Sweet ‘n Salty Nut Clusters Recipe (V, GF): an easy recipe for crunchy nut clusters, lightly glazed and bursting with salty ‘n sweet flavors. Made with healthy ingredients. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo.
Can you believe it’s the middle of October already?!? You know what that means right? Prepare for ALL the chocolate to hit this ‘lil blog in a second. But before we get going on all of that… I thought I’d take a little fall-inspired chocolate break for… drumroll please… NUTS! You thought I was gonna say all things pumpkin, right?
Right?! Can you really tell me that these weren’t enough for you: gluten free vegan pumpkin bread, healthy pumpkin oatmeal muffins, pumpkin coffee cake (my fave), double chocolate pumpkin muffins (yaaaaas!!) and even a vegan pumpkin pie smoothie! Okay, if it’s not enough, I shall make a schedule for next year with even more pumpkin goodies on the calendar. 🙂
Meanwhile, every year, Erik and I set aside a few days—okaaaaay, fine, a week or two – to make treat baskets for the fam for Halloween, sometimes Thanksgiving (if we’re not all getting together in one location), and definitely Christmas. Needless to say, it’s a train-wreck of chaos, baking sheets every-which-where and chocolate drizzles all over everything.
Not just Erik’s face.
So this year, since I also know that y’all are gonna be in this type of jam soon, too, I thought it’d be the perfect time to start sharing some super easy & equally impressive edible gifts! Enter: my Sweet ‘n Salty Nut Clusters Recipe.
These friggin’ delish nut clusters come together in no time at all. You’ve got just a few minutes of prep, then you’re off to the couch, to cool off and hydrate while these babies bake in the oven.
Not to worry, I’ve tested them thoroughly for feedback from my best taste testers (my mom and my sister). 😉 Better yet, my little nephew, Dylan aka PB, LOVES them. And let me tell you, if I measured the value of my kitchen skills on whether or not this little sir liked everything I made for him… well, you’d be seeing a blank page or a 404 error right now instead of a fully-functional food blog. Ahem.
Let’s just say there may have been a love-filled fistfight or two between three generations of my fam as to who got the last cluster. 😉
Try these these sweet ‘n salty nut clusters and let me know what you think! I’m already brainstorming some ideas off of this recipe, but I wanna see how these go first. Meanwhile, we at Beaming Baker (Erik and I lol) are preparing for Holiday Central Madness in T-minus 5 seconds.
Are you ready to do ALL the holidays together with us? 🙂 …..(The umbrella on the beach is for the vacation we’ll need to take after all of this!)
Yeah! Now for the good stuff… allow me to tell you all about this Sweet ‘n Salty Nut Clusters Recipe. It’s:
- made with just 6 ingredients — and possibly less if you just use one kind of nut! 😉
- protein-rich and refined sugar-free
- vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo
- the perfect veganized version of honey nut clusters to add to your tasty vegan recipes box
- just the perfect balance of salty ‘n sweet
- great as a quick ‘n easy snack, or a fantastic gift
- … including these: vegan chocolate chip cookies, gluten free maple pecan pumpkin muffins, no bake chocolate peanut butter bars.
- made with the whole, simple, healthy ingredients you know and love
- truly so yummy paired with my Vegan Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino (oh yes, we are SO ready for Christmas!!)
- soon to be your favorite way to learn how to make nut clusters!
Are you ready to get your homemade gift on? Let’s do it! I’ll grab my big buckets of nuts (hehehehehehehehehe), you grab your appetite. It’s so much fun enjoying these kitchen adventures with you. I truly can’t wait to hear what you think. ‘Til then…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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If you enjoyed this Sweet ‘n Salty Nut Clusters Recipe, then you’ll just love these autumn-inspired healthy vegan gluten free nut recipes:
- Skillet-Roasted Maple Cinnamon Pecans
- Gluten Free Vegan Brownies
- Paleo Apple Pecan Coconut Crisp
- 4 Ingredient Oven-Roasted Paleo Candied Pecans
- just for fun: 4 Ingredient Gluten Free Soft Peanut Butter Cookies & Gluten Free Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sweet ‘n Salty Nut Clusters Recipe (Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Healthy)
- Yield: about 20 clusters 1x
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Sweet ‘n Salty Nut Clusters Recipe (V, GF): an easy recipe for crunchy nut clusters, lightly glazed and bursting with salty ‘n sweet flavors. Made with healthy ingredients. Protein-Rich, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo, Clean Eating.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup almonds, roughly chopped
- ¾ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¾ cup pecans, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup finely ground, blanched almond flour*
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Topping: sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside for later.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Using a rubber spatula, fold until well mixed.
- Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, creating clusters with enough room in between each cluster to let air through.
- Bake for 16-22 minutes. Mine took 20 minutes. Clusters will crisp up while cooling. Sprinkle sea salt onto clusters.
- Place baking sheet on a cooling rack. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes, or until completely cooled. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Inspired by my Homemade Chunky Paleo Granola with Clusters.
Try my 5 Ingredient Homemade KIND Nut Bars and my 4 Ingredient Healthy Homemade Vegan Gluten Free Granola.
Notes
– *You may substitute this with unblanched almond meal.
– Storage notes: Store in an airtight container for 1-2 months at room temperature.
