The Easiest Homemade Candied Nuts

Refined Sugar Free, Vegan, and Gluten Free Friendly

Originally published: March 27, 2020

We could all use an easy dessert recipe that requires less than 5 minutes to execute. This my friends is just that. Candied nuts but without a heavy glycemic index that will actually leave you feeling good. All you’ll need are various nuts/seeds, maple syrup, and sea salt. You can enjoy these nuts by themselves or add them to any salad or trail mix.

Ingredients

1 cup of raw, unsalted mixed nuts (I used a mixture of walnuts, cashews and almonds)

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp pure maple syrup

flakey sea salt (I love using Maldon sea salt)

Optional Toppings

cinnamon

coconut flakes / chips

Method

Line a plate with parchment paper and set aside.

In a non-stick sauté pan, toast the nuts over a low heat until they start to brown and smell fragrant.

Once toasted, add the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir until every nut is coated and the maple syrup is caramelized and dissolved.

Take off heat, and immediately top with flakey sea salt, cinnamon and coconut chips (optional). Let cool on a lined plate for 5 minutes until clusters form.

Transfer to an airtight container, will last for 5 days.