Low Carb Candied Walnuts
Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt with these irresistible Low Carb Candied Walnuts! This quick and easy recipe transforms simple walnut halves into a crunchy, cinnamon-scented treat using a sugar-free sweetener like erythritol, making it the perfect keto-friendly snack or topping for salads and desserts. With just 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of baking, these nuts develop a golden, caramelized coating that hardens as they cool, providing the perfect blend of sweetness and spice in every bite. Whether you’re looking for a low-carb snack, a thoughtful homemade gift, or a flavor-packed addition to charcuterie boards, these candied walnuts are a must-try. Plus, they’re gluten-free and come together with just six pantry-friendly ingredients, making them as convenient as they are delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups walnut halves
- 1 cup granular erythritol or low-carb sweetener
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the erythritol, water, cinnamon, and salt. Stir continuously until the sweetener has dissolved.
Step 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it simmer for about 1 minute.
Step 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Add the walnut halves to the saucepan and toss until they are fully coated in the sweet syrup.
Step 6
Spread the coated walnuts evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are in a single layer to avoid clumping.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring once halfway through the baking time.
Step 8
Once the walnuts are golden brown and fragrant, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. The coating will harden as they cool.
Step 9
Once cooled, break apart any clumps and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (505.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1363.6 |
| Total Fat 133.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 592.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 266.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.3g | |
| Protein 33.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 163.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 853.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories