Spiced Almonds
These sweet and spicy spiced almonds come together with just maple syrup, coconut oil, cayenne, and toasted almonds. Quick to make in one pan and perfect for snacking or topping salads, once cooled, they become an irresistible crunchy snack!
Servings 6
Calories 145kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup 60ml maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon 15ml coconut oil
- 1 cup 100g toasted sliced almonds blanched or unblanched
- ½ teaspoon 3g salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside to turn out the almonds on.
- Add the maple syrup and coconut oil to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently to combine the oil and maple syrup.
- Bring to a low boil, swirling occasionally. Cook at a boil for 2 minutes without stirring until the bubbles are thicker and slower. The colour will not change significantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the salt, cayenne, and toasted sliced almonds. Stir until completely coated.
- Turn out on to parchment and flatten with a spatula. Allow to cool completely then break up into chunks.
- Can be stored in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.
Notes
- Use toasted almonds for the best flavor. If starting with raw almonds, toast them first in a dry pan or oven to enhance the flavor and crunch.
- After spreading the almonds on parchment, allow them to cool fully before breaking into chunks to avoid stickiness.
- Keep your seasoned almonds fresh for up to 10 days by storing them in a sealed container at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
