Black Pepper Free Vegan Maple-Glazed Roasted Nuts

Warm, caramelized, and impossibly snackable, this mixed nut roast brings together cashews, pecans, almonds, and walnuts in a glossy maple-and-agave glaze that hardens into a satisfying crunch as it cools. The sweetness comes from pure maple syrup and agave nectar, while melted coconut oil and a touch of cinnamon round out the flavor in the most cozy, aromatic way. For anyone navigating a black pepper sensitivity, store-bought spiced nuts are almost always off the table — the spice blends used in commercial versions are notoriously unpredictable, and pepper tends to sneak in everywhere. Here, you control every single ingredient, and the recipe keeps things beautifully simple without sacrificing any of that bold, roasted depth. A whisper of cayenne is listed as optional, so you can dial the heat up or leave it out entirely depending on your needs. The real magic happens in those final minutes in the oven, when the sugars deepen to a rich amber and the kitchen smells absolutely incredible. Once cooled and broken into clusters, these nuts are perfect for snacking, gifting, or piling onto a cheese board.

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