Sweet and spicy Honey Roasted Cashews are a delicious, wholesome snack for cooler weather. Honey and chili powder give the yummy cashews their sweet heat and crunchy coating.
1teaspooncayenne pepperor other ground chili powder
12ouncesraw cashew nuts(about 2.5 cups)
2tablespoonscoconut sugar or unprocessed cane sugar
1.5teaspoonssea salt
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Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F/160°C and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Stir together honey and chili powder. Microwave for a few seconds to liquify the honey even more. Add the raw cashews and toss to coat.
¼ cup honey, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 12 ounces raw cashew nuts
Spread the cashew nuts on the prepare baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 10-15 minutes. Stir after 5 minutes and keep a close eye. Take the nuts out when they look just a little darkened. You don't want to burn them.
While the cashews are roasting, stir together coconut sugar and salt. Let the nuts cool for 5 minutes, then toss in the sugar-salt mix.
2 tablespoons coconut sugar, 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
Let nuts cool fully and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Honey Roasted Cashews Recipe
Serving Size
0.3 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
280
% Daily Value*
Fat
18.7
g
29
%
Sodium
443
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
24.6
g
8
%
Fiber
1.4
g
6
%
Sugar
37
g
41
%
Protein
7.8
g
16
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword honey roasted cashews, spicy cashews, sweet and spicy cashews
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