Cinnamon Roasted Almonds – Sugar Free!
These sugar free cinnamon roasted almonds are a guilt-free, protein packed snack. You’ll love them!
Cinnamon roasted almonds. You all know them by the intoxicating smell that completely overtakes you at fairs, craft shows, football games, malls….wherever the dang things are sold. All you need is 7 bucks for a tiny little cone. I could argue that it’s worth every penny, especially when they are still hot and fresh.
That’s all well and good but they are definitely a special treat. Encrusted in sugar, they are a caloric splurge — a splurge well worth it, but a splurge nonetheless.
With this sugar free recipe, I take that same great cinnamon flavor but show the sugar to the door.
These almonds have that same phenomenal warm cinnamon scent and they’ll make your house smell just amazing. But hey, let’s keep almonds as they naturally are–a healthy and filling snack that you can feel great about.
Perfect for that 3:00 lull in the afternoon when you want to crawl back into bed for a little nap.
The best part of these Cinnamon Roasted Almonds:
They’re super easy to make!! Toss the raw almonds with an egg white whisked until frothy, then sprinkle on salt, cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg to make things interesting (and because I love nutmeg). Give them a nice long toasty time in a slow oven and enjoy the fabulous smell. A perfect snack!
Roasted nuts are the perfect snack!
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Sugar Free Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
These sugar free cinnamon roasted almonds are a guilt-free, protein packed snack. You’ll love them!
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon cold water
- 3 cups whole raw almonds (16 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk egg white and water until frothy. Add almonds and stir to coat all almonds. Sprinkle on cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and stir again until almonds are well coated.
- Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat. Bake for 1 hour, stirring 3-4 times during cooking.
- Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1/4 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 162Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 16mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 4gSugar: 1gProtein: 6g
Husband’s take: He’s completely on board as well.
Changes I would make: None are necessary. Add sugar? Juuuust kidding.
Difficulty: Very easy.
16 Comments on “Cinnamon Roasted Almonds – Sugar Free!”
Can you add some monk fruit sweetener to add the sweetness in? I am also trying to modify a recipe that I make with shwarma spiced nuts. thanks!
I haven’t tried them that way, but it would probably work. Let me know if you give it a try!
The recipe calls for 2 cups in the ingredient list but the yield says 3 cups. I assuming that the recipe should use 3 cups which is close to 16 ounces?
Sorry yes – that is correct, 16oz is close to 3 cups. Thanks!
Could you make these with olive oil rather than an egg?
I haven’t tested them that way, but it should work. 1-2 tablespoons should be good. Let me know how they turn out!
Easy to make and made my kitchen smell delicious! I️ added 2 packets of Splenda just to add a little sweetness.
So glad you liked these! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!
Hi,
Thank you for this. So, baking in over at the same temperature? i.e. 250 degree?
Thanks
That is correct. Thanks!
How long will these keep and how should they be stored?
They’ll keep at least a week or two in an airtight container at room temp. If you want them to last longer, store them in the fridge.
My favorite kind of snack!
Looooove this snack!! I love trying new almond flavours :)
i’m definitely a fan of cinnamon almonds so a sugar free version? sign me up!
These look like the perfect snack to curb afternoon pre-dinner hunger. Or even for dessert! :)