Description
Lightly roasted almonds coated in rich cocoa powder and a hint of sweetness—perfect for gifting, snacking, or a healthy holiday treat. This simple recipe combines the natural crunch of almonds with the deep flavor of cocoa and subtle spices, offering a nutritious and delicious snack that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 300°F (150°C) to prepare for roasting the almonds at a low temperature that will lightly toast them without burning.
- Coat Almonds: In a mixing bowl, toss the raw almonds with honey or maple syrup until each almond is evenly coated with the sweetener, which will help the cocoa mixture stick later.
- Roast Almonds: Spread the coated almonds out in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even roasting.
- Mix Cocoa Coating: While almonds are roasting, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt in a separate bowl to create a flavorful dry coating mix.
- Coat Warm Almonds: When the almonds come out of the oven and are still warm, toss them thoroughly in the cocoa mixture so that they are fully coated in the rich, chocolatey flavor.
- Cool and Store: Let the coated almonds cool completely on the baking sheet to allow the cocoa coating to set, then store them in an airtight container for up to two weeks to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use monk fruit sweetener instead of honey or powdered sugar for a sugar-free version that still tastes delicious.
- Store almonds in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crunchy for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Snack, Homemade Gift
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
