Dark Chocolate Almonds
Almonds on their own are a super delight, but I’m giving them a flavor spin to make them even more crave-worthy and fun.
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This simple recipe calls for just a few basic ingredients: an egg white, vanilla extract, antioxidant-filled cocoa powder and a dash of sugar (I add enough sugar for gentle sweetness—it’s a fraction of the amount found in most store-bought versions, yet it’s enough to ensure that they totally hit the spot). After a bit of magic in the oven, your kitchen will smell incredible and you’ll be left with a batch of crunchy cocoa-dusted bites.
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Dark Chocolate Almonds
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups raw almonds
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275˚. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and mist with nonstick oil spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the egg white and vanilla and whip until very frothy. Add the almonds to the bowl and stir until they are completely soaked in egg white, about 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, cocoa powder and salt until thoroughly mixed. Add the sugar-cocoa mixture to the almonds, and stir until the dry ingredients are completely incorporated and almonds are evenly coated (no dry powder should remain at the bottom of the bowl).
- Pour the almonds onto the prepared baking sheet and use a spatula, spoon or your hands to spread them in a single even layer. Bake for 25 minutes on the middle oven rack.
- Cool for at least 15 minutes. Break the almonds apart before serving. Store in an airtight container.