Roasted nuts, whether sweet or savoury are super popular. This sweet and spicy recipe is for a much healthier version. The nuts are not only delicious, but contain no sugar nor fat. No egg whites needed either, so they're vegan friendly. The perfect portable snack. Roast in an air fryer or oven.
250gmixed nuts(or your pick of almonds, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, macadamias)
pinchsea salt
water(filtered water is best)
1tspground cinnamon
4tspxylitol(or more to taste)
Instructions
Pour the nuts into a bowl, add the salt and cover with water. Give a quick stir to dissolve the stir and ensure it's evenly spread.
250 g mixed nuts, pinch sea salt, water
Place a plate over the top of the bowl and leave in a warm room overnight (or for eight hours) to soak.
Drain the nuts through a sieve. Give them a good shake to remove and residual water, then place them back in the bowl.
Add the cinnamon and xylitol and give a good stir to ensure all the nuts are evenly coated with both.
1 tsp ground cinnamon, 4 tsp xylitol
Roast the nuts as detailed below until they're crunchy and golden all over. Allow to cool, then store in an air tight container.
Air Fryer
Pour the nuts into the air fryer basket and roast for fifteen minutes at 120℃ (250℉). Give the basket a good shake, then roast for a further fifteen minutes, shaking the basket from time to time. They may need a few minutes less or a few minutes more.
Oven
Set the oven to 140℃ (285℉) before you drain the nuts.
Pour the nuts onto a lipped baking tray. Arrange them in a single layer, then pop them in the oven and roast for fifteen minutes. Take the tray out, turn the nuts over and roast for a further ten minutes. Check for doneness and give them a further few minutes if needed.
Notes
Roasted nuts will keep well for a month if stored in a cupboard. However, if you want to prolong their shelf life and freshness, store them in the fridge for up to three months.You’ll find additional tips and info about this recipe in the main body of the post.
Please note: calories and other nutritional information are per serving. They’re approximate and will depend on exact ingredients used.