Cinnamon Glazed Walnuts

Do you have 5 minutes and just 5 ingredients? You can make Cinnamon Glazed Walnuts. They are just a little sweet, just a little cinnamony and the perfect snack, appetizer or gift for a neighbor this Christmas season.

Glazed nuts are a Christmas tradition. I remember my grandmother used to make all appetizers for our Christmas Eve family gathering. She called them Tasty Danties. My first business was a little baking business I called Tasty Danties in her honor. Anyway, the table would be filled with cheese straws, cookies, pigs in a blanket, raw veggies and fruit, homemade pickles, and bowls of homemade spiced or sweetened nuts. As a child, I did not appreciate the pecans and walnuts as much as I do now. They are perfectly sweet.

A little bag of Cinnamon Glazed Walnuts would make the perfect gift for a neighbor, teacher or friend this Christmas season too!

Why Make Cinnamon Glazed Walnuts?

Walnuts are the often over looked, but possibly most nutritious, of all the nuts. They have higher omega 3 content than any other nut. They are packed with fiber, healthy fats and protein. Walnuts have antioxidants and polyphenols which can reduce LDL cholesterol and inflammation. Walnuts are rich in vitamins and minerals, with prominent sources including manganese, copper, magnesium, and phosphorus. They are also a good source of folate, vitamin B6, vitamin E, iron, and zinc.Additionally, walnuts provide other nutrients like potassium, calcium, selenium, and B vitamins.  

Cinnamon is also a nutritional powerhouse.
Cinnamon offers benefits like blood sugar control, improved insulin sensitivity, reduced cholesterol/triglycerides, strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and antimicrobial properties that fight bacteria/fungi, supporting heart and brain health, and potentially easing allergy symptoms.

What You Need To Make Cinnamon Glazed Walnuts

• raw walnut halves or pieces
• coconut oil
• raw honey
• vanilla extract
• cinnamon

How To Make Cinnamon Glazed Walnuts

1. Read through the entire recipe so you understand how it flows. Gather all ingredients and supplies in one spot.
2. Heat a medium stainless steel skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Melt. Add walnuts. Stir. Once you hear a sizzle, reduce heat to low and stir walnuts to prevent burning.
3. Add honey, vanilla and cinnamon. Stir. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Spread walnuts in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cool completely before eating or storing.
4. Store in a container for 1-2 weeks at room temperature.

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Want another appetizer or gift idea? Try my Gluten Free Chex Mix.

Cinnamon Glazed Walnuts

Just a little sweet and a little cinnamon is all it takes to transform the humble walnut. Serve them as an appetizer at a party, gift them to a neighbor or enjoy them yourself!

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Cook Time:5 minutes mins

Total Time:5 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Appetizer, cinnamon, nuts, Snack, walnuts

Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw walnut halves
• 1 Tbs coconut oil
• 1 heaping Tbs raw honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract a vanilla bean would be delcious here too
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

• Heat a skillet over medium heat.
• Add coconut oil. Melt. Add walnuts. Once you hear a sizzle, turn heat to medium low and allow walnuts to cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
• Add honey, vanilla and cinnamon to pan. Stir. Allow the walnuts to cook 1-2 more minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. This allows the honey and vanilla to create a little syrup for the walnuts… yum!
• Spread cooked walnuts on a peice of parchment paper, wax paper or a silpat. Allow to cool.
• Eat or gift to someone!