Breastfeeding Friendly Vegan Maple-Glazed Roasted Nuts
Crunchy, caramelized, and deeply satisfying, this mixed nut snack hits every note — sweet from maple syrup and agave, warm from cinnamon, and just a little smoky if you opt in on the cayenne. Cashews, pecans, almonds, and walnuts bring a serious nutritional punch, and healthy fats from nuts are exactly the kind of fuel a nursing body tends to crave and benefit from. Coconut oil helps the glaze cling and roast to that gorgeous deep amber finish, while vanilla powder adds a subtle bakery-style warmth without any dairy or artificial flavoring. The whole thing comes together in one bowl and one pan, which is a genuine blessing when you're running on interrupted sleep. Letting the nuts cool undisturbed is the secret step — the glaze hardens into a satisfying, lacquer-like crunch that makes these feel far more indulgent than they actually are. Store them in an airtight container and you've got a grab-and-go snack ready whenever hunger strikes between feeds.
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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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