Paleo Candied Peanuts
Satisfy your sweet tooth the healthy way with these irresistible Paleo Candied Peanuts! This guilt-free snack combines the natural goodness of raw peanuts and coconut sugar for a rich, caramel-like sweetness, while a dash of pure vanilla and a hint of cinnamon elevate the flavor profile to perfection. Made without refined sugars, this paleo-friendly recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, making it a quick and wholesome treat for your snack cravings or as a crunchy topping for desserts. Oven-baked to golden perfection, these candied peanuts are delightfully crunchy, perfectly sweetened, and completely addictive. Easy to make and ideal for meal prep, they stay fresh in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this paleo twist on a classic favorite is sure to impress! Keywords: paleo candied peanuts, refined sugar-free snacks, healthy sweet treats, crunchy peanut snack, paleo-friendly desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw peanuts
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 quarter cup water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut sugar, water, and sea salt. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved completely, which usually takes about 2 minutes.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it simmer for another 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon powder.
Add the raw peanuts to the saucepan and toss them in the sugar mixture until they are evenly coated.
Spread the coated peanuts evenly onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the sugar coating starts to caramelize and the peanuts are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the peanuts to cool completely on the baking sheet, as they will continue to crunch up as they cool.
Once cooled, break any clumps apart and store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.3 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 289.5 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 251.4 g | ||
| Protein | 80.4 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 2206 mg | 47% | |
*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.
