Description
A magical sweet-and-spicy snack inspired by the wizarding world, Weasleys’ Dragon Roasted Nuts blend honey, warming spices, and a fiery kick for the ultimate crunchy treat. Perfect for parties, gifts, or just a cozy night in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (about 3 cups) mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts, peanuts – omit peanuts for Paleo)
- 1 large egg white
- ½ cup honey
- 1½ tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (use ¼ tsp for milder mix)
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whip the egg white until frothy. Add the nuts and toss to coat.
- Add honey and all the spices. Mix until evenly coated.
- Spread nuts evenly on the baking sheet. Roast for 45–60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then break into chunks. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use raw, unsalted nuts for best flavor balance.
- Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes based on spice tolerance.
- Makes a fantastic holiday gift when packaged in jars or treat bags.
- Swap honey for maple syrup for a vegan version (omit egg white).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg