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.
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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.
Recipe FAQs
You can definitely make these ahead of time. They can last for up to two weeks but I doubt they’re be around for long! Be sure to store them in an airtight container.
You can freeze dark chocolate covered almonds for a few months and take them out as you’re craving them. I do suggest letting them thaw a bit first so they’re not as hard straight from the freezer.
You can use either! Just be sure to break up the bar so it can melt evenly.
You can use vegan dark chocolate that doesn’t contain any dairy.
More Recipes You Might Like
Looking for more sweet treats like this dark chocolate covered almonds recipe? Try these reader favourites:
- Easy Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans (Vegan & Gluten Free)
- Chocolate Cups with Chia Jam
- Chocolate Covered Dates with Tahini Filling (No Sugar Added)
- Frozen Chocolate Dipped Banana Bites Stuffed with Salted Caramel Almond Butter
What are your favourite recipes with chocolate? Leave me a comment below!
Chocolate Covered Almonds (Spiced & Salted)
Ingredients
- 100 grams dark chocolate finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups raw almonds
- 1 orange zested
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp fleur de sel
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet lined with a silpat or parchment paper.
- 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. Place the Green & Blacks chocolate in a large heat-proof bowl and set over a pot. Let the chocolate melt, stirring often until smooth and melted.
- Add the almonds and toss until fully coated and spread out onto the baking sheet.
- 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.
Notes
- The toppings I picked give my chocolate covered 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.
Nutrition
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Mikki says
Wow! These look so delicious!
Abbey Sharp says
thanks Mikki!
Jill Conyers says
Oh the chocolate goodness. And almonds too. Yum! My favorite. Looks delicious Abbey.
Abbey Sharp says
thanks Jill
Carmy says
Those look yummy! Perfect to snack on!
Abbey Sharp says
thanks Carmy!
Aliah says
These look so scrumptious! What a healthy twist on a Valentine twist. I would make this all year round..love chocolate AND almonds! Plus chili…ahhhh!
Abbey Sharp says
yes!!!
Kerri McGrail says
This combo sounds so delicious! I bet these would be a big hit at a dinner/cocktail party!
Abbey Sharp says
yes, they are!
Tee says
Sounds and looks amazing! Perfect treat!
Abbey Sharp says
thanks Tee!
Sarah says
These sound simply delicious! I love the sweet and spicy twist on the chocolate almonds which are already a fav and a filling healthy treat.
Abbey Sharp says
thanks Sarah!
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
These sound so flippin’ good! Love the orange and chocolate combo, especially with that spicy kick you added!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
I have the huge orange sitting in my fruit basket and I was just dreaming of pairing it with chocolate for a smoothie. Great minds! I’d totally love my hubby if he brought home a big jar of these for Vday 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
there you go!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
ooh I love the chili powder on there this is my perfect dessert
Abbey Sharp says
yes!!!
Britany says
Those look INCREDIBLE!! Love the addition of the hemp harts for an extra nutrient punch.
Abbey Sharp says
exactly! thought it would help out the health factor
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
I don’t know why I never thought to make my own chocolate covered almonds. These look amazing!
Abbey Sharp says
thanks! my hubs is obsessed