Description
Deliciously crunchy Maple Cinnamon Almonds coated in a natural maple syrup glaze with a warm cinnamon spice, perfect as a healthy snack or topping for salads and desserts.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cup raw whole almonds
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine: In a large nonstick skillet, combine maple syrup, almonds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine until the almonds are evenly coated in the maple syrup mixture.
- Cook: Stir the almonds over medium heat for 12 minutes until the liquid from the maple syrup has evaporated and the mixture starts to take on a powdery appearance. The nuts should smell cinnamon-y and toasty with a thin, fine layer of the powdery maple coating left.
- Spread: When there is no liquid left in the pan and the almonds look toasted, remove from heat and spread out on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Cool: Let the almonds cool completely before serving to allow the coating to set and the almonds to crisp up further.
- Serve & Store: Enjoy the cooled almonds immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
- These almonds are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, making them a healthier alternative to traditional candied nuts.
- The recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
- Use a nonstick skillet to prevent sticking during cooking.
- Ensure the almonds are spread in a single layer to cool evenly and become crispy.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons Almonds
- Calories: 126 kcal
- Sugar: 6.1 g
- Sodium: 271.1 mg
- Fat: 8.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.8 g
- Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
