WHAT ARE BROWN SUGAR CANDIED WALNUTS?

Candied walnuts are a crunchy, crispy treat that make a perfect topper for many dishes. They are made by mixing walnuts into a caramel-like candy made from sugar and butter. When the walnuts are added to the hot sugar, the mixture coats the nuts, getting into all of their glorious nooks and crannies. After cooling, the candied walnuts become crunchy, sweet little bites of perfection!

WAYS TO USE BROWN SUGAR CANDIED WALNUTS

There are no limits to how to use candied walnuts. Here are my favourites:

• eat them on their own
• top salads with them
• add them as a topping on smoothie bowls
• mix them into oatmeal
• top yogurt with them

THE INGREDIENTS

As the title states, you only need three ingredients to make this simple recipe. All of which you likely have in your kitchen already:

• walnuts
• butter
• brown sugar

I also LOVE adding this flaky sea salt to them (this is totally optional – but, you should do it…trust me)!

TRY BROWN SUGAR CANDIED WALNUTS ON:

Pear, Gorgonzola and Candied Walnut Salad (so delicious and perfect for dinner parties)

Beet and Orange Salad with Goat Cheese (the perfect sweet and savoury side)

Power Boosting Smoothie Bowl (an extra crunch on top of a creamy smoothie bowl)

OTHER TOPPERS YOU NEED TO TRY

Avocado Croutons (perfect for salad)

Homemade Brown Butter Granola (amazing on yogurt or with a smoothie bowl)

Let’s make some candied walnuts!

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Crunchy 3-Ingredient Candied Walnuts

Serving size: Makes 1 cup walnuts

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw walnuts, halved
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tbsp butter
• flaky sea salt (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-8 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant. Watch carefully as they burn easily! Remove and set aside.
3. In a small pot over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar until the sugar starts to bubble. Add the walnuts and cook another 2 minutes. Spread the mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with a few pinches of salt and separate with a fork. Let cool completely, about 10 minutes, before enjoying!

Store in an airtight container.

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WHAT ARE PROTEIN BALLS?

Protein Balls are a grab-and-go snack that have enough protein and fibre to fill you up between meals. They are usually vegan (like these ones!) and made with natural ingredients that carry a number of health benefits.

HEALTH BENEFITS

These particular protein balls include a number of healthy ingredients that deliver essential nutrients to the body. Protein helps to repair muscle and improve skin, hair and nails. Fibre, from the Medjool Dates, helps relieve constipation. Dates are also known to be full of antioxidants, can reduce cholesterol and make you feel full, longer.

THE INGREDIENTS

To make this recipe, you will need:

• dates
• your favourite nut butter
• protein powder
• almond flour
• vanilla extract
• maca powder (optional)
• dark, vegan chocolate

TOOLS NEEDED TO MAKE VEGAN PROTEIN ENERGY BALLS

The main tool needed for this recipe is a high-powered food processor. It breaks down the dates and takes minutes to incorporate everything together.

OTHER VEGAN SNACK IDEAS

Are you vegan or going vegan? Check out these other snack ideas that fulfill cravings:

• Vegan Ice Cream Bars
• Dark Chocolate Protein Nuggets
• Vegan Power Muffins
• Vegan Chocolate Bars (my favourite)

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Vegan Protein Energy Balls

Serving size: Makes 15 balls

Prep time: 10 minutes

Soak time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 10 Medjool dates, pitted and soaked in water for 1 hour
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 scoop (28 g) vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp maca powder (optional)
• 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
• pinch of salt
• 1 cup vegan chocolate
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

1. Drain the dates and add them to a food processor with the almond butter, flour, protein powder, cinnamon, maca, vanilla and salt. Pulse until the mixture comes together. Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the mixture out and roll into balls. Place the protein balls onto a cookie sheet and refrigerate while preparing the chocolate coating.
2. Over a double broiler, melt the chocolate and coconut oil until smooth. You can also do this in the microwave in 20 second increments, stirring the chocolate after each session.
3. Coat the protein balls in the chocolate and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until solid, approximately 30 minutes, and then transfer to an airtight container to store in the fridge for up to 10 days.

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