With only 4 ingredients, this honey roasted everything bagel cashew recipe is SO simple to make. You can use your favorite everything bagel spice mix or make your own. The hint of honey adds a touch of sweetness for the best sweet and salty flavor! No more buying these at the store, let me show you how easy they are to make them at home!
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Many mornings, Dan or I take our dogs on a walk at the local state park while the other hangs out with our son if it’s too cold. I love taking them because I can trail run but I always wake up starving! And unless I have leftover Protein French Toast Casserole or Maple Chorizo Breakfast Skillet; I need something I can grab and eat on the way for a filling and high protein breakfast snack.
That’s where these honey roasted everything bagel cashews really shine! I used to buy everything bagel cashews from Trader Joe’s for this very situation. Turns out, making them at home is way easier than driving to the store to buy them - let me show you!
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- why these honey roasted cashews with everything bagel seasoning will make you do the happy food dance
- what is everything bagel seasoning?
- recipe ingredients
- how to make roasted cashews
- expert tips
- common questions
- troubleshooting & testing notes
- storage & meal prep tips
- more high-protein snacks you’ll love
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- Expert Tips
- common questions:
- storage & meal prep tips
why these honey roasted cashews with everything bagel seasoning will make you do the happy food dance
- Versatile because you can use the process to roast any type of nuts. So if you don’t have cashews, try it with almonds or mixed nuts. And bonus, everyone loves them - I've never had someone turn down honey and everything bagel seasoning!
- It’s fast to make these roasted cashews (15 minutes fast) but you do have to hover to make sure they don’t burn!
- High protein with 8 grams per serving and easy to grab making these an ideal snack to fuel yourself before a walk or workout.
what is everything bagel seasoning?
Before I start, I figured I should address what exactly everything but the bagel seasoning is. It's a spice mix that is named for having the components of an everything bagel (everything but the bagel to be exact). It is a combination of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic powder, onion flakes, salt, and a handful of other tasty spices. It’s pretty versatile and can be used on avocado tuna sandwiches, in dips, or on roasted potatoes
recipe ingredients
ingredient notes
- Cashews: use unsalted and raw cashews. You can use roasted ones but you’ll only need to bake them for a very short time.
- Oil: Avocado oil is preferred because it has a very neutral flavor.
- Honey: I always reach for natural sugar when possible and honey is the perfect compliment to the everything bagel seasoning.
- Everything bagel seasoning: I use the one from Trader Joe’s but you can use your favorite blend or make your own.
substitutions & variations
All substitutions are a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted. See recipe card for quantities.
- Avocado oil —> olive oil: I tested this with both and olive oil works fine it just has a more pronounced flavor.
- Smoked Everything Bagel Cashews: If you are proficient at using a smoker, these would be amazing smoked! I’m not proficient so I can’t tell you how to do it, just that it would be delicious.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
how to make roasted cashews
Step by Step Instructions
- Toss the cashews in oil and honey in a large bowl
- Spread onto an unlined baking sheet
- Bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until golden brown
- Sprinkle the everything seasoning on top as soon as they come out, let cool then enjoy.
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expert tips
- Don’t line the pan: I know it can be a bit messier, but not lining it gives you a better roasted flavor. This is because the dark pan color actually produces more heat than white parchment paper or foil.
- Stir every 5 minutes: This does 2 things. It helps the cashews become roasted all around and it ensures you don’t leave them and they burn. Nuts go from toasted to burned REALLY fast!
- Set your oven rack pretty high: I like to set it two notches from the top to get enough direct heat to roast.
- Roast as long as you like: If you like the nuts more blonde, don’t roast as long. If you like them darker, roast a little longer. Just be sure to get that seasoning on ASAP when the cashews come out of the oven!
common questions
Honey-roasted cashews can be used in so many ways beyond just a snack. They can be used as a salad topper, as part of a charcuterie board, in a savory trail mix, or in a savory snack mix—just to name a few ideas.
This is sometimes done thinking you will get a crunchier texture. It’s not necessary to soak them in my testing.
