These simply spiced pecans are the perfect addition to your favorite breakfast or snack. They are deliciously sweet, warmly spiced, and come together with just a few wholesome ingredients.
I absolutely love spiced nuts all year long, but isn’t there something extra comforting about the sweet smell of warm spices filling the kitchen in the cooler months? I keep a batch of these simply spiced pecans on hand as soon as fall enters the conversation, and by fall, I mean the first of September.
Enjoy these delicious spiced pecans by the handful, or get creative and add a little extra crunch and nutrition to your breakfast by sprinkling them over a bowl of oatmeal, your favorite yogurt parfait, or a warm stack of pancakes drizzled with pure maple syrup.
Thankfully, these simply spiced pecans are incredibly versatile, naturally sweetened, and my kids love them! They are the perfect recipe to share during the holiday season, whether hosting a gathering or giving them as a gift.
SIMPLY SPICED PECANS INGREDIENTS
You can keep this recipe simple with cinnamon and pure maple syrup, or change it up with other seasonal spices like pumpkin pie spice for fall, while allspice gives the pecans a warm and cozy flavor that blends beautifully throughout the holiday season.
Here are a few simple ingredients to make this recipe:
- Raw pecans – Naturally buttery, crunchy, delicious, and the perfect base for this simple recipe.
- Pure maple syrup – Adds the perfect touch of natural sweetness.
- Cinnamon – For a perfect warm and cozy depth of flavor in every bite.
SIMPLY SPICED PECANS VARIATIONS
We are in love with this simply spiced pecans recipe as it is; but don’t hesitate to change it up and add your own spin to it.
Not a huge cinnamon lover or just want to kick this recipe up a notch? Check out a few simple swaps below:
- Warm Spices – Combine cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger for the perfect blend of comfort and warmth.
- Pumpkin pie spice – For all my pumpkin lovers, and that extra cozy fall vibe.
- Allspice for a warm and slightly deeper spice flavor.
- Cayenne – Add a pinch if you are feeling spicy!
Decide to change it up? Let us know how it turns out in the comments below. Getting creative in the kitchen is what we love best!
HOW TO MAKE SIMPLY SPICED PECANS
Whipping up these simply spiced pecans couldn’t get any easier. With just a few ingredients and a little time in the oven, you will have a deliciously sweet, crunchy, and crave worthy snack ready to enjoy.
First, start by preheating your oven to 300°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Then, add the raw pecans to a large bowl. Drizzle pure maple syrup over the pecans, sprinkle the cinnamon on top, and stir well until the pecans are evenly coated.
Next, spread the pecan mixture into an even layer on your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and give the pecans a good stir.
Lastly, allow the pecans to cool completely for about 10 minutes for the perfect crunch. Store simply spiced pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, although, I am positive they will not last that long. 😂 Enjoy!
MORE WAYS TO ENJOY SIMPLY SPICED PECANS
These simple spiced pecans are delicious on their own, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy them:
- Sprinkled over a warm bowl of oatmeal
- Added to your favorite plant-based yogurt
- Sprinkled on top of a warm stack of pancakes or waffles
- Tossed into a batch of homemade granola or trail mix
- Added to a beautifully crisp fall salad
- Enjoyed as a simple afternoon snack
Personally, my favorite way to enjoy them is sprinkled over a creamy bowl of oatmeal, with chopped dates, frozen blueberries and a drizzle of almond butter and pure maple syrup. Yummy!
MORE DELICIOUS RECIPES
If you love our simply spiced pecans as much as we do, then try one of these delicious plant-based recipes next:
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckwheat Granola
- Vegan Pumpkin Banana Muffins
- B’s Simple Vegan Waffles
- Maple Quinoa Breakfast Porridge
Simply Spiced Pecans
These simply spiced pecans are naturally sweetened, warmly spiced, and easy to make with just three simple ingredients. Enjoy them as a snack or sprinkle them over your favorite breakfast for a delicious touch of crunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pecans
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ginger (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2 In a small bowl, combine raw pecans, pure maple syrup, cinnamon, and other warm spices if using, and stir well until the pecans are evenly coated.
- Step 3 Spread the coated pecan mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 4 Bake for 10 minutes, then carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and give the pecans a good stir.
- Step 5 Allow the pecans to cool completely for about 10 minutes for the perfect crunch.
- Step 6 Store leftover pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy!
