This Maple Coconut Pistachio recipe is the perfect slightly sweet and salty snack that is healthy and packed with protein! These Maple Coconut Pistachios are vegan, gluten free, dairy free and so easy to make.
Raise your hand if you love anything that's sweet and salty? I know I can't be alone here.
Think dark chocolate with sea salt, salted caramel, peanut butter and jelly, kettle corn and now... pistachios and maple syrup!
I did a post a few months ago on pistachios and how they were my new favorite snack. I love them so much that I decided to take it up a notch and make them even more delicious!
These are simple to make, which is great these days since I seem to barely have time to do anything. And when I don't have healthy snacks readily available, I tend to eat mindlessly. That's not always healthy stuff either.
With three young children, I tend to want to snack on the rest of their lunches and snacks. Think sandwich crusts, leftover applesauce and granola bar crumbs.
I try my hardest to meal prep, plan out my recipes and organize my meals but when your kids are young, there aren't enough hours in the day.
I'll get there and one day I will prep everything... yes, even my snacks like these pistachios!
If you are looking for more healthy snack recipes you will love these Peanut Butter Oat Bites, No Bake Cranberry Almond Balls, Roasted Chickpea Trail Mix and these Chocolate Roasted Chickpeas!
Why You Should Make This Maple Coconut Pistachio Recipe
Just so you know, the maple syrup on these babies end up caramelizing and turning dark brown but they are not burnt. My kids loved these too.
This pistachio recipe is so simple to make. Just a few simple, wholesome ingredients and these babies are yours. I am constantly looking for new ideas for healthy snacks too.
I get bored after a while of snacking on the same boring things and it's always good to mix things up. Added bonus points for being vegan, gluten free and dairy free.
These are for you. And for the others that are looking for something crunchy to snack on.
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Maple Coconut Pistachios with Hemp Seeds
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon 100% maple syrup or sugar free alternative for low carb option
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup in-shell pistachios
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix all of the ingredients except the hemp seeds together in a medium bowl.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, making sure to stir after 10 minutes.
- *Note: check the pistachios after 10 minutes to prevent them from burning. Every oven is different.
- Sprinkle hemp seeds on top of pistachios immediately after you remove from oven.
- Allow to cool before eating.
leslie
These pistachios are amazing recipe to being some extra flavor into my diet! thank you so much for sharing!
Lauren Kelly
I'm glad you liked them!
Eden
Such a wonderful, healthy treat!! These were fun to make and tastes so good! We loved them and can't wait to make them again.
Jennifer
Usually I'm not the biggest fan of pistachios but these are just SO good and honestly addicting!! Can't wait to make them again!
Amanda @ The Kitcheneer
Wonderful idea! I love pistachios and they are so good for you! I am loving this maple flavor idea! YUM
Rose | The Clean Dish
I love pistachios, too! My favorite nut!! What a fantastic idea to prepare them this way. I can't wait to try it!
Susan
I love pistachios and taking them out of the shell is half the fun! These are packed full of flavor!
Heather / girlichef
I can be a bit of a mindless snacker, too. I think these sound (and look) amazing - that color!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Heather!
Ginny McMeans
What a great idea! Can't wait to get my hands in there.
lauren.kelly
Thanks Ginny!
The Food Hunter
I can't wait to try this!!
Colleen (Souffle Bombay)
Oh! What a great dish to set out at a party!
Martha @ A Family Feast
YUM! What a delicious way to eat pistachios!
Paula - bell'alimento
I am absolutely crazy for pistachios. These look ah-mazin.
Kristen+@+A+Mind+Full+Mom
My daughter's favorite nut is a pistachio and she begs for them daily. Can't wait for her to try these!
DessertForTwo
I'm such a pistachio fan! these look yummy!