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Mixed Nuts Gift Basket in Reusable Wooden Tray + Heart Ribbon (12 Assortments)

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12 Assortments. Solid Wood Keepsake Tray. One Red Ribbon for Every Occasion.
Roasted almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans, walnuts, chocolate-covered varieties, and dried fruits 12 individually sealed assortments arranged in a reusable solid wood tray, pre-tied with a classic red ribbon and paired with a handwritten greeting card. Hand-packed fresh in Monroe, NY. Kosher certified.
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  • 12 individually portioned gourmet nut and dried fruit assortments, sealed for freshness
  • Roasted almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans, walnuts, chocolate-covered options, and dried fruits
  • Hand-packed at our Monroe, New York facility Reusable solid wood keepsake tray, pre-tied red ribbon, and handwritten greeting card included
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The wooden keepsake tray is our most reusable gift format. Where cardboard gift boxes end up in the recycling bin and foil-wrapped baskets get tossed after the food is gone, a solid wood tray stays in the recipient's home for years. This Red Ribbon version is the occasion-flexible one in the family. No "Sympathy" or "Get Well" text baked into the ribbon, just a classic red bow that reads as celebratory across holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and thank-you moments.

Our Red Ribbon Nut Gift Tray is built on the same wooden tray construction as our sympathy and get-well baskets, with a decorative red ribbon in place of the occasion-specific wording. 12 individually portioned assortments of premium nuts and dried fruits arranged inside the tray, tied with the ribbon, paired with a handwritten greeting card. Hand-packed at our Monroe, NY facility, kosher certified.

What's Inside

The tray holds 12 separately portioned assortments of our top-selling gourmet nuts and dried fruits. Expect a balanced mix of roasted almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans, and walnuts, alongside chocolate-covered options and dried fruit selections that hold well without refrigeration. Every item is sealed inside the tray, and the mix covers both savory and sweet preferences so the recipient can pick based on the moment.

The Wooden Tray and Red Ribbon

The tray itself is solid wood, reusable, and designed to outlast the food inside. Customers tell us the tray often becomes a coffee table catch-all, a kitchen counter fruit bowl, or a mail organizer long after the nuts are gone. Unlike disposable packaging, the tray doesn't leave the recipient with cardboard and plastic to break down, which matters when you're sending to someone who's already managing a full schedule.

The red ribbon is deliberately occasion-flexible. It reads as Christmas-appropriate for December gifts, Valentine's-appropriate for romantic gestures, anniversary-appropriate for couples, and generally celebratory for birthdays or thank-you moments. Where our Sympathy Gift Basket and Get Well Soon Basket have occasion-specific ribbon text, this one stays open-ended so the same SKU serves whatever moment requires it.

Who This Is For

Year-round personal gifting where the wooden-tray format makes sense but a specific-occasion ribbon would feel forced. Birthdays, anniversaries, promotions, retirements, housewarmings, or just-because moments. The red ribbon carries celebratory energy without locking to a single holiday.

Christmas and holiday gifting for family, friends, and longer-distance relatives. The red ribbon plus wood tray combination reads as holiday-appropriate without being aggressively Christmas-themed, which works for mixed-faith households or anyone who wants a less tinsel-heavy presentation.

Valentine's Day and anniversary gifting for partners who aren't flower people. A red-ribbon wood tray filled with premium nuts lasts longer than a bouquet and reads thoughtful without crossing into saccharine territory.

Corporate and client gifting at a mid-to-premium tier. The wooden tray signals considered quality that a cardboard box can't match, and the red ribbon works for holiday corporate sends, anniversary-of-partnership gestures, or quarterly VIP thank-yous. Bulk orders with custom ribbon color or printed messages are available. Reach us through the corporate gifting contact for volume pricing.

Hostess and housewarming gifts for events where you want the gift to keep giving after the consumables are gone. Particularly good for housewarmings where the recipient is furnishing a new space and a functional wood tray is genuinely useful.

Thank-you gifts for significant gestures. Someone who helped with a move, handled a wedding favor, or did something that warrants more than a card but doesn't need a massive gift. The tray-plus-red-ribbon combination hits that middle ground well.

Why the Wooden Tray Format Matters

Three practical reasons this format beats cardboard or foil-basket alternatives. First, the tray is genuinely reusable rather than disposable. Recipients keep it in active rotation rather than tossing it after the gift is eaten. Second, the solid wood construction signals considered quality the moment the gift arrives, which raises perceived value above what the contents alone would suggest. Third, the tray functions as a serving dish during the moment it's opened, so guests at a party or family members at a gathering can eat directly from it without transferring contents to a separate bowl.

