Made with 4 simple ingredients, these Dark Chocolate Salted Walnuts are naturally sweetened for a healthier treat that's absolutely delicious.
It's the beginning of a new year, that time when many people make commitments to eat healthier or participate in Veganuary. If that's you, I've got a new recipe that's healthier for you, vegan of course and plenty delicious. These Dark Chocolate Salted Walnuts are a great way to get in healthy fats, fiber and plant based Omega 3s.
This recipe was inspired by these walnuts I saw during a recent shopping trip. I have a similar recipe on this site made with chickpeas. I used the ingredients listed on the store version and the chickpea version as the starting point for these walnuts.
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Ingredients
These chocolaty walnuts are made with minimal ingredients that are generally available in many grocery stores. You may even already have what you need on hand!
- walnuts
- maple syrup
- cocoa powder
- sea salt
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Walnuts - instead of walnuts, you can use pecans
- Maple syrup - instead of maple syrup you can use agave
How to make Dark Chocolate Salted Walnuts
Making these walnuts is very easy. Roast the walnuts, toss with chocolatey coating and dry. You can whip up a batch in about 30 minutes!
Preheat oven. Spread walnuts in an even layer. Bake briefly to lightly roast then cool.
Transfer cooled nuts to a bowl. Add maple syrup, cocoa powder and salt. Toss to coat.
Return to coated nuts to baking sheet and spread out evenly.
Place in oven at the lowest temperature possible to dry.
💡 Top Tip
Don't over bake the walnuts! Be sure to keep a close eye on the walnuts as they bake, they go from perfectly roasted to burnt quickly.
Equipment
There is no special equipment required to make this recipe. You will only need basic kitchen tools like bowls, measuring tools and a baking sheet.
Storage
Store walnuts in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 2 weeks.
Common Questions
Yes, roasted walnuts can be good for you. Roasting the nuts doesn't alter the nutritional content significantly. And roasting enhances the flavor and makes them easier to digest.
Eating an excessive amount of walnuts can cause stomach pain, bloating and diarrhea. It is recommend to eat one ounce, which is about 14 halves per day.
Yes! A one ounce serving of walnuts contains 2.5 grams of alpa-linolenic acid, an essential omega 3 fatty acid necessary for health.
Yes! Walnuts contain vitamins B and E as well as biotin and magnesium which help strengthen the hair cuticle and nourish the scalp.
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Recipe
Dark Chocolate Salted Walnuts
Ingredients
- 2 cups shelled walnuts
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread walnuts in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes to lightly toast then cool.
- Transfer cooled nuts to a large bowl with a lid. Drizzle maple syrup over walnuts. Add cocoa powder and salt.
- Place lid on bowl and shake well to coat.
- Return coated nuts back to the baking sheet. Leave on the counter to dry for about 1 hour or place baking sheet in oven on the lowest possible temperature. Check after 10-15 minutes. The nuts should no longer be sticky to the touch.
- Transfers walnuts to an airtight container for storage.
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