Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
Dec 12 2010 by
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Although cinnamon roasted almonds make it onto our table for our Christmas morning brunch, they don’t last long! I LOVE these little bits of heavens. For me, it’s almost worth it to brave the crowds at the mall just to smell the cinnamon roasted almonds that show up at those little kiosks this time of year. ALMOST! Now the wonderful aroma can fill your kitchen at home!
~Sarah
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole raw almonds (you can also use roasted almonds – just make sure you DON’T use salted almonds)
- 2 1/2 tbsp brown rice syrup or raw coconut nectar
- 4 tbsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp raw coconut crystals or date sugar
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- In a small bowl mix together the coconut crystals and cinnamon.
Mix together the almonds and the coconut nectar
- Place the almonds in a large bowl and add in the coconut nectar. Stir well to evenly coat the almonds.
Add the coconut crystals and cinnamon to the coated almonds
- Add the coconut crystal mixture to the almonds and stir to evenly coat.
- Transfer the almonds to a parchment or foil lined baking sheet and spread evenly in a single layer.
- Bake for about 25 minutes. The almonds will still be very sticky – that’s ok! They ‘crisp’ up once they cool.
- Cool for 20 minutes and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Makes 8 servings.
Serving size 1/4 cup.
Nutrients per serving: Calories: 241, Cal. from Fat: 148, Total Fat: 17.5g, Sat. Fat: 1g, Carbs: 17.5g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 7g, Protein: 7.5g, Sodium: 4.5mg, Chol: 0mg
Notes:
Almonds can be stored in a sealed container at room temperature for about a week – that’s if you have any left!
WOW! Those look good!
Thanks Natalie!
They are super yummy and so easy to make!
~Sarah
These look delicious! Where do you buy your brown rice syrup? I have been meaning to try it in a few things.
Hi Joann,
I get my brown rice syrup from my local Whole Foods but you can usually find it at your local health food store. You can also find it at amazon and other online retailers.
~Sarah
These are good. Mine weren’t as pretty as yours, though. The brown rice syrup is sure sticky! My almonds clumped together a lot. But taste is what counts, right?
You should have seen my first few batches!!! I’ll spare you the details but my husband said they looked like the ‘surprises’ that our dogs leave in the backyard! Once they are cooled it’s much easier to break them up into smaller pieces. It’s next to impossible to do when the brown rice syrup is warm. It’s definitely sticky stuff. Glad to hear they tasted good. I LOVED them. They are fun and delicious treat! I like to have them when I’m flying – it’s a yummy snack that’s still healthy!
~Sarah