(NC) – Serve these spicy delicious almonds alone, or mix them with 2-3 cups of popcorn. This tasty treat is the perfect mix of salty and sweet and also makes a great gift.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 mL
- 2 cups almonds whole, natural, 250 mL
- 1/2 cup sugar 125 mL
- 1/4 cup cornstarch 50 mL
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened, 15 mL
- 1 teaspoon chili powder 5 mL
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 mL
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 mL
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 mL
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225 F (110 C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place egg white in a large stainless steel bowl; whisk until frothy. Whisk in vanilla. Add almonds and gently toss until completely coated.
- Place remaining ingredients in a bowl and toss until well combined. Add sugar mixture to the almonds, a quarter at a time, and gently toss until well coated. Transfer almonds to the prepared sheet and arrange in a single layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then stir and bake for 15 more minutes, or until coating is lightly colored and dried out. Remove from oven and immediately loosen with a metal spatula. Cool before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Total Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.7g | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin E: 5mg | Calcium: 52mg | Magnesium: 53mg
Nutrition Facts
Spiced Chocolate Almonds
Amount per Serving
Calories
136
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
0.7
g
4
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5.7
g
Sodium
81
mg
4
%
Potassium
163
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin E
5
mg
33
%
Calcium
52
mg
5
%
Magnesium
53
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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