Cinnamon Spiced Almonds
With the holidays approaching, I always like to have some healthy treats around the house that can satisfy my sweet tooth while still satisfying my hunger. That was really the inspiration for this recipe for Cinnamon Spiced Almonds.
Servings 8
Calories 363kcal
Ingredients
- 1 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp water
- 3 cups unblanched almonds
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp fleur de sel
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 F. Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg white with the water and vanilla until frothy, about 1-2 minutes. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine sugars and spices and set aside.
- Pour the almonds into the egg whites and mix until coated.
- Transfer to the sugar mixture and toss until coated.
- Spread the almond mixture onto prepared baking sheet in an even layer and sprinkle with fleur de sel. Place into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring at least once half way through.
- Allow to cool until no longer warm, about 1 hour. Then transfer to an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg