Cinnamon Roasted Pecans

These paleo and vegan Cinnamon Roasted Pecans are made with a cinnamon crunch coating and are ready in under an hour! Flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and coconut sugar, egg-free Cinnamon Roasted Pecans will make your house smell heavenly, like a winter wonderland! {Vegan + Paleo}

“Mom, it smells like a Christmas furniture store in here!” Those are the sage words of the firstborn when she sauntered into our kitchen while I made Cinnamon Roasted Pecans. She’s not wrong either. Cinnamon Roasted Pecans DO smell like a “Christmas furniture store.” 😂 If you’re in the market to make your kitchen smell the same, then come right on in and sit right down, because we are going to talk all things cinnamon crunch!

Pecans + coconut sugar + cinnamon spices = Christmas furniture store vibes, amirght?

And the process to make these roasted pecans is quite simple. For the most part, you’ll throw everything in a mixing bowl and stir. Then you’ll plop the coated pecans on a lined baking sheet and roast them until your desired consistency is reached. Super-simple. Super-delish. 

So let’s start cinnamon crunch-munching away! Christmas furniture store smells for EVERYONE!

Cinnamon Roasted Pecans ingredients

Before we jump into the roasting process, here are the ingredients you’ll need! And you’ll notice these are egg-free Cinnamon Roasted Pecans. So if you need to avoid egg in your recipes, then give this one a try!

• Pecans. Whole or halved.
• Wet ingredients: Melted coconut oil and maple syrup.
• Spices: Cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg.
• Tapioca flour. This finely-ground flour acts as a thickening agent and adheres the liquids, spices, and sugar to the pecans. 
• Coconut sugar. It adds a molasses-like flavor to the roasted pecans and provides a crunchy texture.

How to make Cinnamon Roasted Pecans

Baking times will vary, depending on how roasted you want your pecans to be. It’s important to keep an eye on the pecans toward the end of the baking process to make sure they aren’t overcooked.

1. Set oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Pour the pecans into a mixing bowl. Then stir in the melted coconut oil and maple syrup. Next add the cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, coconut sugar, and tapioca flour and stir everything together in broad sweeping motions so all the pecans are coated.
3. Spread the pecans evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for up to 45 minutes, stirring the pecans and rotating the baking sheet every 15 minutes until the desired consistency is reached.
4. Remove from oven, sprinkle with coconut sugar, and let cool.
5. Store in airtight container for up to one week.

NOTE: Thanks to Tastes Better From Scratch’s Candied Pecans recipe for baking times suggestions! Keep a close eye on the pecans during the last 15 minutes of baking (minutes 30-45). I find the pecans change quickly during that last increment, and the pecans may not need to bake the whole 15 minutes. I typically roast my pecans for about 37-38 minutes, however your preference might be different.

Serving suggestion

Writing out loud here, I think you could pour almond milk over these pecans and have a paleo-friendly breakfast cereal crunch recipe! You wouldn’t need sweetened almond milk either because the sweetness from the pecans would do the trick! If you try it, let me know what you think!

More crunchy, tasty treats!

If you love this Cinnamon Roasted Pecans recipe, then you might also enjoy crunching on these tasty treats!

• Maple Candied Mixed Nuts
• Homemade Paleo Granola
• Mixed Berry Fruit Bars

Stay safe and be well, friends! I’m glad you’re here. ❤️

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