Easy Candied Almonds
These Easy Candied Almonds only contain 5 ingredients and are made on the stovetop in 15 minutes flat! They're the perfect salad topper or snack! Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free & paleo-friendly!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 1 TBS coconut oil
- 2 TBS Granulated Sugar (Coconut Sugar for Paleo)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ - ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper, set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together sugar, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
- In a small fry pan (https://amzn.to/2GNKIfl) over medium heat, melt the coconut oil.
- Add slivered almonds and stir until they are all coated with the coconut oil.
- Add dry ingredients and stir until evenly distributed.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes over medium heat, stirring every minute, until almonds are golden-brown.
- Once all the almonds are browned, pour them onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them into one even layer.
- Allow nuts to cool to room temperature (they will crisp up as they cool).
- Once cooled, break them apart and enjoy on top of a salad or as a yummy snack!
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature!
Nutrition
Calories: 85.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.7g | Protein: 2.5g | Fat: 7g | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 2.4g | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.5mg