These Cinnamon Toasted Almonds are a healthy snack option for during the day and only require 4 ingredients to make.
Do you ever just dream?
I mean really dream? Like if nothing was stopping you, what would you do? Is there something that you have always loved doing that you wish you could do on a permanent basis?
I think we ask ourselves these questions when we’re little. You know, when someone asks a little kid what they want to be when they grow up and they say “A doctor, or a police officer, or an astronaut.” But then once we become “adults” we just stop dreaming. Why?
God puts those dreams, loves, and passions in our hearts for a reason. What if you were really meant to be a famous photographer but because you didn’t think you were good enough, creative enough, or smart enough you just didn’t pursue it. Think of what you missed out on.
The joy, the fulfillment in doing something you love, the success that comes with it. But instead, because we don’t BELIEVE we could ever achieve that we don’t even pursue it. What does that say about what we think about ourselves? Do you think you are capable of greatness?
What do you dream about? What are you passionate about? These are just some of the questions I have been asking myself lately and it has really challenged me.
Ok, off my soap box. Just wanted to leave you with some things to think about AND a recipe! So here comes the recipe part. 🙂
I am always looking for something to snack on during the day and these Cinnamon Toasted Almonds are not only absolutely delicious but also crazy easy to make and only call for 4 ingredients. Once these Almonds are tossed with cinnamon and toasted to perfection they are good to go and ready to be snacked on. My husband likes to mix them with raisins, he says they taste like your eating a Cinnamon Raisin Bagel. To give him credit, I tried it and it kinda does, and who doesn’t want to eat a Cinnamon Raisin Bagel. 🙂
To get started, preheat oven to 250º.
In a large bowl, add 2 cups of whole raw almonds, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Toss to coat all almonds thoroughly. Spread out on baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for 1 hour, remove from oven and serve immediately or store in air tight container.
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These Cinnamon Toasted Almonds are a healthy snack option for during the day and only require 4 ingredients to make.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of whole almonds
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250º.
- In a large bowl, add almonds, cinnamon, salt, and olive oil.
- Toss to coat all almonds thoroughly. Spread out on baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 1 hour, remove from oven and serve immediately or store in air tight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 154
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 148 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
Keywords: cinnamon almonds, roasted almonds, healthy snack ideas
30 Min
Low Carb
Vegetarian
Vegan
I made these almonds and they were great. They start off salty and then have a cinnamon finish . You definitely can’t eat just one! I try not to eat a lot of sugar and it’s nice to have this snack on hand.
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The best of both worlds! A little salty and a little sweet!
These are pretty good, but I can barely taste the cinnamon. The oil flavor is overwhelming. But the lack of sugar is very satisfying!
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Glad you liked it. I’d definitely suggest adding more cinnamon next time if you felt the cinnamon was lacking.
I just made these with coconut oil subbed in and it’s my new favorite snack, thank you!
Ohhh hurray! So glad to hear that Michelle!
I am on weight watchers and nutritional facts would be helpful with the serving size.
just added it Joanne. Hope that is helpful to you. 🙂
These look fantastic, Krista! You know who I think would love these the most? My 5-year-old!! He would gobble these up in no time! you might have just uncovered a fantastic after-school-snack for us!! Many thanks! 😉
haha.. hey is its healthy, good for him, and he likes it. Girl.. go make it for him. 🙂 Thanks like every mommas dream. Thanks for the sweet comments Erin, always make me smile!
These are such a perfect snack, Krista! I love the cinnamon you added, and your pictures are beautiful 🙂
Thanks Andi! It was one way to amp up those plain old raw almonds, plus they are delicious! 🙂
LOVE these, Krista! I used to buy the smoked almonds at the store but they are full of weird ingredients so I don’t buy them anymore. I love that yours are sugar free and simple. Pinned and sharing on social media. Have a lovely week! 🙂
I use to love the wasabi ones, give you a little kick and always woke me up mid-day when I was working in accounting. 🙂
Hope you get a chance to try them, they are super simple. Which is always a plus in my world! Thanks for the pin and sharing girl!
Krista, I love it! I always tell my boys to never stop dreaming. Remember, my oldest is an adult… and he still is living his dream and it’s all coming true! He thanks me for always reminding him to keep dreaming and never give up. (Proud mama here!)
Love how you did these almonds! Never would have thought to do them like this. These are going to be a hit in my house, for sure!
Thanks Gloria, I definitely want to encourage my kiddos to keep dreams and work hard. Love that you do this with your boys, and look at where the oldest one is at. Doing exactly what he loves and what fulfills him! Nothing better than that. 🙂 You should be a proud momma!!