Low Carb Candied Walnuts
Indulge guilt-free with these irresistible Low Carb Candied Walnuts, a delectable treat that's perfect for snacking or adding to your favorite salads and desserts. This keto-friendly recipe swaps traditional sugar for granular erythritol, ensuring a sweet and satisfying coating with significantly fewer carbs. Infused with warm cinnamon, a touch of vanilla, and a hint of salt, these glazed walnut halves are baked to golden perfection, offering a crunchy, caramelized indulgence that's both healthy and delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes and boasting only a handful of simple ingredients, this quick and easy recipe will become your go-to for a nutritious, crowd-pleasing snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnut halves
- 1 cup granular erythritol or low-carb sweetener
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the erythritol, water, cinnamon, and salt. Stir continuously until the sweetener has dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it simmer for about 1 minute.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the walnut halves to the saucepan and toss until they are fully coated in the sweet syrup.
Spread the coated walnuts evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are in a single layer to avoid clumping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring once halfway through the baking time.
Once the walnuts are golden brown and fragrant, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. The coating will harden as they cool.
Once cooled, break apart any clumps and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.4 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 592 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.0 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 33.4 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 854 mg | 18% | |
*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.
