Lactose Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Warm, glossy, and impossible to stop eating, this sweet-and-salty nut mix is the kind of snack that disappears fast at any gathering. Cashews, almonds, pecans, and walnuts get tossed in a honey-butter glaze spiked with cinnamon and a whisper of cayenne, then roasted until deeply golden and irresistibly crunchy. The only dairy in the entire recipe is a single tablespoon of butter, which melts into the honey glaze and essentially disappears into the coating — making this a naturally easy fit for anyone keeping lactose to an absolute minimum. Store-bought flavored nuts can be a minefield of hidden dairy powders and coatings, so knowing exactly what went into your snack bowl is a genuine relief. The hardest part is watching them cool on the rack without sneaking a handful before the glaze sets. Break apart the clusters, pour them into a bowl, and try to share.
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8 servings
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup raw almonds
- ½ cup raw pecan halves
- ½ cup raw walnut halves
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the honey and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
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