part of the south, I’m bringing along much more reasonable snacks: roasted nuts, cheesy crackers, and popcorn.
We’re back in an age of reason. Phew.
Honey Chai Roasted Almonds are sweet, salty and spiced. I love the crunch that the act of roasting adds to nuts.
Do you know how dangerous it is to buy a box of cheese crackers and then be left at home alone with them? The crackers don’t stand a chance. These Sharp Cheddar Cheese Crackers are even more dangerous. You’ll eat the whole batch alone and not feel the tiniest bit of remorse.
Cinnamon Kettle Corn is addictive and will totally get stuck in your teeth but it’s weirdly worth it.
These cashews are positively perfect as a road snack. Sweet, crunchy, salty, with just a touch of spice. It’s everything! I find they’re best when they stick together in roasted honey and nut clusters. Happy snacking to us both!
Honey and Mustard Roasted Cashews
makes 1 1/2 cups
recipe from the Joy the Baker Cookbook
1 1/2 cups raw cashews
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground yellow mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment or silicone baking mat.
In a medium-sized bowl, stir together honey, olive oil, mustard, red pepper flakes, and salt. If you happen to be using raw or thicker honey, feel free to loosen the honey with a few seconds in the microwave. Thinner honey will create a better coating for the nuts. Toss cashews into mixture and stir until all of the cashews are coated.
Spread cashews in a single layer on baking sheet and bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes until fragrant, stirring once about halfway through cooking time. Keep an eye on the cashews after about 12 minutes. The nuts can burn quickly.
Remove from oven. Toss to coat and loosen from the pat. Allow to cool before enjoying. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Yummy ,love it esp kids
These are so delicious ! The first batch i had a “Happy accident” (the ground mustard got mixed up with the ground ginger). Honey ginger totally works too ! Thanks Joy !
Whoa! Honey & Mustard Roasted Cashews?! Wish I could eat those!! Must see if I can make an almond version sans honey.
These snacks sound amazing! Wishing you well on your road-trip!
Really need to try out them honey chai rosted almonds! Loooks delicious.
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Good luck on the move road trip; you can’t go wrong with snacks like this!
Everything looks so yummy for snacking!
Those cashews look SO good…I need them. :)
can i use mustard instead of ground mustard seeds? if so, how much mustard would you recommend?
Very rarely do I see a recipe and immediately jump up and make it. But right after I saw these, I headed straight to the kitchen. Of course I didn’t have cashews, but I subbed hazelnuts and walnuts, omitted the red pepper flakes (not for me, but for my daughter), added a dollop of spicy mustard, and didn’t measure a thing. Turned out great, so thanks for the inspiration :)
Loved! Here in Brazil we use to eat lots of cashews, brazilian nuts, peanuts – I love to put some in my granola too :) P.S.: I really enjoy your blog!
Addictive snacks and have fun road trippin!
The cashews sound delicious! And those cheese crackers!!
Can I come on the road with you? Your snacks are totally mouth-watering!
Joy, these look fabulous. I love honey and mustard together – why did I never think to put that on a nut? Always full of great ideas, you are. :)
Travel safe , Joy! I hope fluffy cat likes to ride in the car…if not your ride could be very noisy! look forward to a blog tour of your new neighborhood and “digs.”
If this is what you’re taking to your road trip, I’m coming with you ;-)
Looks delicious!!
Amazingly delicious and just perfect for road tripping!
Love this Joy! I make a lot of nut mixes for the husband’s poker games – and this looks great! Thanks for sharing this :)
kettle corn with cinnamon, add some coconut shreds or coconut oil and it would smell SO GOOD.
WHAT!!!! These look amazing. I can’t stop snacking so love to have more ideas… thanks :)
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I know I’d eat way too many of these in one sitting!
Oh my goodness, all those awesome pictures tempt me so badly to splurge in snacks! I adore cashews and honey, so that snack recipe is looking quite promising, especially from my growling stomach’s point of view, haha.
And thumbs up for the print recipe feature. I don’t know why, but many cooking bloggers forget how cool that is.
Hope you and your cutest little kitten are doing well with the moving away and all! Looking forward to read a new post & updates from you!
I love the idea of honey and mustard roasted cashews – I usually just roast nuts with some cinnamon and maple syrup, but will definitely try this combo!
um, holy deliciousness! i may try this mix on some chickpeas and report back.
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I just want cashews for every meal!!
Hi Joy- This is not nut related, my apologies. But it does have to do with Mardi Gras and doughnuts, and for those reasons I thought you’d be interested in this article on NPR. Enjoy!
https://www.npr.org/2014/02/26/282908382/fat-tuesday-the-many-different-doughnuts-of-mardi-gras
Can’t wait to try this out! You’re definitely making me want to go on another road trip ASAP!
xoxo
Taylor
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One of my favourite snacks, this looks so much better for being homemade though. Must try soon!
Sweet and salty… Sounds amazing!!! Yum yum yum.
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Hello,
I love all your snack, and in the weekend I will try the honey and mustard roasted cashews.
I love cashews from my time in Afrika, I worked en Mocambique and trawled in South Afrika, better than your road trip gift:-)
Thanks for all your inspiration at your lovely blog:-)
Maria and Tina
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nuts are always a great idea for snacks. hope your trip goes well..
I’m a New Orleanian and I’m so excited that you are moving to my beloved city!! Also, I’m going to make these cashews for an Endymion party this weekend- good road trip food = good parade food.
Yum! What a great snack food. I’m a sucker for almonds, so that honey chai recipe looks SO. Darn. Good.
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Pleaseeee tell me this cheesecake is the one involved in the story you told on the podcast?! I loved/can totally relate to the ‘I must eat to keep driving’ situation!
Totally the same podcast story! You know me all too well…
I often make spiced or candied nuts but I’ve never used mustard on them. I love honey mustard everything! These will not last long.
I’m pretty obsessed with honey mustard pretzels, but cashews? So much better! Don’t think I could resist these, even with a cheesecake in the car ;-)
Ground yellow mustard seeds? That’s an interesting addition. I’ve gotta read about this. Would coconut oil work just as well or would the fragrance overpower these cashews?
I think coconut oil could definitely work.
I literally just sent a jar of these cashews to a far away friend yesterday afternoon! I make these from your cookbook often – they are so, so good!
I know it defeats the purpose but the only thing i can think of now is these in delicious chicken salad. The wonderful uses of nuts number. 10453 and 54.
I’ve always wanted to make those cashews from your book but know I could not be trusted around them. Honey/mustard – so good! These are beautiful! Pinned
I LOVE cashews, and these ones look extra tasty yum yum :)
OOOooh snacks. I never leave the house without one, not even to go to the post office.
MAJOR priority on a roadtrip. I usually make granola bars, bake small breads and stuff them with some kind of lentil burger, avocado &co.(cheese sweats in the heat, butter melts..) and I agree, nuts are the best!!
I still can’t believe you won’t be living in the beautiful place with the small kitchen you showed on apartment therapy, I loved it!!
I hope you and your cat will have a lovely place to stay, and a well-lit inspiring kitchen!!
Tell us all about the move if you like :) we sure like!