Keto Candied Walnuts Recipe – sweet, crunchy and coated in delicious cinnamon. A simple sugar free recipe made with walnuts, egg white, vanilla and your favourite sweetener. Enjoy them as a snack or sprinkle over yoghurt, salads and desserts.
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Keto Candied Walnuts
These easy Keto Candied Walnuts are coated in a sweet cinnamon mixture and roasted in the oven until golden and crisp. They’re a delicious sugar free snack that can be enjoyed by the handful or used as a crunchy topping for salads, yoghurt and desserts.
The simple recipe uses just a handful of ingredients, including walnuts, egg white, cinnamon, vanilla and your preferred keto-friendly sweetener. The egg white helps the sweet cinnamon coating stick to the walnuts without needing honey, maple syrup or traditional sugar syrup.
These cinnamon roasted walnuts are easy to prepare and make a wonderful snack for everyday cravings, holiday entertaining or adding a little crunch to your favourite recipes.
Walnuts are one of the best keto nuts to include in your diet that are naturally low in g net carbs and high in g fiber, g protein and healthy fats.
Why You’ll Love These Keto Candied Walnuts
- Easy to make – just mix, coat and roast.
- Sugar free – no honey, maple syrup or regular sugar is needed.
- Cinnamon flavoured – warm and sweet with plenty of flavour.
- Versatile – enjoy as a snack or use as a topping.
- Make ahead friendly – prepare a batch to keep for snacks during the week.
- Naturally satisfying – walnuts provide a crunchy, rich and filling base for the sweet coating.
The Simple Ingredients For The Easy Recipe
To make the perfect snack, you’ll need the following handful of ingredients that are all naturally low in grams of net carbs:
Walnuts – you can use walnut halves, pieces or chopped walnuts for this recipe. Walnut halves make a particularly attractive snack, while smaller pieces work well if you plan to sprinkle the finished walnuts over yoghurt or salads.
Egg White – a lightly whisked egg white helps the cinnamon and sweetener coating stick to the walnuts. It replaces the sticky sugar syrup traditionally used to make candied nuts.
I like to save the egg yolk in a separate bowl and use it in an omelette or scrambled eggs, so nothing is wasted.
Stevia – use your preferred granulated keto-friendly sweetener and adjust the amount to suit your taste. A granulated sweetener that measures similarly to sugar works particularly well for coating the walnuts.
Vanilla Extract – adds extra sweetness and warmth to the cinnamon flavour.
Sea Salt – just a small pinch of salt helps balance the sweetness and brings out the flavour of the walnuts.
Cinnamon – use between ½ and 1 teaspoon depending on how strong you would like the cinnamon flavour to be.
Ways to Enjoy Candied Walnuts
These cinnamon candied walnuts can be enjoyed in lots of different ways:
- Straight from the container as a sweet crunchy snack.
- Sprinkled over Greek yoghurt.
- Added to a yoghurt bowl with berries.
- Scattered over a salad for sweetness and crunch.
- Served alongside a cheese board.
- These walnuts are also delicious sprinkled over homemade keto vanilla ice cream.
- Used as a topping for desserts.
- Packaged into small portions for an easy snack.
Keto Candied Walnuts Recipe
- 1 Egg – white only
- 1-2 Tablespoons Stevia or Sugar Substitute
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Salt
- 0.5 to 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 7 Ounces/200g Walnuts
- Preheat the oven to 250F/120C, line a baking sheet with baking parchment paper and grease it well.
- Separate the egg, moving the white to a large mixing bowl and saving the yolk to use in scrambled eggs, an omelette or another low carb diet friendly recipe.
- Use a wire whisk to briefly whisk the egg white until frothy.
- Add the stevia and whisk in to incorporate.
- Add the vanilla, a pinch of salt and the cinnamon and whisk until fully combined.
- Add the walnuts and stir through to fully coat the nuts in the sweet batter.
- Move the nuts to the prepared baking tray, flattening them down so they are spaced out in a single layer.
- Place into the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes baking time.
- Remove from the oven, flip the nuts over and return to the oven for a further 15 minutes.
- Remove the nuts from the oven, flip them and return to the oven for a final 15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked to your liking.
- Once perfectly roasted, remove from the oven, allow to cool completely to room temperature to further crisp up and then enjoy, storing leftovers in an airtight container to enjoy within a couple of days.
Recipe Tips
- Whisk the egg white only until frothy. It doesn’t need to form stiff peaks.
- Spread the walnuts into a single layer so they roast evenly.
