One of my favorite things about the christmas season is the smell it can bring to a home. Pine, apples and cinnamon, berries, or delicious baked good are always friendly aromas that I welcome every year. Cinnamon in particular always sparks memories for me. When I was younger, I would go christmas shopping with my mom and we would always smell the most amazing scents of vanilla and cinnamon throughout the shopping mall because there was a roasted nut stand. Although we never bought any of their product, it always smelt so good!
So these days I try and re-create the delicious smells for my own home by making cinnamon roasted pecans. This recipe is so simple, your house will smell so good, and everyone will be happy with a little treat.
I like to make my cinnamon pecans with stevia, since the holidays are already so jam-packed with sugary desserts. Using stevia in place of regular or brown sugar can lessen the amount of calories, but be careful how much you use; sometimes too much stevia can leave an aftertaste. I was pretty modest with the amount I included in these pecans.
Cinnamon & Stevia Roasted Pecans
A mildly sweet but oh-so-delicious treat!
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 Egg White
- 8 oz Pecans
- 1/2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Stevia
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 250o.
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Line baking sheet with foil and spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the egg white and vanilla extract until a froth forms. Add in the pecans and mix until well coated.
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In a separate small bowl, mix together stevia and cinnamon. Pour this over the pecans, and mix again until well coated.
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Pour pecans on the baking sheet and spread evenly.
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Bake for 60 minutes total, stirring pecans every 20 minutes.
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Let cool before enjoying!
Nutrition Info:
- Serving size is 1 oz
- Calories 194cal | Total Carbs 4.3g | Net Carbs 1.1g | Total Fat 20g | Protein 3.8g | Sugar 1g
The end result is a mildly sweet, but oh-so-delicious pecan that makes it difficult to eat just one! If you end up trying this recipe, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! What’s your favorite treat to stay on track with during the holiday season? Tis the season for baking!
Until next time,
Paige
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