Sweet and Savory Walnut Snacks
A great snack to crunch and munch with your family and friends, made with no refined sugar, salt or oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-20 minutes
- Total Time: 10-25 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Scale
Ingredients
Sweet
- 1 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tbsp tamari, low-sodium
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Savory
- 1 1/2 cup walnuts
- 2 tbsp water or orange juice
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin (optional)
- 1/4 tsp coriander (optional)
Instructions
Sweet
- Preheat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, then add ingredients, stirring constantly for 2-5 minutes, or until syrup has caramelized.
- Spread walnuts on parchment or wax paper and cool for two hours (syrup will harden within 20-30 minutes). Walnuts can be stored in an airtight container for several weeks.
Savory
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, toss walnuts and water/orange juice. Add spices and stir to coat. Place on baking sheet and cook for 15-20 minutes or until toasted. Walnuts can be stored in an airtight container for several weeks.
Notes: The sodium in tamari ‘breaks’ the sweetness of the maple syrup in the Sweet variation. If you want to avoid (or reduce) sodium in your diet, you may use 1/8 teaspoon cayenne or chipotle pepper instead. The walnuts will have a sweet and spicy taste.
