Keto Cardamon Walnuts

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:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, toss walnuts in melted butter until thoroughly coated.
3. Add Splenda, cardamon and salt; toss until well-coated.
4. Spread walnuts on prepared baking sheet(s).
5. Bake 10 minutes. Use metal spatula to flip nuts over. Bake 10 minutes more.
6. Remove nuts from oven and allow to fully cool on baking sheet(s).
7. Place walnuts in a tightly sealed container until served.