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    Home » Snack Recipes » Honey-Roasted Nuts

    Honey-Roasted Nuts

    Last updated: Dec 3, 2022 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies.

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    Crunchy and wonderfully salty-sweet, these honey-roasted nuts are made with just a touch of honey.

    I flavor these nuts with smoked paprika and sea salt. The combination of honey and these seasonings results in a wonderful flavor combination - salty, smoky, and sweet (but not too sweet).

    Honey-roasted nuts photographed on a baking sheet.

    I love nuts. Who doesn't? They have this winning combination of flavor and a wonderfully crunchy texture. Crunchy, fragrant, and flavorful, these honey-roasted nuts make a wonderful snack (and these spicy nuts are excellent too).

    They also make a great homemade hostess gift this holiday season. Well. that's assuming you'll resist the temptation to polish them off by yourself!

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert tip
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Variations
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storing leftovers
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    Ingredients

    You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty treat. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

    • Unsalted butter: Personally, I'm partial to creamy European butter, but any butter will be great in this recipe.
    • Honey: I like to use the real thing since I only use a small amount. But you can try a sugar-free alternative if you wish.
    • Smoked paprika: Not regular paprika. The idea is to add a subtle smoky flavor to the nuts. It may sound suspicious, but it works!
    • Mixed nuts: Make sure the nuts you use are raw and unsalted. See the discussion below on what nut varieties you can use in this recipe.
    • Sea salt: Kosher salt works too, but I don't recommend using ultra-fine table salt in this recipe.

    Instructions

    Making these honey-roasted nuts is easy! Scroll down to the recipe card below for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

    • Melt the butter in a large bowl. Mix in the honey and smoked paprika.
    • Add the nuts and use a rubber spatula to mix them into the butter mixture until well coated.
    • Spread the nuts on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle them with salt.
    • Bake the nuts in the preheated oven until fragrant and browned, for about 25-30 minutes.
    • Remove the pan from the oven. Leave the nuts on the baking sheet and let them cool and crisp up, undisturbed, for about 20 minutes.
    • When cool, gently separate them with your hands (they tend to stick together), then store them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.
    A six-photo collage showing the steps for making honey-roasted nuts.

    Expert tip

    It's important to roast the nuts in a slow oven - 300 degrees F is good. Don't be tempted to crank up the oven's temperature - the nuts won't roast as evenly, and they might even burn.

    Frequently asked questions

    What nuts should I use?

    This is entirely up to you. I like to use hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, and shelled pistachios. But you can use anything you like. Cashews or walnut halves would also be excellent. Pretty much all nuts are wonderful, so use what you like!

    Can I use a sugar-free sweetener?

    Yes. If the ingredients work for you, you can use sugar-free sticky sweeteners such as this one. Personally, I like to use real honey because I use so very little of it and the flavor it imparts is amazing.

    I only have roasted nuts on hand. Can I use them?

    No, unfortunately, you can't. You will need to use raw unsalted nuts in this recipe.

    Variations

    One way to vary this recipe is to use different types of nuts. As long as they are raw and unsalted, I do encourage you to use whatever nuts you like and enjoy.

    Another way is to use different seasonings. You could try, for example, a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder. But use just a pinch - you don't want these seasonings to overwhelm the flavor of the nuts.

    Serving suggestions

    • Needless to say, these nuts are perfect as a snack. They're also great as an after-dinner treat - they go so well with espresso. Sometimes I make myself a small bowl of them and add a few dark chocolate chips. Hmm good!
    • You can also crush them and use them as a topping - try them on top of this chocolate mousse, for example. Or sprinkle them on top of this carrot cake.
    • Another tasty way to use these nuts is to add them to yogurt for breakfast. That's how my daughter likes them best. ❤️

    Storing leftovers

    You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They do lose some of their crunchiness after the first day, although they are still delicious. You can reheat them in a 300F oven for 10 minutes to restore that crunch.

    Honey-roasted nuts served on a large baking sheet.

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    Honey-roasted nuts.
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    Honey-Roasted Nuts

    Crunchy and salty-sweet, these honey-roasted nuts make a great homemade hostess gift - assuming you'll resist the temptation to polish them off by yourself!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Rest time20 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 18 servings
    Calories: 182kcal
    Author: Vered DeLeeuw

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (not regular paprika)
    • 16 oz mixed nuts raw and unsalted (I used 4 oz each of hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, and shelled pistachios)
    • ¾ teaspoon sea salt

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Preheat your oven to 300 degrees G. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Melt the butter in a large bowl. Mix in the honey and smoked paprika.
    • Add the nuts and use a rubber spatula to mix them into the butter mixture until well coated.
    • Spread on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.
    • Bake the nuts in the preheated oven until fragrant and browned, for about 25-30 minutes.
    • Remove the pan from the oven. Leave the nuts on the baking sheet and let them cool and crisp up, undisturbed, for about 20 minutes.
    • When cool, gently separate them with your hands (they tend to stick together), then store them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.

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    NOTES

    It's important to roast the nuts in a slow oven - 300 degrees F is good. Don't be tempted to crank up the oven's temperature - the nuts won't roast as evenly, and they might even burn.

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    NUTRITION PER SERVING

    Serving: 1oz | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 103mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
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    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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