5-Minute Candied Walnuts
Here’s the thing – Candied Walnuts make everything better.
Well, maybe not everything – you probably don’t want to top a bowl of Clam Chowder with them, but a Butternut Squash Soup? Sure, that would work. They add extra pizzaz to everything from salads to afternoon snacks with their candied crunch and you know what? You can make them in just five short minutes.
How much better is a salad when it’s topped with Candied Walnuts? It’s leagues above a basic salad, but I often think of it as something that’s reserved for restaurants and not something to make in my own kitchen. But that’s just silly. They’re easy to keep on hand, you can use them for so many things, and they take just a few minutes to make on the stovetop. So why not make them at home? Go ahead and elevate your salad game!
You’re not going to believe how easy this is. You take some walnuts – about two cups will do – and place them in a non-stick skillet with some brown and white sugar, water, and butter.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
● 1 cup walnut halves
● 2 tablespoons zero-calorie brown sugar substitute (such as Swerve Brown or Lakanto Brown)
● 1 tablespoon granulated zero-calorie sweetener
● 1 tablespoon water
● ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
● ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
● Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Line a plate or baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a nonstick skillet, combine the brown sugar substitute, granulated sweetener, water, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt over medium heat.
3. Stir until the sweeteners dissolve and the mixture begins to bubble.
4. Add the walnuts and stir constantly for 2–3 minutes, coating them evenly.
5. Spread the walnuts onto the parchment paper in a single layer and let them cool completely before serving.
WW Points
● Per serving (1/8 of recipe): about 4 Points
