Never miss a recipe! Subscribe Here

  • About
  • Contact
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Cotter Crunch

Cotter Crunch

Delicious Healthy Gluten Free Recipes

  • All Recipes
    • By Diet
      • Dairy-Free
      • Egg-Free
      • Gluten-Free
      • Grain-Free
      • Low-Carb
      • Nightshade-Free
      • Nut-Free
      • Vegan
      • Vegetarian
      • Whole30
    • By Type
      • Breakfasts
      • Casseroles
      • Condiments
      • Desserts
      • Drinks
      • Main Dishes
      • Sides & Salads
      • Snacks & Appetizers
      • Stews & Soups
    • By Method
      • Air Fryer
      • Blender
      • Instant Pot
      • No-Bake
      • Oven
      • Slow Cooker
      • Stovetop
    • Quick Meals
    • With Video
  • Meal Plans
  • Shop
  • Start Here
    • Gluten-Free Eating
    • More Diet Guides
      • Autoimmune Protocol
      • Anti-Inflammatory
      • Vegan
      • Vegetarian
      • Whole30
  • Cookbooks
  • Search
Home › Recipes › By Type › Snacks and Appetizers
★★★★★27 Comments

Curry Spiced Slow Cooker Snack Mix

Avatar photo

by Lindsay Cotter Posted: February 20, 2018

Dairy-FreeEgg-FreeGluten-FreeVegan
Jump to Recipe

Thai Curry Spiced Slow Cooker snack mix is the perfect salty sweet gluten-free snack that’s packed with flavor and superfood nutrition! Something easy to make that’s healthy and great for snacks, appetizers, and on the go! The nuts and seeds are slow cooked in an addictive coating full of curry spices, unrefined sugar, gluten free Tamari (gluten free soy sauce),  then tossed with more superfood ingredients like goji berries and dried pineapple. See, perfectly sweet and spicy! Oh, and it’s also paleo friendly and vegan friendly. A bonus for sure!

Close up view Thai Curry Spiced Slow Cooker snack mix in cup

Hello from the artic. No really. It’s a blizzard in Utah. Yesterday it was 60F. Then bam winter storm and I’m stuck inside with 10 feet snow and 11F. WHAT the WHAT? Ya, we may moved to SLC a year ago but snow storms still blow my mind (and freak me out). Haha! I digress. Let’s move on toward the real focus here. Something that is gonna warm you inner soul and nourish your appetite.

THAI SLOW COOKER SNACK MIX YO!

Black crockpot filled with Thai Curry Spiced Slow Cooker snack mix, wooden spoon stirring mix.

By now you can probably tell I love trail mix and slow cookers, two things you wouldn’t think go together, but seriously, they do! If you don’t believe me you should try my Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix or my Crock Pot Chunky Monkey Trail Mix. Totally AMAZING, even if you’re not going for a hike or running to work like my crazy husband. Sometimes just taking pictures of food is enough of an excuse for a snack and stay warm inside. Hence the name snack mix versus trail mix today. Get it?

Seriously though, a handful of snack mix (aka trail mix) is so much more nourishing than a plateful of cookies or brownies, right? Well, maybe not all cookies or these brownies. Just sayin…

Want to know what else goes together like gluten-free bread and vegan butter? LOL! Tamari sauce and coconut sugar. Something magical happens when these two are combined, and adding Thai curry spices takes it to a whole new level of Asian spiced deliciousness. When my spice cabinet beckons, I listen! Maybe I’m biased, but this Thai curry spice snack mix is AMAZING! Gah, the combo of salty sweet and spicy is so good!

Overhead view three bowls filled with slow cooker curry snack mix, on baking sheet.

As a SHERPA WIFE I keep this on hand to fuel the spicy-snack loving husband, but I secretly keep it around for myself too. Haha! It travels easily in a purse, in a backpack, stashed in a pocket (in a baggie), for airport/airplane snackage… I can go on and on but I’ll stop there. Just trust me, this SALTY SWEET SPICY mix is soooo good to have on hand!

