How to Make Homemade Candied Nuts (Quick and Easy + Healthier)

These candied nuts are so amazing that you will want to top everything with them.

Toss them on an earthy salad, throw a few in a snack mix or top your favorite vegetable with them. Just try not to eat a whole batch by the handful!

DIY gift

If you’re looking to give away some DIY treats this holiday season, these candied nuts are a wonderFULL gift. Pair them with Homemade Vanilla Extract and tie yarn or a string around the neck of the vanilla bottle with a small/medium-size cooker cutter attached. It’s so cute and functional! 

Possible variations:

• Add a tablespoon of coconut palm sugar for a sweeter (more traditional) candied nut
• Use different seasonings (substitute cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg or cayenne pepper)
• Use different types of nuts (pecans, walnuts or both)

Serve these candied nuts with:

• Yogurt
• Yogurt parfaits
• Baked oatmeal
• Granola (after cooking)
• Salads
• Baked sweet potatoes or Simple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
• Nuts and Nibs Banana Split
• A cheeseboard
• Flourless Fudge Brownies
• Ice cream

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How to Make Homemade Candied Nuts (Quick and Easy + Healthier)

These candied nuts are so amazing that you will want to top everything with them. Toss them on an earthy salad, throw a few in a snack mix or top your favorite vegetable with them. Just try not to eat a whole batch by the handful!

Course

Desserts, Gluten-Free, Toppings and Condiments

Prep Time

2 minutes

Cook Time

7 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon virgin coconut oil
• 1 cup salted nuts (pecans, walnuts)
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• up to 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, to taste

Course Desserts, Gluten-Free, Toppings and Condiments Prep Time 2 minutes Cook Time 7 minutes Servings Ingredients 1 teaspoon virgin coconut oil 1 cup salted nuts (pecans, walnuts) 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup up to 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, to taste

Instructions

1. If your nuts are not already chopped, place them in a baggie and crush them.

   
2. You can get creative; grab a hammer if necessary!

   
3. Heat medium pan over medium heat and add coconut oil, nuts, maple syrup and cinnamon. Stir constantly for approximately 5 minutes until the nuts are evenly coated and toasted. It is extremely important to stir constantly or your nuts will burn!

   
4. Remove nuts from heat and transfer to parchment paper. Immediately separate nuts on parchment paper to keep them from sticking together. The nuts and coating will harden in 5-7 minutes. Garnish your meal with candied nuts and enjoy!

   
5. Serve immediately, or store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks. To freeze: store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.

Recipe Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible. 

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