This recipe is specifically designed with a roasting time for raw cashews. This allows you to roast them to your liking. You can use pre-roasted cashews but the time to bake them with the honey mixture will be much less and roasted nuts often already have added salt.
You can use a honey butter mixture if you are using already roasted nuts. The issue with butter is that you don’t get that nice crunch and it’s way easier to burn the nuts than with oil. Some recipes also use egg whites instead of oil or butter and this works well but it's messier so I didn't feel it was worth it.
troubleshooting & testing notes
I tried baking these with seasoning and here’s what happened.
Initially, I mixed all the ingredients together, spread them onto a pan, and baked them. They had a nice crunch and were good but the seasoning was not sticking to the nuts, it was on the pan. So it was back to the drawing board.
I tried making these on the stovetop and here’s what happened.
The stove-top version of these nuts were really good but almost too sticky and didn’t have that roasted flavor. They tasted more like candied nuts. But to make them I did the seasoning at the end and that’s what ultimately gave me the idea to do this with roasting them!
storage & meal prep tips
Room Temperature
These can be kept at room temp in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for months. I like to keep them in a glass jar or ziplock bag. You can also refrigerate them to extend their life longer but it’s not necessary.
Meal Prep
Since these are the perfect snack, I recommend doubling or tripling this recipe to make enough for a while! You can use them for kid's lunches, as a grab-and-go snack, or as a salad topper.
Recipe
Honey Roasted Everything Bagel Cashews Recipe
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 sheet tray
Ingredients
- 2 cups cashews (raw & unsalted)
- 2 tablespoon oil (avocado or olive)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
Before you start!
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Measure out your 3 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoon oil. Add the 2 cups cashews to it and toss to coat. spread these out on an unlined baking sheet so they are in one even layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. It's super important to stir them every 5 minutes to make sure they are roasted all around and don't burn! Nuts go from roasted to burnt VERY fast.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the evrything seasoning over the cashews evernly. Let them cool completely for the honey mixture to set, then scrap of the pan and enjoy!
Video
Notes
Expert Tips
- Don’t line the pan: I know it can be a bit messier, but not lining it gives you a better roasted flavor. This is because the dark pan color actually produces more heat than white parchment paper or foil.
- Stir every 5 minutes: This does 2 things. It helps the cashews become roasted all around and it ensures you don’t leave them and they burn. Nuts go from toasted to burned REALLY fast!
- Set your oven rack pretty high: I like to set it two notches from the top to get enough direct heat to roast.
- Roast as long as you like: If you like the nuts more blonde, don’t roast as long. If you like them darker, roast a little longer. Just be sure to get that seasoning on ASAP when the cashews come out of the oven!
common questions:
What should I serve these cashews with? Honey-roasted cashews can be used in so many ways beyond just a snack. They can be used as a salad topper, as part of a charcuterie board, in a savory trail mix, or in a savory snack mix—just to name a few ideas. Should I soak the cashews before roasting? This is sometimes done thinking you will get a crunchier texture. It’s not necessary to soak them in my testing. Why should I use raw versus roasted cashews? This recipe is specifically designed with a roasting time for raw cashews. This allows you to roast them to your liking. You can use pre-roasted cashews but the time to bake them with the honey mixture will be much less and roasted nuts often already have added salt. Can I use butter instead of oil? You can use a honey butter mixture if you are using already roasted nuts. The issue with butter is that you don’t get that nice crunch and it’s way easier to burn the nuts than with oil. Some recipes also use egg whites instead of oil or butter and this works well but it's messier so I didn't feel it was worth it.storage & meal prep tips
Room Temperature These can be kept at room temp in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for months. I like to keep them in a glass jar or ziplock bag. You can also refrigerate them to extend their life longer but it’s not necessary. Meal Prep Since these are the perfect snack, I recommend doubling or tripling this recipe to make enough for a while! You can use them for kid's lunches, as a grab-and-go snack, or as a salad topper. Serving size: The serving size is approximately ⅓ of a cup of cashews.Looking for more information?
Additional substitution information can be found above in the substitution section of this post.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and for informational purposes only.
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