Vegan Maple-Glazed Roasted Cashews
Sweet, salty, and just a little smoky if you go for the optional cayenne, these glazed cashews are the kind of snack that disappears faster than you expect. Every nut gets coated in a mixture of maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cane sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt before hitting a 325°F oven — and the result is a deeply golden, crackling glaze that smells absolutely incredible while it roasts. The whole lineup is completely plant-based, so there's no butter, no honey, and no hidden animal products to second-guess. Roasting at a lower temperature gives the maple sugar time to caramelize without burning, though the instructions wisely call for a close eye in those final minutes. Once they cool on the parchment, the glaze sets into a satisfying crunch that coats every single cashew. This batch serves six, making it a great option for a party spread, a holiday gift jar, or just a very good week of snacking at home.
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6 servings
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp organic cane sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, stir together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cane sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne, if using, until combined.
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