Are nuts keto-friendly?

Yes. Not only are nuts low in carbs and high in fiber but they also are a good source of protein as well as healthy fats.

Which nuts have the highest fat content?

The top 3 nuts when it comes to percentage of fat are macadamia nuts, walnuts and pecans.

Can I use seeds instead of nuts?

Yes. Just make sure that your seeds are raw and unsalted.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes. Simply hit the "2x" on the recipe card to double the recipe.

Is this keto roasted nut recipe fat fast approved?

Yes! These keto flavoured nuts contain 96% fat so they are perfect for a fat fast diet.

What is the best way to ensure that these keto spiced nuts turn out nice and crispy?

I like to remove the nuts from the oven, add additional flaky sea salt and then return them to the oven (which has been turned OFF!) and leave the oven door ajar for about 30 minutes.

How else can I use this keto roasted nut recipe?

You can use this recipe as a quick keto snack and pack it in your lunch box or add some as a quick keto salad topper.

What is brown butter?

Brown butter is made by heating butter until the milk solids caramelize , imparting a golden colour and toasted, nutty flavour. The French technique is an easy way to ramp up the flavour of regular butter without adding any extra ingredients

How is brown butter different from regular butter?

Brown butter is regular butter that has been cooked just long enough to toast the milk solids found in the butter. By doing this, you create a nice nutty flavour that you just don't get with regular melted butter.

What are the best nuts for making keto spiced nuts?

To ensure that the spice mixture adheres to the nuts, my favourite nuts are ones with lots of nooks and crannies so that the spice mix has lots of places to adhere to. Pecans and walnuts are by far my favourites but almonds work well too!

Keto Rosemary Brown Butter Nuts - My Crash Test Life

Ingredients

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2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp brown sugar substitute
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
3 cups raw pecans (or another type of nut)
1 tsp sea salt
Optional - Flaky Maldon Salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium. Cook stirring occasionally, until butter starts to foam and turns brown, 4-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in rosemary and salt. Stir the mixture for about 1 minute. Add the nuts to the saucepan and stir until all the pecans have been covered with the butter. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the sweetener and stir. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sweetener.
Spread the pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until nuts are toasted, 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through baking time.
Remove from oven and garnish with additional flaky sea salt, if desired. Let cool to room temperature, for about 20 minutes.

Notes

this recipe is 96% fat and therefore makes an excellent fat fast recipe

Author: Cat
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snacks
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Fall, Holidays, Winter
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 oz
Calories: 103
Sugar: 0.5
Fat: 11
Carbohydrates: 1.9
Fiber: 1.3
Protein: 1.3