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Vegan Sweet Sesame Cashews Recipe

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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Delightfully sweet and crunchy Vegan Sweet Sesame Cashews combine raw whole cashews coated in rich maple syrup and toasted sesame seeds, baked to a golden perfection. This simple, healthy snack is perfect for a nourishing treat or a flavorful addition to your snack repertoire, boasting a vegan-friendly, naturally sweet, and lightly salted profile.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw whole cashews
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Prepare Cashew Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the maple syrup for 15 seconds until it flows easily, then add the raw cashews and stir thoroughly to coat them evenly with the syrup.
  3. Add Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds into the bowl with the cashews and maple syrup mixture, tossing well to ensure every cashew is covered with seeds.
  4. Arrange Cashews: Spread the coated cashews in a single, even layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet, pressing them lightly to help them adhere together into clusters.
  5. Season with Salt: Evenly sprinkle the 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt over the cashews to balance the sweetness with a hint of savory flavor.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure an even golden color and aroma development.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the cashews from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet for at least 20 minutes so they harden into clusters. Once cool, break into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

  • Ensure cashews are spread in a single layer for even baking and crisping.
  • Pressing the cashews gently before baking helps form delicious clusters.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunchiness.
  • This snack is perfect for vegan and dairy-free diets without any added refined sugars.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegan

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