I have been making these gluten free honey mustard pretzels for a while now, and they are one of my favorite snacks to have around the house. The combination of honey and mustard with crunchy pretzels just works so well together.
The whole recipe comes together in about 20 minutes, and you only need a handful of ingredients. Nothing fancy or hard to find.
One of the best things about this snack is that it’s completely gluten free. You just need to grab a bag of gluten free hard pretzels and you are good to go. It’s nice to have a snack like this that everyone can enjoy, whether they eat gluten free or not.
The pretzels come out of the oven with this slightly sticky, flavorful coating that is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. They get even crunchier as they cool down.
Trust me, once you try these you will want to make them again and again. Here is how to do it.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Great for Gluten Free Snacking – Finding good gluten free snacks that actually taste exciting can be tough. These coated pretzels solve that problem by turning plain gluten free pretzels into something you genuinely look forward to eating.
Ready in Minutes – You can have these gluten free honey mustard pretzels mixed, coated, and ready to snack on in under 20 minutes, making them one of the fastest snacks you can whip up.
Perfect Party Snack – Bring a bowl of these to any gathering and watch them disappear. That sweet and tangy honey mustard coating makes them seriously addictive, and nobody will even guess they are gluten free.
That Honey Mustard Flavor Though – The combo of real honey and Dijon mustard gives these pretzels a sweet, tangy, slightly spicy kick that tastes way better than anything you would find in a bag at the store.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Gluten Free Hard Pretzels
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (melted)
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
How to Make
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 250F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey, dijon mustard, and onion powder until smooth.
Step 3
Place the gluten free hard pretzels in a large bowl and pour the honey mustard mixture over them.
Step 4
Toss the pretzels thoroughly until every piece is well coated with the glaze.
Step 5
Spread the pretzels evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning.
Step 6
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely so the glaze sets and becomes crunchy.
Helpful Tips
Melt the Coconut Oil the Right Way
Make sure your coconut oil is fully melted and in liquid form before you mix it with the other ingredients. If it’s only halfway melted with chunks still in it, the glaze won’t come together smoothly and you’ll get uneven coating on your pretzels.
The easiest way to melt it is in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds, or you can set the jar in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Just don’t overheat it – you want it liquid, not hot.
If the oil is too hot when you mix it with the honey, the honey will thin out too much and the glaze won’t stick as well to the pretzels.
Whisk the Glaze Until It’s Actually Smooth
When you combine the coconut oil, honey, dijon mustard, and onion powder, really take your time whisking. Honey and oil don’t love mixing together, so you need to whisk firmly for about 30-45 seconds until everything looks like one uniform mixture with no separation.
If you see streaks of honey sitting at the bottom or oil floating on top, keep going. A fork works fine for this, but a small whisk does a better job at getting it fully combined.
If your honey is thick and cold, it’ll be harder to mix in. Room temperature honey blends in way easier, so pull it out of the pantry a bit before you start.
Use a Big Enough Bowl for Tossing
When you pour the glaze over the pretzels, you need room to actually toss them around. If your bowl is too small, you’ll end up with a few pretzels drenched in glaze and the rest barely coated. Use the biggest mixing bowl you have.
Toss them gently with a spatula or big spoon, scooping from the bottom and folding over the top. Do this for a solid minute or two until you can see the glaze on every single pretzel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What brand of gluten free pretzels works best for this recipe?
Snyder’s of Hanover gluten free pretzels and Glutino pretzels are both popular choices that hold up really well with the honey mustard coating. You want a sturdy pretzel that won’t fall apart when tossed with the wet mixture.
Look for traditional-shaped hard pretzels or pretzel sticks – just avoid pretzel thins since they can get soggy too quickly once coated.
Gluten Free Honey Mustard Pretzels
Ingredients
- 4 cups Gluten Free Hard Pretzels
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (melted)
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey, dijon mustard, and onion powder until smooth.
- Place the gluten free hard pretzels in a large bowl and pour the honey mustard mixture over them.
- Toss the pretzels thoroughly until every piece is well coated with the glaze.
- Spread the pretzels evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely so the glaze sets and becomes crunchy.