If you are trying to cut down on carbohydrates, this recipe is for you. The candied walnuts make a great high-protein snack.
Makes 1 quart.
Ingredients:
- 4 c (1 lb) walnut halves
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 c Splenda (or similar sugar substitute)
- 1 tsp ground cardamon
- 1/8 tsp salt (omit if using salted butter)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss walnuts in melted butter until thoroughly coated.
- Add Splenda, cardamon and salt; toss until well-coated.
- Spread walnuts on prepared baking sheet(s).
- Bake 10 minutes. Use metal spatula to flip nuts over. Bake 10 minutes more.
- Remove nuts from oven and allow to fully cool on baking sheet(s).
- Place walnuts in a tightly sealed container until served.