Sugar-Free Cake Batter Candied Nuts
I am obsessed with cake batter flavoring, which I add to nearly everything…. This time, nuts! This recipe can serve 2 people, with 1 serving being only 170 calories!
Ingredients:
• 3 tbsp water
• 3 tbsp white monk fruit sweetener
• 1 tsp cake batter extract
• a tiny hint of salt
• 1/2 cups of mixed nuts (or nuts of your choice)
Directions:
1. Add water to a pot and heat on medium heat on the stove. Once warm, add the cake batter extract, dash of salt, and monk fruit sweetener. Mix well (and carefully).
2. Continue mixing until the monk fruit sweetener dissolves. Add nuts and gently mix until they’re fully covered.
3. Let the nuts sit for about 1-2 minutes, or until the liquid starts to bubble. Once bubbling, mix a few more times.
4. Turn off the heat but leave the pot on the hot burner. Let sit for 30 seconds - 1 more minute more, or remove if the liquid starts to darken (we don’t want it to burn).
5. On parchment paper, gently pour the nuts out. Scrape any liquid out of the pot and onto the nuts. Let sit for at least 10 minutes. Do NOT touch the nuts with your hands while they cool - if you would like to give them a mix while they cool, use a utensil.
6. Enjoy while warm or cooled. When cool, the “sugar” will harden more. Enjoy!
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Cake batter flavored candied nuts provide a delightful, guilt-free snack option for those who want to enjoy rich, sweet flavors without the added sugar. Using white monk fruit sweetener in place of traditional sugar helps keep this recipe sugar-free and low in calories, making it suitable for people managing their sugar intake or following keto and diabetic-friendly diets. Monk fruit sweetener is a natural, zero-calorie sugar substitute derived from the monk fruit. It has minimal effect on blood sugar levels while providing the sweet taste needed for candy coatings. Combined with the unique cake batter extract flavor, this makes for an irresistible nut coating that satisfies cravings without the sugar crash. When preparing the candied nuts, it is important to dissolve the monk fruit sweetener properly and avoid overheating the mixture to prevent burning. Allowing the coated nuts to cool on parchment paper helps the sugar-free coating harden, creating a pleasantly crunchy texture. Using mixed nuts or your favorite single type ensures you get a protein-rich snack with healthy fats and fiber. This recipe is highly versatile and can be customized by trying different extracts or sweeteners to suit personal taste preferences. It is a fantastic option for parties, healthy dessert substitutions, or quick energy-boosting snacks on the go. Overall, sugar-free cake batter candied nuts offer a perfect combination of flavor, nutrition, and health benefits, making them a trending recipe for clean eating, healthy snacks, and sugar-free dessert lovers.