How This Compares to Our Other Wooden Tray Baskets

If you're deciding between wooden tray SKUs, three options cover most use cases. The Sympathy Gift Basket has a sympathy ribbon for bereavement gifting. The Get Well Soon Basket has a get-well ribbon for recovery moments. This Red Ribbon Tray is the all-purpose one, same tray and same 12-assortment format, with a neutral red ribbon that works across non-specific occasions. Choose based on what the recipient's moment calls for.

Dietary and Allergen Notes

kosher certified. Contains tree nuts and peanuts. Not suitable for anyone with a peanut or tree nut allergy. Chocolate-covered items contain dairy. Dried fruits may be lightly sweetened. Check individual packaging inside the tray for specifics.

What's Included with Every Order

  • Reusable solid wood keepsake tray

  • 12 individually portioned gourmet nut and dried fruit assortments

  • Decorative red ribbon, pre-tied on the tray

  • Handwritten greeting card (you write the message at checkout)

  • Sealed freshness packaging for each assortment

  • kosher certification

  • Hand-packed in Monroe, NY

Health Benefits of the Mixed Nut Assortment

Heart Health Across Every Nut in the Mix

  • Almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans, and walnuts all share one dominant fat type: monounsaturated fatty acids, primarily oleic acid. This is the same fat that defines olive oil's cardiovascular reputation. Clinical research on tree nut consumption consistently links MUFA-rich diets to reduced LDL cholesterol, improved endothelial function, and lower markers of systemic inflammation associated with cardiovascular disease risk.
  • Walnuts in particular are the only major tree nut to provide significant alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid. ALA has established anti-inflammatory properties and is associated with reduced cardiovascular event risk in long-term population studies. The presence of walnuts in the assortment adds a cardiovascular dimension that purely MUFA-focused nuts cannot replicate alone.
  • Pecans add phytosterols, plant compounds that compete with dietary cholesterol for absorption in the gut, measurably reducing the amount that enters the bloodstream. The American Heart Association includes tree nuts as a recommended food group for heart health, and a gift basket containing five varieties of them is a meaningful contribution to a heart-healthy dietary pattern.

Antioxidant Breadth: Five Nuts, Five Different Protective Profiles

  • Each nut variety in this assortment delivers a distinct antioxidant profile. Almonds are one of the richest whole-food sources of vitamin E, a lipid-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes from oxidative degradation. Pecans rank as the highest-antioxidant tree nut in USDA ORAC testing, with a polyphenol load including ellagic acid, catechins, and flavonoids that target oxidative stress from multiple angles.
  • Pistachios contribute lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoid antioxidants concentrated in the eye's macula and associated with reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration. Walnuts provide polyphenolic compounds including ellagitannins, which gut bacteria convert into urolithins with demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity. Cashews add proanthocyanidins and anacardic acids with their own distinct free-radical-neutralizing properties.
  • No single nut covers all of these antioxidant pathways simultaneously. A mixed assortment provides broader oxidative protection than any single variety can offer, which is one concrete nutritional reason a mixed tray outperforms a single-ingredient gift on health value.

Sustained Energy Without the Spike and Crash

  • Mixed nuts deliver protein, dietary fiber, and healthy fat in every handful, the three macronutrients that slow gastric emptying and stabilize blood glucose. This combination produces sustained energy over 2 to 3 hours rather than the spike-and-crash cycle of processed snacks or sugar-heavy gifts. The recipient gets something to eat that actually supports their energy levels rather than disrupting them.
  • Almonds provide 6g protein per ounce and 3.5g fiber, both of the highest values among common tree nuts. Pistachios provide 6g protein per ounce at only 159 calories. Walnuts add the specific fatty acid profile that supports mitochondrial function. Cashews contribute meaningful magnesium, a cofactor in ATP synthesis, the body's primary cellular energy currency. The combination across these varieties produces a snack profile that performs across several hours rather than minutes.

Magnesium and Stress Response Support

  • Cashews are one of the richest whole-food magnesium sources available, providing approximately 73% of the daily value per ounce. Almonds contribute an additional 19% DV per ounce. Magnesium is the mineral most reliably depleted by chronic stress and the one most consistently underconsumed in Western diets. It regulates cortisol response through the HPA axis, is required for serotonin synthesis from tryptophan, and directly affects sleep quality and nervous system excitability.
  • For a recipient who is dealing with a demanding schedule, a stressful life period, or simply the pace of modern work and family life, a snack that supports the nutritional deficit that stress creates is more considered than one that simply tastes good. The magnesium in the cashew and almond component of this assortment addresses that gap from a whole-food source, where bioavailability is typically higher than supplement form.

