Healthy, delicious, and highly addicting. This Spicy Roasted Almonds Recipe is not only easy to prepare, but it only takes approximately 20 minutes to prepare. The perfect on-the-go snack, or to include on a charcuterie board.
Why This Recipe Works
With all the health benefits that almonds provide, they are an easy snacking option when you're trying to feed your body right.
But like anything, too much of the same thing can eventually get boring. In an effort to spice things up a bit, I came up with this Roasted Almonds Recipe.
Toasted almonds are so delicious and anything but boring. If anything, you might have a hard time with portion control. Besides enjoying these toasted almonds as a snack, they are excellent when added to a salad!
What Goes Into This Recipe
Ingredient Notes
- Cayenne Pepper — If you don't like spicy food, you have my permission to leave out the cayenne pepper. Personally, I plan on doubling the amount of cayenne the next time I make this recipe, but then again, I LOVE spicy food.
- Citric Acid — If you like sour flavors, I highly recommend sprinkling some citric acid (also known as sour salt) on the almonds before toasting the almonds in the oven.
- Salt — If you're watching your salt, stick with ¼ to ½ of a teaspoon of salt. If not, you can kick up the salt to ¾ teaspoon.
How to Make This Recipe
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
Step 1 | Measure Ingredients
Measure out two cups of whole almonds and set aside. Mix all the spices in a small bowl.
Step 2 | Heat Oil and Spices
Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet (if you don't have one, it's about time you did). Add the spices to the oil, and mix over medium heat for a few minutes, or until aromatic.
Step 3 | Add Almonds
Stir in almonds and cook over medium heat for a few minutes.
Step 4 | Bake Almonds
Add the coated almonds to a foil-lined baking tray and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir halfway through. Almonds should be a beautiful golden brown. Allow the toasted almonds to cool before diving in.
Recipe FAQ's
Almonds are the perfect snack. Both healthy and delicious, they pack a ton of nutrition in one tiny package.
Just a quarter cup of roasted almonds, which is considered a single serving, provides 8 grams of protein, 3 grams of net carbs, and 20 grams of heart-healthy fats.
According to Web MD, almonds:
• lower LDL cholesterol
• are high in antioxidants
• aid in weight loss
• are high in calcium which helps build strong bones
• the selenium in almonds helps fight off anxiety and depression
Roasting almonds wakes up their flavor and gives them a nutty flavor. It's also a great way to add flavor to the nuts. Whether you give them a spicy flavor, or sweeten them with cinnamon sugar, you can take an average snack and make it outrageously delicious!
Because almonds keep you satiated between meals, they can help keep you from consuming extra calories and refrain from unhealthy snacking.
Almonds also assist in lowering blood sugar levels, which is also helpful when trying to lose weight. This helps the body to burn calories instead of storing them as fat.
Pro Tips
- I prefer using whole almonds instead of sliced almonds in this recipe.
- When developing this recipe, I chose spices that I personally like. However, please don't feel like you have to use the same exact spices that I used.
- Store in a jar and enjoy when you're craving a crunchy, healthy snack.
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Spicy Roasted Almonds Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chipotle pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups dry roasted almonds
- ¼ teaspoon citric acid (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
- Measure out two cups of whole almonds and set aside. Mix all the spices in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet (if you don't have one, it's about time you did).
- Add the spices to the oil, and mix over medium heat for a few minutes, or until aromatic. Stir in almonds and cook over medium heat for a few minutes.
- Add the coated almonds to a foil-lined baking tray and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir halfway through. Almonds should be a beautiful golden brown. Allow the almonds to cool before diving in.
Notes
- I prefer using whole almonds instead of sliced almonds in this recipe.
- When developing this recipe, I chose spices that I personally like. However, please don't feel like you have to use the same exact spices that I used.
- Store in a jar and enjoy when you're craving a crunchy, healthy snack.
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