Are y’all ready for some nerdy nutrition? You know I wasn’t going to leave you hangin.

SUPER FOOD Powers for this Thai Curry Spiced Slow Cooker Snack Mix:

1) NUTS: It contains brazil nuts which are a great source of selenium and mood booster. And since we’re not quite out of the home stretch of winter, we can all use a good mood booster! And nuts pack a huge amount of plant-based protein and healthy fats, perfect for post-workout or snacking. You can use any mix of your favorite nuts and it will still taste amazing!

2) SEEDS: This recipe calls for a cup of pumpkin seeds, full of good nutrients like zinc and magnesium. Zinc is KEY for boosting immunity. And did y’all know that magnesium has a calming effect on the nervous system? Excuse me while I go grab a handful of trail mix!

3) SPICES: And the spices (red curry powder, red chili powder, paprika, and black pepper) are chock full of anti-inflammatory powers. How could you possibly not want to snack now?

4) SWEET MIX-INS: I also added in goji berries (after cooking) for some phytonutrients, vitamins and trace minerals! Plus a boost in potassium. Chopped dried pineapple is optional, but it’s great for quick energy and contains bromelain, an anti-inflammatory compound.

A woman holding a cup of Thai Curry Spiced Slow Cooker snack mix in brown paper bowl

This is one heck of a tasty and healthy snack mix! Now go make some, mmm k!

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Close up overhead view slow cooker curry snack mix in brown paper bowl

Thai Curry Spiced Slow Cooker Snack Mix


★★★★★

4.5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 1 hr 32 min
  • Yield: 8 1x
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

This Thai Curry Spiced Slow Cooker snack mix is the perfect salty sweet gluten-free snack that’s packed with flavor and superfood nutrition! Something easy to make that’s healthy and great for snacks, appetizers, and on the go! Paleo and Vegan friendly.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 5 cups raw mixed nuts (make sure to use some already chopped/halves and some whole).
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons butter or coconut oil
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar
  • ½ Tablespoon Red Curry Powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder (Thai red chili is great to use here)
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons tamari (gluten free soy sauce) sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • ⅔ – 1 cup goji berries and/or chopped dried pineapple
  • 1 Tablespoon red pepper flakes (less if you want less spicy)
  • Extra paprika or curry powder mix to season after if desired.

Instructions

  1. Place everything except dried fruit in an oiled or lined crock pot or slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix together nuts, butter, sugar, spices, and Tamari all together. Pour into crock pot.
  3. Place on medium heat for 2 hrs, stirring once or every 30 minutes.
  4. If slow cooker only has high or slow, place on high for 1 hr to 90 minutes. Stirring once and checking progress of “candied” curry spiced nuts.
  5. Once everything is cooked, spread out the spiced nuts on a large lined baking sheet or parchment paper to cool.
  6. Mix in the dried goji berries or dried fruit of choice.
  7. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and extra seasoning if desired.
  8. Store in ziplock bag or container (sealed) for 10 days to 2 weeks. Or keep in fridge for 2-3 weeks.

Notes

Estimated Nutrition per ⅓ cup; fat content shown is if using Brazil nuts

Feel free to use any other sweet dried fruit in this snack mix! 

  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ⅓ cup
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 3.5g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 17.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.7g
  • Carbohydrates: 11.5g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6.5g
  • Cholesterol: 1.1mg

Keywords: slow cooker snack mix, Thai, curry, paleo, gluten free, vegan

We have a new cookbook!

Allergy Friendly Recipes for Everyone Around The Table! Pre-order here

Curry spiced slow cooker trail mix in parchment-lined brown paper bowls.

Okay chime on a few things please.

What’s your favorite snack mix? Leave a comment. Let’s see if we can find a way to make it more flavorful in a slow cooker. While we are at it, let’s also make it healthier (paleo, vegan, whatev!)

Sound good?

Cheers!

