Oats Free Vegan Maple-Glazed Roasted Nuts
Warm, caramelized, and just a little bit addictive, these maple-glazed roasted nuts hit every note — sweet, salty, toasty, and with a gentle kick of cayenne if you're feeling bold. Cashews, pecans, almonds, and walnuts get tossed in a glossy mix of maple syrup, agave nectar, and melted coconut oil before heading into the oven, where they slowly transform into something that smells absolutely incredible. The glaze deepens to a rich amber during roasting, then hardens into a satisfying crunch as the nuts cool on the pan — no stirring required during that final rest. Many packaged glazed nuts are processed on shared lines with oat-containing products, so making your own from scratch with these straightforward ingredients is a genuinely smart move. Everything here is naturally plant-based, with no grains or grain derivatives anywhere in the mix. They're perfect for snacking straight from the bowl, gifting in a jar, or scattering over a salad when you want something a little special.
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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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