- Category: Snacks, Protein-Rich, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo, Clean Eating
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Cookie Sheet | Blanched Almond Flour | Maple Syrup | My Favorite Knife | Unbleached Parchment Paper | Cooling Rack | Stoneware Cake Stand (small)
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Elaine says
December 23, 2018 at 4:51 pmMine did not come out as clusters, but still just as amazing! Love the flavor.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
December 24, 2018 at 10:05 amHi Elaine! For this recipe, the stacks you create are the clusters. 😉 So you’ll have to form them yourself in the “spoonful” step. Glad you enjoyed!
CToth says
October 25, 2018 at 4:13 pmWOWSERS!!! These are soo good. Not eating refined sugar…. I have missed all those delicious butter toffee nuts, nut clusters, and anything remotely nutty and sweet. It’s been years and I still occasionally dream about them.
I couldn’t make this recipe fast enough! It hit the mark big time and I am sooo pleased that I can have these yummy nut clusters and they are just the perfect amount of sweetness. Even my man (who doesn’t usually like ‘my’ desserts), loved these. I have made many of your recipes because I like the natural real food ingredients you use and your sweetness level.
Thank you for sharing so many wonderful recipes.
This one is a huge blessing for a nut lover.
Oh, and I used soaked and dehydrated nuts (pecans, cashews and almond) and they worked perfectly.
Thank you!!!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 30, 2018 at 4:04 pmYay! . I am so happy to hear how much you enjoyed the clusters! I know, there’s really nothing quite as satisfying as some sweet + salty nuts. . Thank you for taking the time to share all these kind words with me!
jessica | Novice Chef says
October 22, 2018 at 5:03 pmwhat a great after school snack for the girls!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 22, 2018 at 6:42 pmYay!!! Hope y’all enjoy!
Healthy Kitchen 101 says
October 22, 2018 at 12:53 amAwww I’m so in love with this recipes ❤❤ One of the best snack ever!!! Thanks for sharing this, Demeter .
– Natalie
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 22, 2018 at 2:41 pmYay! Thanks Natalie! .
Kimberly says
October 16, 2018 at 9:22 pmI wouldn’t have thought to include almond flour, love this!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 17, 2018 at 9:28 amIt works so perfectly in these. Thanks Kimberly!
Anna says
October 16, 2018 at 7:30 pmThese are perfect for holiday gifts! So easy too!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 17, 2018 at 9:27 amAgreed! Edible holiday gifts are totally the best! ..
Catalina says
October 16, 2018 at 1:09 pmThis would be the perfect snack for my kid’s lunch box. Yum!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 17, 2018 at 9:27 amWoohoo! I bet they’d love it! .
Chrissie Baker says
October 16, 2018 at 12:59 pmGreat snack! Yum Yum Yum! Looks so vibrant and lovely! I can’t WAIT to try this! Thank you for this great recipe!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 17, 2018 at 9:26 amAw you’re welcome Chrissie! Thanks! ☺️
Jamielyn says
October 16, 2018 at 12:15 pmYUM! This is such a delicious and healthy snack option! Need to make soon!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 17, 2018 at 9:26 amIt totally is! Hope you enjoy it Jamielyn! 🙂
Shiksha says
October 15, 2018 at 3:39 pmHi! I have a difficulty finding maple syrup, so I usually use mollases or agave for baking or sweetening up cereal, etc. Will agave work in place of maple syrup in this recipe? I wouldn’t want it to change the desired texture of the cluster.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 17, 2018 at 9:34 amHi Shiksha! Hm, not sure as I haven’t tried with either of them. I’d say try doing a mixture of both (since agave is a bit thinner and molasses is thicker). Let me know how it turns out!
Hsnna says
October 15, 2018 at 2:45 pmLooks awesome
Can I replace the maple syrup with honey?
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 17, 2018 at 9:33 amThanks! 🙂 Yes, that should work. Enjoy! .
Allison says
October 15, 2018 at 1:11 pmYou had me at sweet and salty! These sound seriously addicting!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 17, 2018 at 8:36 amHaha yess! Hope you enjoy them!
Edyta at Eating European says
October 15, 2018 at 10:46 amI love healthy snacks like this. So good and packed with nutrients. I will be making them soon 🙂
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 15, 2018 at 12:34 pmThat’s awesome to hear, Edyta! 🙂 Enjoy!
Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites says
October 15, 2018 at 9:27 amWhat a healthy, delicious snack! My son would love these packed in his lunch box – especially with the maple and cinnamon flavors – yum!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 15, 2018 at 12:35 pmThank you! I can tell you, they’re kid-approved! 🙂 Hope y’all enjoy!
Jill says
October 15, 2018 at 8:45 amI would love to be a gifted some of these nut clusters. Sweet and salty flavor combination is the best!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 15, 2018 at 12:32 pmRight!!? I’m all about gifting them this holiday season!
Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter says
October 15, 2018 at 8:39 amWhat a great snack idea! Love the autumnal twist of them too. Very excited to make these very soon!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 15, 2018 at 12:32 pmThanks Tania! Also, loving your use of “autumnal.” 😉
Claudia Lamascolo says
October 15, 2018 at 8:24 amI would eat all of these they look fantastic! These sure look delicious and easy to make!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 15, 2018 at 12:32 pmThanks Claudia!! They’re SO much fun to make! 🙂