Easy Candied Walnuts Recipe – Low Carb, Keto & Sugar Free

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar provides a similar flavor profile.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds are a healthier nut option, while peanuts are more affordable.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean offers a more intense flavor, while essence is more budget-friendly.

Preheat oven to 120 degrees Celsius (250 degrees Fahrenheit).

Line a baking tray with well greased baking paper.

Separate the egg and whisk the egg white until frothy and foamy by hand.

Whisk in 2 tablespoons of stevia, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 0.5 to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon into the egg white.

Mix in the walnut halves until completely coated in the mixture.

Spread the walnuts in a single layer on the prepared baking tray.

Bake in the preheated oven for a total of 45 minutes, tossing every 15 minutes.

After the first 15 minutes, give the walnuts a good toss and return to the oven.

After 30 minutes, give the walnuts a final toss and return to the oven for the last 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.

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