CACAO ROASTED ALMONDS

May 07, 2018 by Renee Tavoularis

A slightly sweet treat, these Cacao Roasted Almonds are always a great snack to keep on hand. Almonds are full of healthy fat, fiber and Vitamin E and the raw cacao provides many beneficial antioxidants making this a wonderful healthy snack option.

SERVES 4
20 MINUTES
VEGAN
GLUTEN-FREE

Ingredients

2 cups raw almonds
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoons raw cacao
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch sea salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Spread out the raw almonds on the tray in a single layer. Toast in the oven for 5 minutes before flipping and placing back in the oven for another 4 minutes.
Add almonds to a medium bowl and toss with the maple syrup using a rubber spatula (the almonds will still be very hot).
Add the cacao, cinnamon and sea salt to the bowl and toss to coat the almonds.
Spread in a single, even layer on the cooled baking tray and let sit until completed cooled.
These almonds will stay for up to a week in an airtight container.

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