With the holidays soon approaching you may find these gluten-free snack recipes will come in handy. It’s definitely less expensive than purchasing canned nuts. These spiced nuts make a great everyday gluten-free snack, as well. Use your favorite nuts. I would have definitely added some macadamia nuts, but I was out. You can change the spices to fit your tastes, as well. For Halloween, use allspice, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon with pumpkin seeds! Mix up your gluten-free snacks with mixed nuts. Check out the two recipe versions below and have fun!
Low on the glycemic index agave makes for the perfect candied nut. Spice it up a bit or not!
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, grape seed oil, etc. (Do not use flax oil, as cooking it will releases carcinogens.)
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon filtered water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) (I didn't use any.)
- 1/4 cup raw pecans
- 1/4 cup raw pistachio nuts
- 1/4 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup raw walnuts
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, grape seed oil or flax oil
- 1/4 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup raw pecans
- 1/4 cup raw walnuts
- 1/4 cup raw pistachio nuts
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- Pinch or two of stevia (optional)
Instructions:
- Mix spices together and set aside.
- Add all liquid ingredients to a frying pan (preferably non-stick, if making candied walnuts), and bring to a boil (or if using just oil, warm on medium high).
- Add nuts and stir; sprinkle spices and toss to coat evenly.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until agave syrup thickens, stirring constantly.
- Pour onto a sheet of aluminum foil (lightly greased, if making candied walnuts). Separate candied nuts before or after they harden.
You may also be interested in reading: Why Soak Nuts, Grains, Beans, Peas, Before Eating?
Flax oil should DEFINITELY not be used like this…
Kristen,
I just read that. Thanks for your feedback. Post now updated. :-)