Paleo Candied Walnuts
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of Paleo Candied Walnuts—an effortless yet flavorful snack that’s naturally sweetened and perfect for clean eating. Coated with a luscious blend of maple syrup, coconut sugar, coconut oil, cinnamon, and vanilla, these walnuts boast a rich caramelized glaze while staying true to paleo-friendly principles. With just 5 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, this recipe transforms raw walnut halves into golden bites of nutty goodness, ideal for snacking, topping salads, or gifting during the holidays. Enjoy a healthier twist on classic candied treats that are gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw walnut halves
- 1 third cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine maple syrup, coconut sugar, coconut oil, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
Over medium heat, stir the mixture constantly until it begins to simmer and the sugar dissolves completely, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the walnut halves to the saucepan, and stir to thoroughly coat them with the syrup mixture.
Spread the coated walnuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the walnuts are golden and fragrant, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
Remove from the oven, let the walnuts cool completely on the pan to harden and become crisp.
Once cooled, break apart any clusters if necessary, and store the candied walnuts in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.9 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.6 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 588 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.4 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1020 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.