Lindsay Cotter - Cotter Crunch
Collage of curry spiced slow cooker trail mix in parchment-lined brown bowls with text overlay

MORE SLOW COOKER & INSTANT POT RECIPES HERE!

This recipe is part of our Best Slow Cooker Meal Prep and Instant Pot Recipes collection. Check it out!

1626 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

Categories: Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Slow Cooker, Slow Cooker & Instant Pot, Snacks and Appetizers, Vegan, Vegetarian Tags: paleo, slow cooker, snack, vegan

More recipes you’ll love!

mason jar filled with pumpkin spice trail mix
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix
superood instatn pot oatmeal in mason jars topped with berries and served with spoons sticking out of the top
Superfood Instant Pot Oatmeal (Gluten Free)
HERO SHOT - A white bowl full of slow cooker dairy free mashed potatoes topped with fresh herbs
Slow Cooker Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes
overhead photo: spoon in bowl of slow cooker chili garnished with crackers, jalapeno slices and sour cream
Crockpot Red Lentil Chili (Vegan)
Lindsay Cotter of Cotter Crunch

About Lindsay

Hi, y’all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten-Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

  • About
  • Studio
  • Shop
  • Subscribe
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Have a question? Use ctrl+f or ⌘+f on your computer or the “find on page” function on your phone browser to search existing comments!

Reader Interactions

Comments

    Rate & Comment Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating ★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆ ★ 3 Stars ☆ ★ 2 Stars ☆ ★ 1 Star ☆

  1. Kim

    01/17/2022 at 10:26 PM

    Hi, just discovered your website! I don’t do nightshades and have leaky gut issues. Can the nuts be socked before put in the slow cooker?

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      01/18/2022 at 5:38 PM

      Glad you found us! Are you looking for a nightshade free trail mix? I have others and a nightshade free meal plan. I haven’t tried soaking the nuts before. They might be a little soft once cooked, unless you soak and dry out completely. If that makes sense.

      Reply
      • Kim

        01/28/2022 at 12:13 PM

        Thank you so much for your reply. That does make sense.
        I am looking for different snacks to have to eat on the fly. I will check out your others and have been looking into your nightshade free meal plans!

        Reply
        • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

          02/01/2022 at 6:16 PM

          Great! keep me posted!

          Reply
  2. LORI HOMER

    04/01/2021 at 12:52 PM

    This was good but very sticky for a finger food. Should I try to dry it out in the oven?

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/01/2021 at 2:17 PM

      Oh yes, definitely let it dry out a bit longer. What sugar did you use?

      Reply
  3. vivian

    02/23/2019 at 2:36 PM

    Delicious! It’s great to have a snack mix you don’t have to use the oven for when you’re cooking a lot of food at once. I love the different combination of flavours in this one. I assumed 1 tsp garlic was garlic powder. Thanks for a great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Dr Martin Huang

    04/06/2018 at 3:26 AM

    Goodness, why didn’t I ever thought of that?! Making my own flavoured snacks! This is amazing. I can control the amount of salt I put in and also the level of spiciness I want for the snack!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Gaby Dalkin

    02/24/2018 at 9:05 PM

    What an epic snack!

    Reply
  6. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets

    02/23/2018 at 6:12 PM

    This sounds magical and Ave loves nuts and hot sauce so she might be OK with the heat. I’ll give it a try.

    Reply
  7. Jennifer Farley

    02/21/2018 at 2:16 PM

    I think I would eat the whole batch myself!

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      02/21/2018 at 5:11 PM

      so allowed!

      Reply
  8. Albert Bevia

    02/21/2018 at 1:00 PM

    This snack mix sounds incredible! I so love having this kind of snack on hand, love the added goji berries and dried pineapple to th enuts and seeds for that sweet and salty taste, great recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      02/21/2018 at 5:21 PM

      They are my fav too Albert! Thank ya!

      Reply
  9. Matt Robinson

    02/20/2018 at 10:05 PM

    Packed with so much flavor and just all around awesomeness, love this!

    Reply
  10. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender

    02/20/2018 at 8:03 PM

    I’m all about the snack mix! Love the flavors you’ve got in here!

    Reply
  11. Gina @Running to the Kitchen

    02/20/2018 at 7:31 PM

    This is definitely my kind of snack!!

    Reply
  12. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

    02/20/2018 at 6:24 PM

    I could use some of this. Busy days leaving me hangry!

    Reply
  13. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    02/20/2018 at 4:09 PM

    What an awesome snack mix Lindsay! I’ve never tried making it my slow cooker. Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  14. Maddiekins

    02/20/2018 at 3:17 PM

    Very excited about trying this recipe, it sounds great! I only have curry paste on hand though, I wonder if it will turn out with it?

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      02/20/2018 at 4:16 PM

      What type of paste? Is it more creamy or like for sauces? Could totally work. Might need to thin it out a bit first. Ya know?

      Reply
  15. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

    02/20/2018 at 12:17 PM

    I love snacks 🙂

    Reply
  16. Traci | Vanilla And Bean

    02/20/2018 at 11:11 AM

    Any homemade snack mix is my favorite! And thank you for the shout out to brazil nuts. I feel they often get overlooked and they are so good for us! I buy nuts in the bulk bins so I can really stock up, less waste, and less expensive so nut mixes are on the regular. I’ve never made them in a slow cooker though! You know how I feel about spices, so your blend is making my mouth water, Linds! I hope you thaw out soon! It’s SO bitter cold!

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      02/20/2018 at 12:22 PM

      you read my mind friend! Yes, brazil nuts are so nourishing and underrated. Must get that selenium!

      Reply
  17. Shashi at SavorySpin

    02/20/2018 at 8:50 AM

    THIS is my idea of crack! GAH! So so addicting! Brazil nuts are one of my fav nuts and am gonna have to order them in bulk so I have a huge container of this on hand!

    Reply
  18. Katie

    02/20/2018 at 8:36 AM

    YUM!!!

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      02/20/2018 at 12:21 PM

      I will deliver to you!

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

Lindsay Cotter of Cotter Crunch

About Lindsay

Hi, y’all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten-Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

  • About
  • Studio
  • Shop
  • Subscribe
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Reader Favorites

  • photo collage of dairy-free gluten-free anti-inflammatory meal plan recipesAnti-Inflammatory Meal Plan {Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Meals}
  • cinnamon bites in turquoise bowl, top protein ball has bite taken out to show inside texture.Cinnamon Vanilla Protein Breakfast Bites + Video
  • a bowl of curried cauliflower rice soupCurried Cauliflower Soup with Kale
  • Collage of 4 saucepans and skillets filled with 4 different varieties of gluten free roux.How to Make Gluten Free Roux for Keto Sauces + Soups
  • stack of dried orange slices on white backgroundDried Orange Slices (Oven or Dehydrator)
  • meal prep containers with overnight oatmeal and superfoodsSuperfood Overnight Oatmeal {Healthy Meal Prep 2 Ways}

Recipes by Diet

  • Dairy-Free
  • Egg-Free
  • Gluten-Free
  • Grain-Free
  • Low-Carb
  • Nightshade-Free
  • Nut-Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Whole30

Recipes by Method

  • Air Fryer
  • Blender
  • Instant Pot
  • No-Bake
  • Oven
  • Slow Cooker
  • Stovetop

Recipes by Type

  • Breakfasts
  • Casseroles
  • Condiments
  • Desserts
  • Drinks
  • Main Dishes
  • Sides & Salads
  • Snacks & Apps
  • Stews & Soups

Resources & More

  • Meal Plans
  • Nutrition Guides
  • How-To
  • Quick Meals
  • Videos
  • Round Ups
  • Cookbook
  • GF Start Here
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Cotter Crunch
  • About
  • Studio
  • Shop
  • Contact

© 2023 · Cotter Crunch · Disclaimer & Terms · Privacy Policy

1626 shares