NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — One of my favorite DIY recipes for gifting is Ben McLauchlin’s Candied Pecans; we’ve adapted it for Candied Macadamia Nuts – low carb, zero sugar, keto-friendly. Also – no elaborate decorating or technical baking skills needed.
Eat Fit Candied Macadamias | Gluten-Free, Low Carb
Makes 12 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup Swerve Granular
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups macadamias (either raw or lightly toasted and salted are fine)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and coconut oil. Add Swerve, cinnamon and salt and stir continuously until well combined and the Swerve is completely dissolved. Take care not to overcook, as mixture may burn.
Add macadamias and continue to stir over medium heat until well coated. The sauce will initially crystalize a bit but give it time – the sauce will become creamy and cover the macadamias well. Spread macadamias onto prepared pan, spreading pecans to reduce clumping.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool completely. Fridge or freeze any leftovers after 5 days.
*
More on Healthy Portions Meal Co:
How to order | Go to EatHealthyPortions.com to order. Click Order —> Meal Packs for a one-time order or click Order —> Subscription Meal Selection to start an Auto-Renew Plan.
Pick up | 1705 Hwy 59, Suite 9, Mandeville, LA 70448. Mon-Fri 8 AM – 3 PM. Delivery options available! Check out this week’s menu | https://eathealthyportions.com/
*
FUELED Wellness + Nutrition is powered by Healthy Portions Meal Co. Learn more about the variety of Eat Fit options at Healthy Portions Meal Co, proud sponsor of FUELED Wellness + Nutrition with Molly on WGNO.
*
Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD is a registered dietitian + nutrition journalist in New Orleans, and founder of Ochsner Eat Fit nonprofit restaurant initiative. Tune in to her podcast, FUELED | Wellness + Nutrition and follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @MollyKimballRD. See more of Molly’s articles + TV segments at www.mollykimball.com, and sign up for Eat Fit Wellness Bites weekly newsletter, here.
Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter.