Sweet Microwaved Nut Snack
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of this Sweet Microwaved Nut Snack, a quick and easy treat made with just a handful of pantry staples! In under 10 minutes, unsalted mixed nuts are coated in a luscious honey-brown sugar glaze, infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla. A touch of butter adds richness, while a hint of salt perfectly balances the sweetness. This no-fuss recipe is prepared entirely in the microwave, making it perfect for busy days or last-minute cravings. Once cooled, these sweet and spiced nuts harden to a delightful crunch, making them an ideal snack for entertaining, gifting, or simply treating yourself. Ready in record time and packed with flavor, this sweet nut snack is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed nuts (unsalted)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. Microwave on high for 20 seconds until the butter is melted, then stir the mixture well to combine.
Add the mixed nuts to the bowl along with the ground cinnamon and salt. Stir thoroughly to coat the nuts evenly in the sweet mixture.
Place the bowl back in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute. Remove the bowl carefully (it will be hot), stir the nuts, and repeat this process in 30-second increments for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and adheres to the nuts.
Once done, carefully spread the coated nuts onto a piece of parchment paper or a baking sheet in a single layer. Let them cool completely, about 15-20 minutes, until they harden and become crunchy.
Transfer the cooled nuts to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.5 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 672 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1675 mg | 36% | |
*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.
