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Honey Sesame Cashews

Crunchy Honey Sesame Cashews with a Spicy Twist

Delightful Honey Sesame Cashews with a sweet and spicy kick, perfect for guilt-free snacking.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coating
  • 1 cup Honey Substitute with maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt or kosher salt.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Omit if you prefer a milder flavor.
For the Mixed Nuts
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Sesame Seeds Toast raw seeds in a dry skillet if necessary.
  • 2 cups Cashews Whole or halves; swap for almonds, peanuts, walnuts, or pecans.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the honey, salt, and optional cayenne pepper. Stir well until blended.
  3. Add the toasted sesame seeds and cashews to the honey mixture, making sure each nut is evenly coated.
  4. Carefully spread the coated cashew mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  6. Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
  7. Break the cashews into clusters or keep them whole, then store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ozCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cashews can be stored at room temperature for up to a week, in the fridge for two weeks, or frozen for up to three months.

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