- Turn the walnuts during baking to help them cook evenly on all sides.
- Allow them to cool completely before judging their final texture, as they will firm up as they cool.
- Adjust the cinnamon to taste. Use less for a mild flavour or up to 1 teaspoon for stronger cinnamon flavour.
- Keep an eye on the walnuts towards the end of cooking as oven temperatures can vary.
How to Store Candied Walnuts
Allow the candied walnuts to cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container.
Store them at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Keeping moisture away from the walnuts will help them stay crisp.
If they start to lose their crunch, you can briefly return them to a low oven to dry them out again before allowing them to cool completely.
Low-Carb Diet Recipe Video Tutorial
Here’s the video where you can watch the keto walnuts being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.
Keto Candied Walnuts Recipe
Keto Candied Walnuts Recipe – How to make easy low carb & sugar free roasted walnuts with cinnamon – with the video.
Ingredients
- 1 Egg – white only
- 1-2 Tablespoons Stevia
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- Salt
- 0.5 to 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 7 Ounces/200g Walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250F/120C, line a baking tray with baking paper and grease it well.
- Separate the egg, moving the white to a mixing bowl and saving the yolk to use in scrambled eggs, an omelette or another keto friendly recipe.
- Use a wire whisk to briefly whisk the egg white until frothy.
- Add the stevia and whisk in to incorporate.
- Add the vanilla, a pinch of salt and the cinnamon and whisk until fully combined.
- Add the walnuts and stir through to fully coat the nuts in the sweet batter.
- Move the nuts to the prepared baking tray, flattening them down so they are spaced out in a single layer.
- Place into the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, flip the nuts over and return to the oven for a further 15 minutes.
- Remove the nuts from the oven, flip them and return to the oven for a final 15 minutes or until golden and cooked to your liking.
- Once perfectly roasted, remove from the oven, allow to cool completely to further crisp up and then enjoy.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 83
Frequently Asked Questions
Are walnuts keto-friendly?
Walnuts can fit into a keto diet because they are naturally low in carbohydrates compared with many other snack foods and also provide fat and fibre. Portion size is still important, especially if you are tracking carbohydrates carefully.
Can I make sugar free candied walnuts?
Yes. This recipe makes sugar free candied walnuts by using a keto-friendly sweetener instead of regular sugar, honey or maple syrup.
What sweetener is best for keto candied walnuts?
A granulated sweetener works best for this recipe because it mixes easily with the cinnamon and coats the walnuts. Choose a sweetener that you enjoy the taste of and regularly use in your baking.
Can I use other nuts instead of walnuts?
Yes. The cinnamon coating can also work with pecans, almonds or mixed nuts. Different nuts may roast at slightly different rates, so keep an eye on them while baking.
Why do you use egg white?
The egg white acts as a coating that helps the sweetener and cinnamon stick to the walnuts. It means you don’t need a sticky sugar syrup to make the coating adhere.
Do the walnuts become crispy straight from the oven?
The walnuts may still feel slightly soft when they first come out of the oven. Allow them to cool completely, as they will firm up and become crispier as they cool.
How should I store candied walnuts?
Store completely cooled walnuts in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Make sure they are fully cooled before storing to avoid trapped moisture affecting their texture.
Can I make these cinnamon walnuts ahead of time?
Yes. You can prepare the walnuts ahead of time and store them once completely cooled, making them convenient for snacks, entertaining or topping salads and desserts.
Can I make this recipe without cinnamon?
Yes. Simply leave out the cinnamon for plain vanilla-flavoured candied walnuts, or experiment with other warm spices that you enjoy.
Recommended Kitchen Tools and Ingredients
You only need a few simple kitchen tools to make these keto candied walnuts.
Baking Sheet – A good quality baking sheet makes it easy to spread the walnuts into an even layer for roasting.
Baking Parchment Paper – Helps prevent the sweet cinnamon coating from sticking to the baking tray and makes clean-up easier.
Mixing Bowl – Use a medium or large bowl so there is plenty of room to coat all of the walnuts evenly.
Wire Whisk – A small whisk is perfect for quickly whisking the egg white until frothy and mixing in the cinnamon and vanilla.
Granulated Keto-Friendly Sweetener – Choose a sweetener you enjoy using regularly in baking and desserts. A granulated variety works well for coating the walnuts.
Measuring Spoons – Helpful for measuring the cinnamon, vanilla and other ingredients accurately.
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Updated in September 2026 with additional recipe tips, FAQs and improved instructions.
Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.
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