Cinnamon and Maple Glazed Pecans
The festive season sure has arrived and to kick off our 12 days of healthy Christmas recipes let us start with a super simple recipe for a great snack or to serve as festive nibbles.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecan Halves
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 tsp Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla bean powder (or good quality vanilla extract)
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl combine pecans with coconut oil and maple syrup. Toss to coat well.
- Add vanilla and cinnamon and toss to coat well.
- Heat frying pan over low-medium heat. Add pecans and agitate pan regularly. Toast for 3 - 4 minutes or until pecans are fragrant and lightly toasted.
- Allow to completely cool. Store in an air-tight container.
Notes
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve as is as a great snack or nibble or crush for a fun and crunchy topping over sweets such as coconut yoghurt or fruit salad.
- You can also make this recipe entirely (natural) sugar free by omitting maple syrup. The delicate and natural sweetness of pecans and coconut oil might just be enough to satisfy.
- The pecans will only take a short time to toast in a heated fry pan so be careful not to burn.
- Using 'extra virgin' coconut oil vs standard coconut oil will give your pecans a subtle and delicious coconut flavour.