Looking for a salty-sweet crunch? Paleo friendly candy? Paleo Candied Nuts are for you!! I crave sugar, and this maple nut crunch is great on applesauce, sprinkled on salad, as a game day snack, or by the handful after dinner totally satisfies my sweet tooth.
Well, it happened. I was fighting, willing it not to happen, even in complete denial, but I have to face the facts. I have a head cold. This particular head cold has made it’s round among my co-workers the last few months and dealing with people and money, it was bound to happen. Luckily I have a couple days off work, so I can spend my time in bed, having hot Epsom salty baths, napping and watching Netflix. And of course generally feeling sorry for myself.
I used to get sick all the time, I would refuse to take time off work, stay home or rest, and as a result, I would spend months and months sick. Starting as a head cold I would invariably end up with a nasty sinus infection, strep, or a bronchial infection. Since eating paleo I get sick less often, and now because I can take the time to rest and recover it doesn’t seem to linger. Those are good things, but now when I do catch a bug I am a big baby about it. Since most cold medications are full of sugar I am looking for natural remedies. Lemon tea is out since I despise lemon drinks (too much neo citron as a kid). But I use things like oil of oregano and colloidal silver. Honey in warm tea (not hot as it kills the benefits of the honey), and of course plenty of rest. Dianne Sanfilippo posted 10 cold and flu remedies on her site. What are your home or natural remedies for cold and flu season? Please share your secrets in the comments below!
Paleo Candied Nuts
Description
The perfect blend of sweet and salty crunch, Paleo candied nuts can be add to a dish or eaten on their own. A sweet paleo friendly snack,
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated butter, or ghee
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Lay nuts and dried fruit flat on a baking sheet (lined with parchment paper or silicone mat).
- Bake 300F until butter or ghee melts.
- Add maple syrup and stir, so that everything is well coated.
- Turn down Oven to 250F and bake for 20 minutes.
- Let cool and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Category: Snack
Why are there two pecan ingredients?
I was looking for a granola type texture, so I used chopped and whole pecans and almonds. You can of course substitute other nuts, like hazel nuts, macadamia or walnuts. And initially walnuts were the star of this dish, but I was out… So pecans it was!
I don’t follow the paleo diet but these look amazing and, I bet, taste even better!
ceecee
I swear by Nyquil. Not natural but it works wonders
I have a funny story about nyquil. I was sick and took some one night, and it knocks me right out. I slept so soundly that the apartment building next door burnt down (top floor only) And I didn’t hear a thing!! It’s a last resort for me!
Great snack idea, perfect for movie night! As for cold remedies, I find drinking lots of water, tea with lemon and honey and just taking it easy for a day or two does the trick!
Thanks Jennifer! I already feel a little better!
I was excited to try this and since this will be a holiday gift for 10 non-paleo families my fingers are crossed. But let’s face it…almonds are always good! My 12 year old swiped a bunch before they became even better with this recipe. I added (raw) paleo honey since this is a treat and not a meal.
1.5 Gallons favorite nuts + dried cranberries +1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup + 1/2 cup pure honey = OMG THAT IS GOOD
Whoo-hoo!
Haha, thanks Crystal, glad you liked it. Happy Holidays!
YUM!! How do I get on your Christmas list?