Brain Health: Thiamine, Copper, and Omega-3 from a Single Tray

  • Walnuts are the most researched tree nut for cognitive support. Their ALA omega-3 content supports neuronal membrane integrity and has been associated in observational studies with slower cognitive decline in aging populations. MRI research has shown that walnut consumption activates the insula, a brain region involved in impulse control and decision-making, which may explain why regular nut consumption correlates with better dietary choices overall.
  • Pecans contribute thiamine (vitamin B1) at approximately 16% of the daily value per ounce. Thiamine is required for acetylcholine synthesis, the neurotransmitter most directly linked to learning and memory consolidation. Cashews provide copper at approximately 38% DV per ounce, a cofactor in the synthesis of dopamine and norepinephrine, the neurotransmitters that regulate focus, mood, and executive function. The brain-support profile across walnut, pecan, and cashew combined is genuinely broad.

Blood Sugar Stability and Insulin Sensitivity

  • Mixed nuts have one of the lowest glycemic indices of any snack food. The fat, protein, and fiber combination slows gastric emptying and blunts post-meal glucose response. For a recipient managing blood sugar, a mixed nut assortment is one of the most blood-sugar-compatible gift foods available, far more so than the chocolates or baked goods that fill most gift baskets in the same price range.
  • Pistachios specifically have been studied in diabetic populations. A 2014 randomized trial published in Metabolism found that pistachio snacking significantly reduced fasting blood glucose and HbA1c compared to a refined carbohydrate snack over 12 weeks. The magnesium in cashews and almonds further supports insulin receptor sensitivity by acting as a cofactor in the insulin receptor kinase, the enzyme that activates cellular glucose uptake when insulin binds.

Bone and Mineral Density Support

  • Almonds lead all tree nuts in calcium content, providing approximately 8% of the daily value per ounce. Cashews contribute copper at 38% DV per ounce, which is required for lysyl oxidase, the enzyme that crosslinks collagen and elastin in bone matrix. Without adequate copper, calcium absorbed from food cannot be properly incorporated into strong bone structure regardless of how much calcium is consumed.
  • Pecans provide manganese at approximately 57% of the daily value per ounce, supporting cartilage formation and bone mineral density through separate enzymatic pathways than calcium does. The trace mineral contribution across almond, cashew, and pecan together addresses the full bone-building mineral infrastructure, not just the calcium component that most bone health conversations focus on exclusively.

Weight Management: Why Nuts Do Not Cause the Weight Gain You Expect

  • Despite their calorie density, mixed nuts are among the foods most consistently associated with weight stability rather than weight gain in long-term population studies. A systematic review published in Obesity Reviews examining prospective cohorts and randomized controlled trials concluded that tree nut consumption does not contribute to weight gain and may support weight management outcomes. The satiety effect from protein, fiber, and fat reduces subsequent calorie intake at later meals, often offsetting the calorie contribution of the nuts themselves.
  • There is also an incomplete calorie absorption effect documented specifically in whole nuts. The intact fibrous cell walls of unprocessed nuts resist full enzymatic breakdown, meaning a portion of the fat content passes through undigested. USDA-funded research has documented this most precisely in almonds, where effective calorie absorption is approximately 20% lower than the nutrition label figure suggests. The same effect has been documented to varying degrees in other whole nuts.

Gut Health and Prebiotic Fiber from the Assortment

  • The dietary fiber across almonds (3.5g per oz), pistachios (3g per oz), pecans (2.7g per oz), and walnuts (2g per oz) functions as a prebiotic substrate, feeding beneficial gut bacteria including Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species. A 2022 study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that daily pecan consumption measurably increased populations of beneficial gut microbiota and reduced gut inflammation markers compared to a calorie-matched low-fiber control snack.
  • The polyphenols in walnuts and pecans are also partially metabolized by gut bacteria into urolithin compounds with demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity and potential muscle health benefits. The gut microbiome connection is an emerging research area, but early findings suggest the polyphenol-microbiome interaction in tree nuts contributes to health benefits that go beyond what the macronutrient profile alone would predict.

Why a Gift of Nuts Is Better Than Most Gift Food Alternatives

  • Most gift food falls into the empty-calorie category: chocolate boxes, candy assortments, baked goods, and flavored popcorn. These are enjoyable but leave the recipient with nothing nutritionally substantive. A mixed nut assortment gives the recipient a gift that genuinely supports their health across heart function, brain health, bone density, gut microbiome, energy, and blood sugar stability, wrapped in a keepsake tray they will keep using after the food is gone.
  • The gift giver gets the satisfaction of choosing something that is both enjoyable and genuinely good for the person receiving it. That combination, pleasure plus health value plus a lasting physical object, is difficult to achieve with most other gift formats at a comparable price point. The 12-assortment format also means the recipient encounters each variety individually rather than working through a single bag, which extends the experience over days rather than consuming everything in one sitting.

Nutrition Facts and What They Actually Mean

This is a 12-assortment mixed gift tray, not a single-ingredient product. The nutrition values below are approximate per-ounce averages across the typical mix of roasted almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans, and walnuts. Chocolate-covered items and dried fruits will have different profiles. For precise values, check the individual sealed packaging inside the tray. What follows explains what the nut content actually does in the body of the person eating it.

Nutrient Per 1 oz %DV
Calories 175 --
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Potassium 195mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 10%
Total Sugars 1.2g --
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin E 3.2mg 21%
Magnesium 52mg 12%
Copper 0.32mg 36%
Manganese 0.6mg 26%
Zinc 1.1mg 10%
Phosphorus 125mg 10%
Thiamine (B1) 0.14mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 38mg 3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The tray holds 12 individually portioned and sealed assortments of gourmet nuts and dried fruits. The typical mix includes roasted almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans, and walnuts, alongside chocolate-covered options and dried fruit selections. Every item holds well without refrigeration. The specific mix balances savory and sweet preferences so different recipients will each find something that fits their taste. The exact assortment may vary slightly by season to reflect freshness and availability.

It is genuinely reusable. The tray is solid wood, not wood veneer or cardboard with a wood print. Customers regularly repurpose it as a kitchen counter fruit bowl, a coffee table catch-all for remotes and coasters, a mail and key organizer near the front door, or a serving dish for entertaining. The construction is the same as furniture-grade small wood items, not decorative-only packaging. That reuse is what makes this format different from every other gift basket that ends up in the recycling bin within the hour.

It arrives ready to give. The 12 assortments are arranged inside the tray, the red ribbon is pre-tied, and the handwritten greeting card is included. No additional wrapping is required. The presentation is designed to be delivered as-is and opened as received. For your personal message on the card, write it at checkout in the gift message field. For corporate or bulk orders requiring custom ribbon color or branded messaging, contact our gifting team at 877-471-4870.

The tray construction and 12-assortment format are the same across our wooden tray family. The difference is the ribbon. Our Sympathy Gift Basket carries a sympathy ribbon specifically for bereavement situations. Our Get Well Soon Basket carries a get-well ribbon for recovery moments. This Red Ribbon Tray carries a classic red bow with no occasion-specific text, which makes it the right choice whenever the others would feel wrong. Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, thank-yous, housewarmings, and just-because moments all work here. Choose based on what the recipient's moment calls for.

Yes. All nut and food contents in this basket are Kosher certified by the Beth Din Minchas Chinuch Tartikov (TBD certification). The Kosher symbol appears on the individual packaging inside the tray. If you need certification documentation for an institutional, catering, or event purpose, contact us directly at 877-471-4870 and we can provide the paperwork.

No. This basket contains tree nuts and peanuts. It is not suitable for anyone with a peanut or tree nut allergy. Our facility processes tree nuts on shared equipment, which creates a cross-contamination risk for anyone with a severe allergy. Do not send this to a recipient with a known peanut or tree nut allergy. We do not offer nut-free gift tray options.

No. All items in the tray, including the chocolate-covered assortments, are selected and packaged to hold well at room temperature without refrigeration. This is intentional, as the basket is designed to be shipped, gifted, and enjoyed without requiring any special storage handling on the recipient's end. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for best quality. Check the individual packaging inside each sealed assortment for product-specific storage guidance.

Yes. Bulk orders are available with options for custom ribbon color or branded messaging for corporate sends. The wooden tray format is particularly well-suited to corporate gifting because the solid wood construction signals considered quality above what a cardboard box can convey. Contact our corporate gifting team at 877-471-4870 or through the corporate inquiries page to discuss quantities, customization, and volume pricing. We regularly handle corporate orders for companies gifting to employees, clients, and executives.

The nut assortments are hand-packed at our Monroe, New York facility and individually sealed for freshness. In sealed packaging at room temperature, the nut varieties hold quality for up to 12 months from packing date. Once an individual assortment bag is opened, store it sealed in a cool, dry place for 4 to 6 weeks or refrigerate for up to 6 months. The 12-assortment format is designed so the recipient can open one variety at a time and work through them at their own pace rather than opening everything at once.

Yes, and it works particularly well for partners who do not want flowers or a chocolate box. The red ribbon reads as romantic without the gift itself being a cliche. A solid wood tray filled with premium nuts lasts longer than a bouquet, serves a practical purpose after the food is gone, and lands as thoughtful without crossing into saccharine territory. The combination works for new relationships where you want to signal effort without over-committing, and for established partnerships where the recipient appreciates something useful over something purely decorative.

Yes. A handwritten greeting card is included with every order. Write your personal message in the gift message field at checkout and we will handwrite it on the card. The card arrives inside the tray with the assortments. For corporate orders requiring custom printed messaging, branded cards, or specific wording on multiple units, contact our gifting team at 877-471-4870 to arrange the details.

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