Gut Friendly Honey Roasted Peanuts
Warm, golden, and impossible to stop snacking on, these honey-roasted peanuts hit that perfect balance of sweet, salty, and just a little heat if you go for the cayenne. Peanuts are a surprisingly gut-friendly snack — they're packed with fiber and plant-based protein that support a happy digestive system without the processed additives you'd find in most store-bought versions. This recipe keeps things clean and simple: raw peanuts, real honey, a touch of butter, and a short list of pantry staples you can actually recognize. Roasting low and slow at 325°F lets the honey glaze set beautifully without burning, giving you that satisfying crunch in every bite. The optional cayenne adds a gentle kick that makes these feel a little more grown-up, but they're just as addictive without it. Let them cool completely and the coating hardens into a glossy, crunchy shell that's genuinely better than anything from a tin. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll have a wholesome, feel-good snack ready to grab all week long.
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8 servings
- 2 cups raw peanuts
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the honey, butter, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.
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