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Tis’ the season for cinnamon almonds with sugar. These cinnamon sugar almonds are a tasty and healthy holiday nut that will make your holiday (and every day) taste better.
You just need a few ingredients - almonds, coconut oil, cinnamon, and sugar (monkfruit sweetener if you'd like a sugar-free option). And in minutes, you'll get that delicious crunchy, sweet, and slightly spicy explosion in your mouth.
Why I love these cinnamon almonds
- This recipe takes VERY little time or effort.
- After just a few minutes you get a homemade holiday snack that tastes great.
- I often see candied nuts, or spiced nuts for sale around the holiday season and I don't always appreciate the ingredients listed on the label. Plus, they’re usually WAY too sweet and a sugar headache comes quickly.
Now that I have this awesome recipe to make my own at home, it’s been awesome.
Ingredients Needed to Make these Holiday Nuts
- Coconut oil, melted - Refined or unrefined both work here.
- Cinnamon - This ingredient is really the star of the show - that spicy holiday flavor tastes so great on the almonds.
- Sugar - I like to use coconut sugar, you can use what you have and what you like best. My sister and brother-in-law love monkfruit as a sugar-free alternative. Monkfruit sweetener is a more natural, low glycemic index sugar substitute. We've used this kind and it works great in this recipe!
- Roasted almonds - You can purchase almonds already roasted, or buy the raw almonds and roast them yourself.
Tools used to make these cinnamon spiced almonds
- Bowl or mason jar - To mix everything together. Use what you have here.
- Baking sheet to roast the almonds - Again, use what you have.
If you're making these holiday nuts to give away as a gift, you'll want some sort of packaging.
These nuts would make an awesome homemade food gift. Make a big batch (super fast), package them into little bags and you've got Christmas gifts covered. Here are a few ideas for packaging them up.
Also, if you're looking for other food gift ideas, check out this post on homemade holiday food gifts. There's SO many awesome ideas in that post.
How to Make this Cinnamon Almonds
These roasted cinnamon and sugar almonds are very simple to make. If you want the step-by-step pictures, follow along below.
Step 1: Melt the coconut oil
Heat the coconut oil until it’s melted. This can be done in seconds in the microwave.
Step 2: Mix the seasonings
Add the cinnamon and sugar to the coconut oil.
Step 3: Coat the almonds with the cinnamon and sugar mixture
I like to use a mason jar, add the almonds, put the lid on, and shake. If the seasoning clumps at the bottom, grab a spoon and stir it around until the almonds are coated.
FAQ & Recipe Tips
Are cinnamon roasted almonds healthy?
You can't go wrong with these cinnamon roasted almonds because almonds, by themselves - are high in healthy fats, protein, and fiber while being low in carbs. Antioxidants, like those found in cinnamon, are a beneficial part of the diet because they help neutralize free radicals before they can damage cells.
What spices go well with almonds?
I love the cinnamon, sugar flavor combo, but if you want to try something different, you can experiment with cloves, cayenne pepper, or nutmeg, all of which would give a tasty holiday flavor.
How to store your cinnamon sugar almonds?
These cinnamon almonds keep really well if you decide to make them ahead of when you need them. They don't need refrigerated, just keep them in an air tight container.Make a big batch for your holiday party or just as a special snack for you.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, melted
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon sugar (or monkfruit sweetener)
- 1 cup roasted almonds
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil in a mason jar.
- Stir the 2 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 teaspoon sweetener together with the coconut oil.
- Add the roasted almonds into the mason jar and stir to coat the almonds.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Use monkfruit sweetener for a sugar-free option.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4Serving Size: ¼ C
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 228Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 172mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 7g
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FAQs
Almonds are safe for most people when eaten in moderation. Excess consumption beyond the calorie requirements may increase the risk of unhealthy weight gain or obesity. Though almonds are highly nutritious, some people are allergic to almonds and other nuts, which may cause severe allergic reactions when consumed.
Should you wash almonds before eating? ›
No. Soaking almonds is a traditional practice in many countries, like India, and it's becoming more common in Western countries, like the U.S. But clinical research does not support any nutritional benefits of soaking.
Which almonds are the healthiest? ›
Mamra almonds are considered to be one of the healthiest types of almonds in the world. These almonds are grown in Iran and have been a part of the country's traditional cuisine for centuries.
Should I soak almonds before roasting? ›
They can also be soaked and then roasted. Soaking almonds is said to be beneficial to digestion and increase the availability of nutrients in nuts, yet anti-oxidant vitamin E can be lost at the higher temperatures required for roasting.
What is the number one healthiest nut? ›
1. Almonds. Relatively low in calories, almonds are an excellent food for health due to their protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
What is the best time to eat almonds? ›
Almonds. One of the healthiest dry fruits, almonds are rich in essential nutrients like fibre, protein, Vitamin E, riboflavin, magnesium, etc. To reap the health benefits of almonds, it's advised to consume them in the morning. Just soak a fist of almonds at night and have them in the morning.
Why we should peel off almonds before eating? ›
“Almonds can be difficult to digest as the skin contains anti-nutrients — tannins and phytic acid — that inhibit nutrient absorption and can aggravate pitta in the blood. So they are best eaten after being soaked overnight and by removing the skin.
What happens if you don't soak almonds? ›
The skin of almonds is difficult to digest, and therefore Ayurveda recommends soaking the almonds and peeling the skin to improve the digestibility of almonds. When you eat almonds without soaking and peeling off the skin, it will aggravate Pitta in the blood.
Why do we soak almonds in water overnight? ›
Soaking almonds before eating them can increase their nutrient absorption and make them more digestible. Soaking almonds overnight can also help to break down the hard outer shell, making them easier to chew and less likely to cause digestive issues.
Are almonds better than peanut butter? ›
For a quick answer, both nut butters do have similar nutritional value. Almond butter is slightly healthier than peanut butter because it has more vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Both nut butters are roughly equal in calories and sugar, but peanut butter has a little more protein than almond butter.
Clearly, almonds have the advantage when it comes to the powerful antioxidant Vitamin E, but walnuts offer a higher Omega-3 fatty acid content. The ALA Omega-3 fatty acids gained from walnuts are essential and tied to brain health, reduced inflammation, heart health, and more.
Why add salt to soaking almonds? ›
Sally Fallon (founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation) explains that using salt to soak nuts “… helps activate enzymes that de-activate the enzyme inhibitors.
Is it better to soak almonds in water or milk? ›
Most almond-milk recipes start by having you cover the almonds in cool water, then allowing them to soak for 8 to 12 hours or overnight at room temperature. This plumps and softens the almonds, making them easier to blend when it's milking time.
Which is better raw almonds or roasted almonds? ›
Both Have a Similar Nutrient Content
Although, roasted nuts have slightly more fat and calories per gram, but the difference is minimal. One ounce (28 grams) of raw almonds contains 161 calories and 14 grams of fat, whereas the same amount of dry-roasted almonds contains 167 calories and 15 grams of fat (8, 9).
How many almonds should I eat a day to lose weight? ›
One study shows that consuming 1.5 ounces or approximately 30-35g of almonds daily improved lipid profile and reduced central adiposity (belly fat). It is slightly more than the current daily recommendation of a 1-ounce serving.
How many almonds should I eat a day to build muscle? ›
The research published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition reports that men and women who consumed 57 grams of almonds daily for one month — that's about 40 to 50 almonds per day — had higher levels of the beneficial fat 12,13-dihydroxy-9Z-octadecenoic acid (12,13-DiHOME) in their blood immediately after a session of ...
Are almonds good for your skin? ›
Your skin loves almonds too.
Almonds are rich in antioxidant vitamin E, which may help protect cells from the damaging effects of free radicals, caused by pollution, UV rays from the sun, cigarette smoke and other environmental and intrinsic factors.
Can eating too many nuts cause inflammation? ›
Although a higher consumption of nuts and peanuts was associated with lower CVD risk in women with T2D, it was not significantly associated with the inflammatory markers, including tumor necrosis factor receptor 2 (TNFR), ICAM-1, E-selectin, CRP, or fibrinogen.
