Beef Free Vegan Maple-Glazed Roasted Nuts
Warm, caramelized, and impossible to stop snacking on, these maple-glazed roasted nuts hit every note — sweet, salty, toasty, and just a little spicy if you go for the cayenne. A mix of cashews, pecans, almonds, and walnuts gives you satisfying variety in every handful, all bound together by a glossy glaze of maple syrup, agave nectar, and melted coconut oil. The whole thing is completely plant-based, so there's no animal-derived ingredient in sight — no honey, no butter, no hidden surprises. Roasting low and slow at 325°F lets the sugars deepen into a rich amber without scorching, and that final cooling period is where the magic happens: the glaze sets into a satisfying, crackling shell around each nut. A pinch of cinnamon and a whisper of vanilla powder round out the flavor in a way that feels almost indulgent. These are equally at home on a charcuterie board, tucked into a holiday gift bag, or just sitting on the counter daring you to walk past without grabbing a cluster.
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8 servings
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup raw pecan halves
- ½ cup raw almonds
- ½ cup raw walnut halves
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp agave nectar
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¼ tsp vanilla powder (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the maple syrup, agave nectar, melted coconut oil, ground cinnamon, fine sea salt, and cayenne and vanilla powder, if using, until combined.
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