Description
A quick and easy recipe for sweet, crunchy candied walnuts made without sugar, perfect for snacks or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1/2 cup sugar substitute (like Erythritol or Stevia)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the sugar substitute and salt, then add cinnamon and vanilla if using.
- Add the walnuts and stir to coat them in the mixture.
- Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
- Let them cool completely before serving.
Notes
Ensure each walnut gets an even coat and watch them closely in the oven to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: candied walnuts, sugar free snacks, healthy snacks