Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cashews
These sweet and spicy roasted cashews are an addictive snack that will be loved by all your family and friends!
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 831kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt divided
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper*
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients, starting with just ¼ teaspoon sea salt. *You can also add more or less ground cayanne pepper to taste.
- Pour the coated nuts into your lined baking sheet. Spread the nuts out so that they're not touching each other.
- Bake the cashews for 5 minutes. Give them a stir before returning them to the oven to bake another 4-5 minutes or until golden.
- Remove the nuts from the oven and sprinkle over the remaining ½ teaspoon of sea salt.
- Allow the cashews to cool completely so they become hard and caramelized.
Notes
- Be sure to remove the cashews right as they turn golden and become fragrant. They will continue to roast a little bit more as they cool, so be sure not to over roast them.
- Add half of the salt before roasting the cashews and the other half after they've roasted.
- Store the nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 831kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 36g | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 907mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 9mg