Heart-Healthy Candied Walnuts
Elevate your snacking game with this irresistible recipe for Heart-Healthy Candied Walnuts! These crunchy, golden walnut halves are lightly coated in pure maple syrup, extra-virgin olive oil, and a medley of warm spices like cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg—a delightfully wholesome twist on traditional candied nuts. Baked to perfection in just 12 minutes, they deliver bold flavors and natural sweetness without relying on refined sugars or butter. Perfect for topping salads, enhancing snack boards, or enjoying straight from the jar, this guilt-free treat is simple to make, packed with nutritious fats, and ideal for heart-conscious eaters. Store them in an airtight container to keep the magic alive for up to two weeks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw walnut halves
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until all ingredients are well blended.
Add the raw walnut halves to the bowl and toss until the walnuts are evenly coated with the syrup and spice mixture.
Spread the coated walnuts evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting, until the walnuts are golden and fragrant.
Remove from oven and allow the candied walnuts to cool on the baking sheet. They will become crisp as they cool.
Once completely cool, store the candied walnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.7 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 592 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1046 mg | 22% | |
*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.
