The #1 Anti-Inflammatory Snack You Should Be Making

These Spiced Roasted Walnuts are our new favorite anti-inflammatory snack. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, walnuts are already superstars when it comes to fighting inflammation. But when you toss them with a sprinkle of cinnamon and ginger, you get even more health benefits with an irresistibly warm twist. Perfect for munching on by themselves, they’re also a show-stealer when sprinkled over salads or chopped up and added to yogurt for breakfast. Keep reading for our best tips and tricks for adding these Spiced Roasted Walnuts to your pantry.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

• Don’t be tempted to speed things up by increasing the oven temperature. A low oven temperature of 250°F is key to not burning the nuts and their sweet coating.
• Let the nuts cool to room temperature before storing them. The coating will continue to harden as they cool, making them less likely to stick together during storage.
• If you want to double the recipe, spread the walnuts out between two baking sheets, and bake them in the top and lower thirds of the oven, swapping positions halfway through. 
• If you don't have ground chipotle chile, try substituting with smoked paprika or cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Notes

• Walnuts are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, our No. 1 nutrient to help reduce inflammation. In fact, walnuts boast more omega-3 fats than any other nut! No wonder walnuts have been linked to better heart and brain health. 
• Although the quantities are small, spices like ginger and cinnamon deliver impressive health benefits. For instance, adding cinnamon to your diet may support healthy blood sugar and blood pressure, while ginger works to relieve migraines and soothe nausea.