Sesame Tamari Pecan Snack Mix (Gluten Free & Vegan)

Name: Sesame Tamari Pecan Snack Mix
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 3 tablespoons tamari or coconut aminos; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; Pinch of cayenne, optional; 2 cups raw pecans; 1 cup dry roasted edamame; 1 cup roasted corn kernels, I found mine in the bulk bins at the grocery store; 2 tablespoons gomasio or toasted sesame seeds

by Rachel Conners on Oct 3, 2019 (updated Jul 15, 2020) 8 comments »

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This Sesame Tamari Pecan Snack Mix is a deliciously crunchy snack that’s bursting with sweet, savory, and umami flavors. It’s gluten-free and vegan! Thanks to American Pecans for sponsoring this post.

Oh boy, I could sing the praises of this Sesame Tamari Pecan Snack Mix for a long while. And I’m about to, so get ready.

I bet you didn’t imagine a snack mix could inspire much enthusiasm compared to a lot of my more decadent recipes, like this Chocolate Pecan Tart or this Paleo Pecan Pie. But you haven’t tried this snack mix yet, and let me tell you: it inspires all SORTS of excitement.

As I pulled out my first batch of this, my dad and my boyfriend Kyle were hanging around the kitchen with me, noting how good it smells. I brought a little handful over to them for tasting. “Can I eat all of this for dinner tonight??” Kyle immediately asked.

My dad followed with “This is one of the best things you’ve ever made. You should sell it.”. We proceeded to chow down on most of the recipe before I stopped us from eating the whole batch in less than 15 minutes.

You guys, they were not exaggerating about how good this Sesame Tamari Pecan Snack Mix is! It’s so simple to put together and packs so much flavor punch. It’s a beautiful combination of savory, sweet, and umami flavors that begs you to keep grabbing another handful.

This recipe is made in collaboration with American Pecans, and this really is the perfect recipe to let the pecans shine. Pecans are my favorite nut EVER because they are SO buttery and decadent tasting. They’re always the first nut I eat out of any mixed nuts.

Pecans are incredibly nutrient-dense.

Did you know they provide plant protein, fiber, flavonoids and essential minerals, including copper, manganese, and zinc?? All that protein and fiber help to keep you full for longer, making them perfect for snack mix!

Just how easy is this Sesame Tamari Pecan Snack Mix to make??

In this Sesame Tamari Pecan Snack Mix, the pecans luxurious texture is the perfect balance to the sesame tamari sauce. To make it:

Combine the pecans with crunchy corn kernels (I found mine at the bulk bin at Sprouts) and dry roasted edamame.
For the sauce, you’ll whisk together toasted sesame oil, tamari (or coconut aminos to keep it soy free), maple syrup, minced ginger, garlic, sea salt, cayenne, and gomasio.

What’s gomasio? It is a mixture of sesame seeds and salt, and sometimes seaweed is added in too. I like using the seaweed version!

The sauce is a flavor powerhouse and packs a whole lot of punch. Mix it with the dry ingredients and then pour it onto your lined baking sheet. Then, you’ll bake it low and slow at 275 so the sauce will have time to caramelize instead of burn…like it would if baked at a higher temperature. Don’t try to rush this one.

After it cools, it firms up into a scrumptious snack that hits all the flavors you’re craving. It just may be my new favorite snack. I hope you love it just as much as I do!! If you try it, let me know what you think in the comments or tag me in your Instagram posts about it :D I’m @bakeritablog! xoxox!