Weight Watcher Friendly Cinnamon Roasted Cashews Recipe (2024)

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These Cinnamon Roasted Cashews are so easy to make that your kids can make them!

Cinnamon Roasted Cashews Recipe

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Cinnabon has always been one of my weaknesses. As I type this, I want to head to the mall and just eat everything from their little stand. Because I can’t afford to eat that many calories (in more way than one $$), I’m making my own… at home! These roasted cashews cost way less and taste just as good!

My inspiration came from a Toasted Almond recipe – but I wanted to change it up some

You can use brown sugar or regular sugar when roasting cashews, BUT REMEMBER this increases the points. Also, you can try other flavors or even try this recipe with almonds, peanuts, etc.

Ingredients

1 egg white
1 teaspoon cold water
1 cup whole or halved cashews
1/2 cup Splenda or Stevia
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with cooking oil.

Lightly beat the egg white with water until frothy. Add cashews, then stir until well coated. Mix together the sugar, salt, and cinnamon, and sprinkle over the coated cashews.

Toss to coat, and spread evenly on the prepared pan.

Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden. Allow cashews to cool, then store nuts in a ziploc bag or other airtight container.

I think these are great for a lower calorie, higher protein dessert! What do you think?

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How to Make

Cinnamon Roasted Cashews

These cashews are a healthy and delicious snack and super easy to make!

Author: Laurie Bennett

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Ingredients

  • 1 Egg White
  • 1 Tsp. Cold Water
  • 1 C. Whole or Halved Cashews salted
  • 1/2 C. White Sugar
  • 1/4 Tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with cooking oil.

  • Lightly beat the egg white with water until frothy.

  • Add cashews, then stir until well coated.

  • Mix together the sugar, salt, and cinnamon, and sprinkle over the coated cashews.

  • Toss to coat, and spread evenly on the prepared pan.

  • Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden.

  • Allow cashews to cool, then store nuts in a Ziploc bag or other airtight container.

  • Enjoy!

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Serves 5; 5 Smartpoints per serving

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  1. Kfo

    Just made these so good!! But used less than half the sugar. It tastes amazing just like that no need for all the excess.

    Reply

    1. Janet Russell

      These were so great! I will make them over and over. I will try with less sugar and more cinnamon, although, these were perfect.

      Reply

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FAQs

How many Weight Watchers points are in cashews? ›

WW recommends a modest serving of cashews to round out a healthy, nutritious diet. The Weight Watchers plan acknowledges the healthy benefits of cashews and recommends a serving size of about 18 cashews (which equates to 5 WW smart points) as a well-balanced regime on their program.

How many calories are in cinnamon roasted cashews? ›

Cinnamon roasted cashews by Almond Brothers LLC contains 134 calories per 30 g serving.

How to lightly roast cashews? ›

Preheat oven to 350-degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread cashews onto prepared baking sheet, leaving plenty of room between them. Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes. Cashews are done when they are lightly browned and smell nutty and fragrant.

How to roast cashews without salt? ›

Step-by-step instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. ...
  2. Bake until the cashews are fragrant and golden brown, about 7-10 minutes. But don't walk away! ...
  3. Remove the pan from the oven and chop or use as desired.
Dec 13, 2023

How many cashews are 1 serving? ›

A single serving of cashew nuts is 1 ounce—or about 18 nuts. One serving contains 157 calories and just under 9 grams of carbohydrate.

What nuts have the lowest Weight Watchers points? ›

What does a serving of nuts look like?
  • 8 Brazil nuts (9 SmartPoints)
  • 24 almonds (5 SmartPoints)
  • 18 cashews (5 SmartPoints)
  • 15 pecan halves (6 SmartPoints)
  • 14 walnut halves (6 SmartPoints)
  • 12 macadamia nuts (7 SmartPoints)
  • 12 hazelnuts (6 SmartPoints)
  • 49 pistachios (5 SmartPoints)
May 14, 2019

How many roasted cashews can I eat a day? ›

How many cashews can you eat in a day? The nutty and creamy flavor of cashews can be tempting, and it's easy to end up consuming too much in one sitting. Try to consume no more than one ounce (28.35 grams) of medium cashew a day to reap health benefits. A single serving of cashews contains about 18 nuts.

Are cinnamon cashews good for you? ›

Cashews are full of essential minerals including copper, magnesium, and manganese, nutrients that are crucial for energy production, brain health, immunity, and bone health. Talk about keeping your body moving and grooving!

How many roasted cashews in a serving? ›

A 1 oz serving of cashews is about 18 whole cashews. The NRV for pregnant or lactating people, older adults, and children will differ from these figures.

What's the difference between dry roasted and roasted cashews? ›

There are two main kinds of roasting: Dry roasting: Roasting without any oil. Nuts can be dry roasted in the oven or on a frying pan. Oil roasting: Roasting using oil.

Are roasted cashews good for you? ›

Both roasted and raw, unsalted cashews contain antioxidants. Studies have shown that both types of cashews can promote good heart health and the creation of good (HDL) cholesterol. Both types reduce the risk of gallstones. Magnesium is found in both types of cashews, and the magnesium helps promote good bone health.

What oil do you use to roast cashews? ›

Ingredients for Roasting Cashews

1 teaspoon olive oil, coconut oil, or melted ghee.

Can dogs eat cashews? ›

Your dog can eat cashews as long as they're not mixed with other nuts, preferably if they're not salted or seasoned in any way. These nuts might not be the best snack, but one now and again won't hurt them.

Why do cashews have to be roasted? ›

Cashews are prepared for consumption in one of two ways: raw and roasted. The phrase “raw cashew” is misleading, as all cashews fit for consumption have been roasted once to remove both the cashew shell and the shell's harmful oils. Roasted cashews are roasted a second time to alter or enhance the cashews' flavor.

Can I eat raw cashews? ›

Raw, in this sense, indicates that they have had nothing else added to them, such as salt or flavoring. As such, you can be confident that the cashews you purchase from the store are safe to consume, as they've been commercially prepared to remove the naturally occurring urushiol.

What are some points about cashew nuts? ›

Its nut, also known as cashew, is commonly eaten as food. People also use the nut to make medicine. Cashew is used for diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, stomach and intestinal (gastrointestinal) ailments, skin problems, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

How many points are nuts on Weight Watchers? ›

Almonds. Few foods are as satisfying and nutritious as nuts! Almonds are packed with plenty of plant-based protein, healthy fats, and healthy carbohydrates, which means natural and nutritious energy that can carry you until your next mealtime. One serving of almonds is about 24 nuts for 5 SmartPoints.

Why are nuts so high in WW points? ›

Nuts are high in carbohydrates and oils and can rack up Points® values if consumed in excess (an ounce a day should suffice). Pre-portion a serving rather than continuously reaching into the bowl, and choose nuts still in their shells — they take longer to crack and eat.

How many cashews can I eat for 100 calories? ›

What 100 Calories of Nuts Looks Like
Type of Nut100 calories1-ounce serving
Almonds14–15 nuts23 nuts
Walnuts8–9 halves14–15 halves
Cashews10–11 nuts18 nuts
Pistachios29 nuts49 nuts
4 more rows
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