New Delhi: Winter season is finally in its last phase and changing each day drastically, with winds, snowfall and warm weather during the daytime. It becomes difficult to track the weather and keep up with it. While it is in the final stage, the drastic changes may lead to severe health issues, cold, cough or fever. It becomes necessary to keep the body warm from within to fight such diseases with immunity and strength.

From almonds and walnuts to cashews and pistachios, these nutrient-dense ingredients help maintain body warmth, boost energy levels and satisfy those in-between-meal hunger pangs. This winter, elevate your snacking routine with flavourful, homemade nut-based recipes that not only keep you warm but also add a delicious, gourmet twist to your daily diet.

Recipes to keep you warm with nuts

1. Warm Honey-Roasted Almonds

A classic winter staple that is both nourishing and addictive.

Ingredients:
Almonds, honey, cinnamon, sea salt, a drizzle of ghee (optional)

How to make:
Warm honey and a spoon of ghee on low flame, toss in the almonds, coat well and roast in the oven/air fryer until crisp. Finish with a pinch of cinnamon and sea salt.

2. Jaggery Walnut Ladoo

A wholesome winter sweet with natural sugar and good fats.

Ingredients:
Walnuts, jaggery, sesame seeds, cardamom

How to make:
Dry roast walnuts and sesame seeds, crush lightly, mix with melted jaggery, and shape into small laddoos.
Why it works: Jaggery boosts body heat, while walnuts support brain health—making this a perfect guilt-free winter treat.

3. Walnut & Date Winter Bars

A warm, energy-packed homemade bar perfect for work or travel.

Ingredients:
Walnuts, dates, oats, sesame seeds, cinnamon, and a little ghee

How to Make:
Blend dates into a paste, mix in chopped walnuts, roasted oats and sesame seeds. Press into a tray, chill and cut into bars.

4. Cinnamon Pecan Granola

A crunchy, toasty snack you can enjoy plain or with yoghurt.

Ingredients:
Pecans, oats, cinnamon, honey/maple syrup, coconut oil, pumpkin seeds

How to Make:
Mix oats and pecans with coconut oil and honey, bake until crisp and golden. Add pumpkin seeds later.

5. Almond Butter Hot Chocolate

A rich, comforting winter drink.

Ingredients:
Cocoa powder, almond butter, milk, vanilla extract, a bit of jaggery/sugar

How to Make:
Whisk almond butter into warm milk, add cocoa and sweetener, simmer and serve.

Enjoy the change in weather with delicious, warm and immunity-boosting recipes that will help fight diseases and keep you away from seasonal flu or other issues that can come along.