Sweet, crunchy, cinnamon-spiced nuts baked to perfection, make an easy keto snack or the perfect gift for health-conscious family and friends. Take a bowl of these sugar-free, candied spiced nuts recipe to any festive occasion and no one will guess they’re healthy and keto-friendly!
This recipe for spiced nuts is so easy and such a joy to make that you may find yourself making several batches to make gifts for family, friends and teachers.
Candied nuts make a healthy and thoughtful gift for anyone you want to show appreciation for…
They are perfect for that someone who appreciates not just a homemade gift but one that is sugar-free.
How to Package Spiced Nuts for Gifting
Once they’ve cooled, portion the candied nuts into a cellophane bag and tie with a pretty ribbon.
Alternatively, go for the more environmentally friendly option and use mason jars, twine and a cute gift tag.
They’ll keep well for 2 weeks so these keto-friendly nuts can be enjoyed and savored slowly, taking just a small handful here and there.
I’d much rather receive this than a pile of rocky road…wouldn’t you??
It’s easy to alter the recipe to use your favorite low-carb nuts, too.
If you’re concerned about allergies then avoid peanuts and swap out any nuts that you know are problematic.
What nuts are keto?
- Pecans – 4g per 100g or 3.5 oz
- Brazil nuts – 4g per 100g or 3.5 oz
- Macadamia nuts -5g per 100g or 3.5 oz
- Walnuts – 7g per 100g or 3.5 oz
- Hazelnuts – 7g per 100g or 3.5 oz
- Peanuts – 7g per 100g or 3.5 oz
- Almonds – 8g per 100g or 3.5 oz
- Pinenuts – 8g per 100g or 3.5 oz
These nuts are higher in carbs, so use in small amounts only
- Pistachio nuts – 15g per 100g or 3.5 oz
- Cashew nuts – 22g per 100g or 3.5 oz
Why Keto Cinnamon-Maple Spiced Nuts are the BEST:
- They are seriously easy to make
- They come together in less than 30-minutes
- They are an awesome festive snack or Christmas spiced nut recipe
- Candied nuts are perfect for entertaining keto style
- Keto-disguised – no one will know they’re sugar-free!
- Kids love them
- They keep for a couple of weeks
- Spiced nuts make the perfect healthy keto gift!
If you’re looking for more holiday recipes, you’ll also love our Keto Lemon Sugar Cookies with Strawberry Frosting or these easy Keto Candied Pecans.
More 30-minute recipes that can easily be transported to festive occasions:
- 30-Minute Herb & Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
- Low-Carb Smoked Salmon Blinis For Easy Holiday Entertaining
- EASY BACON brussels sprouts
- Low-Carb Salted Raspberry Chocolate Bark – 4 Ingredients
- Easy Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake
Cooking Tips & Tricks for Easy Keto Cinnamon-Maple Spiced Nuts
- Nuts will still be soft when they come out of the oven but they will harden when cooled.
- Spiced nuts are delicious when still warm or at room temperature.
- Spiced nuts make a great Christmas gift. Package in cellophane bags with a pretty ribbon or in mason jars.
- Storing spiced nuts: keep in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.
- Freeze? Leftovers can be frozen for up to 1 month.
- One serving is 30g (1 oz) which is around one small handful.
- Reduce the carbs? Swap out the cashews for macadamias.
- Substitute nuts? Use whichever keto nuts you like such as almonds, pecans, brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts or pinenuts. Pistachios and cashews can be used in smaller quantities as they are higher in carbs.
- Sugar-free maple syrup alternatives? Sukrin Gold Fiber Syrup (stevia sweetened) or Lakanto Maple Flavored Syrup (sweetened with monk fruit) are both good keto options.
How to make Easy Keto Cinnamon-Maple Candied Nuts
Pre-heat the oven to 320F (160c) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Add the sugar-free maple syrup and the coconut oil (melt in the microwave if solid) to a large bowl and mix well.
Add 1 teaspoon of ginger and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the bowl and combine.
These are the nuts I used. They can be added directly to the bowl with the maple syrup mixture.
Toss the nuts until they are well coated.
Now simply spread the nuts onto the prepared tray in one single layer. You will need a large tray or two smaller trays.
Bake for 8 minutes, then stir and continue to bake for another 6 minutes or until the nuts are golden brown.
They will be soft when first removed from the oven but will harden as they cool.
Allow to cool or serve warm.
ENJOY ♥♥♥♥♥
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Easy Keto Cinnamon-Maple Spiced Nuts
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup I used Sukrin Gold Fiber Syrup
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup cashew nuts
- 1/2 cup brazil nuts or macadamia nuts
- 1 cup walnuts
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 320 F (160c)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Place the coconut oil, sugar-free maple syrup and spices in a large bowl and mix to combine
- Add the nuts and toss to coat in the mixture
- Spread the candied nut mixture evenly onto the tray and bake for 15 minutes, stirring at halfway. Cook until golden brown. Allow to cool.
Notes
- Nuts will still be soft when they come out of the oven but they will harden when cooled.
- Spiced nuts make a great Christmas gift. Package in cellophane bags with a pretty ribbon or in mason jars
- Storing spiced nuts: keep in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.
- Freeze? Leftovers can be frozen for up to 1 month.
- One serving is 30g (1 oz) which is around one small handful.
- Reduce the carbs? Swap out the cashews for macadamias.
- Substitute nuts? Use whichever keto nuts you like such as almonds, pecans, brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts or pinenuts. Pistachios and cashews can be used in smaller quantities as they are higher in carbs.
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I use 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melt in microwave and mix in 1/4 cup Brown Swerve. Add coni on and ginger and mix thoroughly. Add 3-4 C nuts and coat well. The Swerve will melt in the oven and harden on the nuts when cool. Far less sticky than using the maple syrup.
Love this method Jeff. Brown swerve is amazing!!
We made these but the nuts did not firm up and d9d not look candied. They are sticky. We are going to try baking them longer.
You can use Truvia brown sugar, but you have to melt it in water first. I know, seems to defeat the purpose but it works! Just add a little water before the coconut oil and melt or dissolve the Truvia. Add the coconut oil, microwave for 30 seconds to melt. Then add nuts and or spices.
Thanks for the tip! I haven’t used Trivia before.