Dairy Free Vegan Maple-Glazed Roasted Nuts

Roasted nuts are one of those snacks that feel indulgent but come together with surprisingly little effort, and this maple-glazed version is genuinely hard to stop eating. Cashews, pecans, almonds, and walnuts get tossed in a glossy mix of maple syrup, agave nectar, and melted coconut oil — no butter, no cream, nothing that would make this off-limits for anyone avoiding dairy. A pinch of cinnamon and sea salt do the heavy lifting on flavor, while the optional cayenne adds a slow, pleasant heat that plays beautifully against the sweetness. The coconut oil helps the glaze cling and caramelize in the oven, building that deep amber coating you want without any dairy-based fat. Letting them cool undisturbed on the pan is the key move — the glaze firms up into a satisfying, crackly shell that makes every cluster feel like a little treat. These are equally at home in a snack bowl, scattered over a salad, or tucked into a jar as a gift. Store-bought glazed nuts often sneak in butter or milk solids, so making your own means you know exactly what's in every handful.

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