Summary
Whether you’re looking for a sweet and crunchy snack, a little sweet to balance out the acid in your salad, or a tasty topping for your morning smoothie bowl, this omega-3 rich nut coated in spices and a touch of maple will do the trick! There are so many ways to use this snack as a complement to a variety of recipes — let us know how you choose to enjoy them below!
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
Add the maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and cayenne (if using) to a medium-size bowl.
Mix well.
Add the walnuts and stir until all of the walnuts are coated in the maple mixture.
Bake for 15 minutes, remove from the oven and toss so they evenly bake.
Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool. They get crispier as they cool.
Chef's Notes
How to use the crunchy candied walnuts
Enjoy them as a snack.
Add to a tossed salad.
Add to grain bowls.
Add them to sweet and savory baked dishes.
Toss in morning cereal.
Add them to stuffed baked portobello mushrooms
Make them sugar-free
Substitute date paste in place of the maple syrup.
