Best Spicy Cocoa Almonds Recipes

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SPICY COCOA ALMONDS



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This protein-packed snack is great for healthy eating on the go. The cayenne pepper gives these cocoa almonds a metabolism-boosting kick. Store in an airtight container.

Provided by M.Perry

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups raw unsalted almonds
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking tray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Stir and continue baking until fragrant and toasty, about 5 minutes more. Let cool on tray for 2 minutes; pour into a bowl.
  • Add cocoa powder, sucralose, and cayenne pepper. Stir with a spatula until well coated. Pour almonds back onto the baking tray to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SPICY COCOA ROASTED ALMONDS



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Categories     Nut

Yield 10 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups whole almonds
1 egg white
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
Few drops of water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on your taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicon baking mat or with parchment paper. Set aside. Whisk together the egg white, vanilla bean paste, and a few drops of water in a mixing bowl. Beat mixture until it is light and frothy. Add the almonds and toss to evenly coat with the egg white mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the sugars, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Whisk together to remove any lumps. Add the almonds, and toss to coat. Spread the coated almonds out on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 30 - 40 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes. Keep a close watch on the almonds because they will burn quickly. Once the almonds are done, spread them out on a large piece of parchment or waxed paper until they have cooled completely.

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