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These walnuts have kick from spices and cayenne.

2 cups walnut halves
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon walnut oil or canola oil

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and roast about 5 minutes until golden brown.

Place the sugar, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl and stir to combine. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the nuts and stir to coat with the oil. Add the seasoning mixture and toss until the nuts are coated. Cool on a paper towel.

Nutrition information per cake:
190 calories, 4g protein, 5g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 240mg sodium, 18g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat.