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Hi Bold Bakers!
In the midst of the holiday season it’s really important to have a few healthy snacks up your sleeve! My Sugar Free Candied Spiced Nuts are nothing short of addicting, but healthy enough to keep you on track. Made of a mix of my favorite nuts and seeds, then tossed in a mix of aromatic spices and toasted to perfection, these are the perfect thing to nibble on between big holiday meals or even give as gifts.
Made with no sugar and no added oils, these spiced nuts are what you’re looking for!
How to Make Those Spiced Nuts You Love — Sugar Free
Whipping up my Sugar Free Candied Spiced Nuts up takes no more than 10 minutes!
I combine my favorite raw nuts and seeds with just 1 whipped egg white, a little bit of Lakanto Maple Syrup, and my favorite spices. After combining everything in a big bowl, I pop them in the oven for abut 30 minutes. When the nuts are done, they are toasted, crisp, and form lovely little clusters. The egg white will be completely cooked, so no reason to fear if you’ve never used it to make toasted nuts before. The egg white really just adds protein and crunch.
After pulling them out of the oven, I like to let the nuts cool before breaking them into bit size clusters, and that’s all there is to it. The combination of sweet, spicy, and nutty is festive and satisfying, no need for any added sugar or flavorings.
What If I Can’t Eat Nuts?
To make my Sugar Free Candied Spiced Nuts, I used a mix of pecans, almond, walnuts, pistachios, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds. I really like the variety here but feel free to use any combination of nuts you like. If you can’t eat nuts, you can make this with your favorite seeds and they will still come out perfect!
What Spices Can I Use?
Personally, I use a yellow curry powder and then add cinnamon to keep them on the sweet side as opposed to savory, but feel free to use any spice mix you like. From Chinese 5 spice to a Masala blend, these nuts will be delicious. If you’d like to make them on the savory side, I suggest using a smokey blend and some salt. The nuts are really a blank canvas so feel free to use whatever you like.
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Sugar Free Candied Spiced Nuts Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 2-4 tablespoons Lakanto Maple Syrup, maple Syrup or honey, depending on how sweet you like your nuts
- 2 cups, (4ozs/125g) mixed nuts or seeds, of your choice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder, or masala curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) then line a large baking tray with parchment paper, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg white until light and fluffy, then add in the Lakanto maple syrup and whisk until combined.
- Add the spices into the egg white mixture, followed by the nuts. Fold the nuts into the spiced egg white mixture until completely coated.
- Transfer the nuts to the prepared baking tray and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until fully toasted and crisp.
- Allow to cool slightly then toss to break up the nuts.
- Cover and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.
hey i’ve tried this twice and both times my nuts didnt turn out crunchy. its just kinda roasted but not the amazing crunch texture that I was expecting or similar to whats sold commercially. can anybody help me with this???
I tried this and my nuts came out crunchy but not sweet at all!
how many carbs net?
cant wait to try!
Could you please explain more your comment on adding garlic powder or ranch seasoning? Is it in place of the curry? Or? Thank you!!
Great recipe! Used almonds and they turned out perfect. Using for the New Year’s party tonight!
How can I make this without egg?
Perfect! Love them. Thanks SO much for the fabulous recipie!
Hi dear can i roast it on stove top rather than in oven,if yes for how long and on very low flame or medium flame
OMG! I love candies nuts but always a little hesitant to make them since they include so much sugar and now I found your amazing sugar free ones! I don’t have curry spice so I am just going to leave it out.