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.
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
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.
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.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 210Carbohydrates: 13gProtein: 7gTotal Fat: 15g— Unsaturated Fat: 14g— Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 5gTotal Sugar: 7g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 6gCalcium: 84mgIron: 2.2mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe!
If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!
Fantastic and easy with ingredients I always have on hand. Really liked that they weren’t overly sweet so that you can actually taste the almond. I found that using the back of a spoon worked best to get in even layer on cookie sheet because they are surprisingly sticky.
Hi Jill, thanks for your sweet comments! We’re thrilled to hear you love the recipe—they’re such a delicious treat! And also, thanks for sharing your tip to get them onto the baking sheet! We’re so grateful to have you here!
—Donna
I made this recipe and I am thrilled with the outcome! The taste of the almonds is so delicious with a wonderful chocolate taste and crunch. I will absolutely make this recipe again!
Thank you
Jean, yay!! I’m so happy you loved these almonds. That crunchy, chocolatey combo is irresistible, right?! Thrilled to hear this one’s a keeper for you…thanks for sharing this wonderful review!