Pistachio Free Vegan Maple-Glazed Roasted Nuts
Warm, caramelized, and impossible to stop snacking on, this roasted nut mix hits every note — sweet, salty, and just a little smoky if you go for the cayenne. Cashews, pecans, almonds, and walnuts get tossed in a glossy glaze of maple syrup, agave, and melted coconut oil, making this completely plant-based without any compromise on richness or depth. The low-and-slow roast at 325°F is the secret to that deep amber coating that crisps up beautifully as the nuts cool on the pan. Store-bought glazed nuts are notorious for sneaking in unexpected ingredients, so making your own batch means you know exactly what's in the bowl. The hardest part is honestly just waiting the full cooling time before breaking apart the clusters — but that patience pays off with a satisfying, lacquered crunch. These are equally at home on a cheese board, tucked into a gift jar, or eaten by the handful straight from the container.
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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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