Chocolate Covered Almonds Recipe (Spiced & Salted)

Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

The perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy, this Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients! Skip the store-bought version and make your own healthier chocolate treat at home.

Have you ever had dark chocolate covered almonds? They are such a delightful treat and I love grabbing a handful to snack on. This chocolate covered almonds recipe is not just perfect for yourself, but they make for a great DIY food gift as well. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, bake sales, book club, or anywhere that snacking is well received.

Why This Recipe Works

They’re so easy to make! If you’ve got little helpers in the kitchen, this dark chocolate covered almonds recipe is perfect for them to help out with. They can help top off the almonds with their toppings and then portion them out afterwards into baggies if they’re being gifted!

They’re made with simple wholesome ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. We use six ingredients but four of them are toppings.

This is a no-bake recipe. Perfect for those days where you want a delightful chocolate treat but don’t want to heat up the kitchen by turning the stove on.

Key Ingredients

Dark Chocolate — We love using dark chocolate for this. Be sure to cut down the chocolate so that it melts easier and evenly.

Almonds — Make sure you aren’t grabbing salted and roasted almonds! They’ll come out too salty if you do.

Toppings — We top these dark chocolate covered almonds with orange zest, hemp seeds, fleur de sel, and chili powder but feel free to change it up!

How to Make This Recipe

Step 1: Prepare a large baking sheet lined with a silpat or parchment  paper. Then, fill a medium pot an inch high with water. Place the pot on the burner over medium heat and bring the water to a gentle simmer before adding in your chocolate in a large heat-proof bowl and set over a pot. Let the chocolate melt, stirring often until smooth and melted.

Step 2: Add the almonds and toss until fully coated and spread out onto the baking sheet.

Step 3: Sprinkle with orange zest, chili powder, fleur de sel, and hemp hearts. Allow the chocolate to cool and set completely or transfer to the fridge to quicken the process. Separate the nuts and serve on a cheese board or in a bowl for easy snacking.

Expert Tips

The toppings I picked give my almonds an extra nutritious edge as with a sprinkle of hemp hearts on top, it helps boost the treat with some fibre, protein, and healthy omega 3 fats. You are welcomed to change the toppings to something else if you wish. Other suggests include: crushed freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries,, cocoa powder, flavoured collagen powder, and more!

If you prefer to melt your chocolate in the microwave, you can do so by placing the chocolate in the microwave for 20-25 seconds. Remove the bowl from the microwave and gently give it a stir. Microwave the bowl for another 20 seconds and repeat. Microwave one more time for about 15 seconds and stir.

The almonds can be swapped for a different nut of your choice if you desire.

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What are your favourite recipes with chocolate? Leave me a comment below!