Seed Oil Free Vegan Maple-Glazed Roasted Nuts
Warm, caramelized, and just a little addictive, this mixed nut recipe is the kind of snack that disappears fast at any gathering. The glaze comes together with maple syrup, agave nectar, and melted coconut oil — no canola, sunflower, or other refined vegetable oils anywhere in sight, which makes it a genuinely clean treat for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their food. Cashews, pecans, almonds, and walnuts each bring their own texture to the mix, and a low, slow roast at 325°F coaxes out a deep amber coating that crackles satisfyingly once cooled. A pinch of cayenne and a whisper of vanilla powder give the glaze real complexity — sweet, salty, and just a little smoky all at once. The hardest part is waiting the full ten minutes for the glaze to harden before you start breaking apart the clusters. Store them in an airtight container and they hold up beautifully, making them just as good for gifting as they are for snacking straight from the bowl.
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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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