Carolina Spiced Pretzels

Carolina Spiced Pretzels

Sweet, spicy, crunchy, and totally snack-worthy—but with fewer points!

Ingredients:

  • 16 oz pretzels (mini twists or sticks) – ~40 Points total / ~4 Points per 1 oz serving
  • 2 Tbsp light butter (melted) – 4 Points
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar (instead of â…” cup) – 7 Points
  • 2 Tbsp sugar-free maple syrup – 0 Points
  • 1 tsp garlic powder – 0 Points
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper – 0 Points
  • ½ tsp black pepper – 0 Points
  • ÂĽ cup dry roasted peanuts – 4 Points

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted light butter, brown sugar, sugar-free maple syrup, garlic powder, cayenne, and black pepper.
  3. Add pretzels and peanuts, tossing until well coated.
  4. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  5. Let cool completely before serving.

Serving Info:

  • Makes about 16 servings (1 oz each)
  • ~5 Points per serving