Heart-Healthy Candied Peanuts
Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Candied Peanuts, a delicious homemade snack that combines irresistible sweetness with wholesome ingredients. This easy recipe swaps refined sugars for pure maple syrup and uses coconut oil for added nutritional benefits. Infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla and lightly seasoned with sea salt, these oven-baked peanuts feature a perfect balance of crunchy texture and vibrant flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a simple cooking process, you’ll have a batch of golden, caramelized peanuts ready to enjoy within 25 minutes—ideal for snacking, gifting, or sprinkling over your favorite dishes. These candied peanuts are a healthier twist on a classic treat, proving that you don’t have to compromise taste for nutrition. Try this crowd-pleasing recipe today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted raw peanuts
- 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the maple syrup, coconut oil, and ground cinnamon. Stir continuously until the coconut oil has completely melted and the mixture begins to bubble gently.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
Place the raw peanuts in a large mixing bowl, and pour the warm syrup mixture over the peanuts. Toss to coat the peanuts evenly with the mixture.
Arrange the coated peanuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 5-7 minutes to ensure even cooking, until the peanuts are golden brown and fragrant.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the peanuts to cool completely on the sheet. They will harden as they cool.
Once cooled, break any clusters into individual peanuts and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.0 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.6 g | 213% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1194 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.8 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.3 g | ||
| Protein | 80.4 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2466 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
