Honey Roasted Cashews with Coconut

Name: Honey Roasted Cashews
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon sea salt (plus more for serving); 2 cups raw cashews

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This Honey Roasted Cashews recipe snack packs loads of flavor and is a much healthier alternative to store-bought roasted mixed nuts. It’s a wonderful snacking option that you can prepare ahead of time to last you a couple weeks…well maybe less because they’re seriously addictive one you taste them!

Honey roasted cashews on a small bowl with a spoonful nearby and baking sheet of more snacking nuts nearby.

With only six ingredients, it takes just minutes to get it together. The flavors are a wonderful blend of subtly salty and sweet and it will really win you over with its blend of textures. Best part is you can customize it with different nuts and add-ins!

How to roast cashews

Stir together the honey, sugar and cinnamon.
Add the cashews and coconut on top.
Stir to combine.

Pat of butter in a bowl. — **Step 1:** Add butter to a bowl and melt.

After melting butter with cinnamon, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt added. — **Step 2:** Add in the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon and salt and mix it together with the melted butter.

After stirring melted butter mixture together with raw cashews added on top. — **Step 3:** Add the cashews to the bowl.

After tossing nuts with butter and sugar mixture. — **Step 4:** Toss them together with the melted honey butter mixture until coated well.

Coating raw nuts on a parchment line baking sheet. — **Step 5:** Place the coated cashews onto a lined baking sheet.

Sweet roasted nuts on baking sheet. — **Step 6:** Bake until golden brown, stirring occasionally for even baking.

Tips for roasting cashews

Ensure that the cashews are fully coated in the honey mixture. That way they will brown and caramelize all over, and every bite will be delicious!
Place the cashews in a single layer on your baking sheet. If they are piled on top of each other, they won’t roast evenly.
Don’t be tempted to break the clusters too soon: Allow the cashews to cool completely before trying to break up the clusters or transferring them to a container. This ensures they stay extra crisp.
Let them cool before storing. Once you take the cashews out of the oven, let them sit, undisturbed for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the honey to solidify.
Add more seasonings. These honey roasted cashews are delicious as they are, but feel free to add a little cayenne to make them sweet and spicy, or some salt for a more savory edge.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do they keep?

Once the roasted cashews and coconut have cooled completely, place them in an airtight jar or conatiner. They will keep well at room temperature for up to two weeks. They are a great homemade food gift idea for the holidays!

Are they vegan?

Because these roasted cashews are coated with honey, they aren’t strictly vegan. You can replace the honey with maple syrup if you like. I haven’t tried them this way, but I’m sure they’ll turn out just as good! Let me know if you try this in the comments below!

What are the best cashews to use?

Use roasted unsalted cashews for this recipe. I like buying them in bulk at the grocery store.

Honey roasted cashews on a baking sheet with a spoonful of honey resting on pan.

Don’t grab for those salty or packaged snacks when this wonderful mixture is on hand. These roasted cashews are sure to become one of your new favorite energy foods.

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Review

Honey Roasted Cashews

Make your own snack mix with this heart-healthy filling homemade Honey Roasted Cashews recipe. It only needs 6 simple ingredients and 20 minutes.

5 from 12 votes

Author Yumna Jawad

Servings servings

Course Snack

Calories 214

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Ingredients

▢ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
▢ 2 tablespoons honey
▢ 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ ½ teaspoon cinnamon
▢ ¼ teaspoon sea salt plus more for serving
▢ 2 cups raw cashews

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, melt the butter in 2 30-second increments. Add the honey, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt, and stir together until well combined.
Add the cashews on top of the honey mixture and stir until all the cashews are evenly coated.
Spread the cashews in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to ensure even roasting. The cashews should be golden brown and fragrant.
Remove the cashews from the oven and immediately sprinkle with more sea salt. Let them cool on the baking sheet; they will become crisp as they cool.
Once completely cooled, transfer the honey roasted cashews to an airtight container. They can be stored at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Equipment

Notes

Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup, Calories: 214kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 77mg, Potassium: 219mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 44IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

Cuisine American

Course: Snack