5 Minute Cinnamon Almonds Recipe (2024)

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Tis’ the season for cinnamon almonds with sugar. These cinnamon sugar almonds are a tasty and healthy holiday nut that will make your holiday (and every day) taste better.

You just need a few ingredients - almonds, coconut oil, cinnamon, and sugar (monkfruit sweetener if you'd like a sugar-free option). And in minutes, you'll get that delicious crunchy, sweet, and slightly spicy explosion in your mouth.

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Why I love these cinnamon almonds

  1. This recipe takes VERY little time or effort.
  2. After just a few minutes you get a homemade holiday snack that tastes great.
  3. I often see candied nuts, or spiced nuts for sale around the holiday season and I don't always appreciate the ingredients listed on the label. Plus, they’re usually WAY too sweet and a sugar headache comes quickly.

Now that I have this awesome recipe to make my own at home, it’s been awesome.

Ingredients Needed to Make these Holiday Nuts

  • Coconut oil, melted - Refined or unrefined both work here.
  • Cinnamon - This ingredient is really the star of the show - that spicy holiday flavor tastes so great on the almonds.
  • Sugar - I like to use coconut sugar, you can use what you have and what you like best. My sister and brother-in-law love monkfruit as a sugar-free alternative. Monkfruit sweetener is a more natural, low glycemic index sugar substitute. We've used this kind and it works great in this recipe!
  • Roasted almonds - You can purchase almonds already roasted, or buy the raw almonds and roast them yourself.

Tools used to make these cinnamon spiced almonds

  • Bowl or mason jar - To mix everything together. Use what you have here.
  • Baking sheet to roast the almonds - Again, use what you have.

If you're making these holiday nuts to give away as a gift, you'll want some sort of packaging.

These nuts would make an awesome homemade food gift. Make a big batch (super fast), package them into little bags and you've got Christmas gifts covered. Here are a few ideas for packaging them up.

Also, if you're looking for other food gift ideas, check out this post on homemade holiday food gifts. There's SO many awesome ideas in that post.

How to Make this Cinnamon Almonds

These roasted cinnamon and sugar almonds are very simple to make. If you want the step-by-step pictures, follow along below.

Step 1: Melt the coconut oil

Heat the coconut oil until it’s melted. This can be done in seconds in the microwave.

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Step 2: Mix the seasonings

Add the cinnamon and sugar to the coconut oil.

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Step 3: Coat the almonds with the cinnamon and sugar mixture

I like to use a mason jar, add the almonds, put the lid on, and shake. If the seasoning clumps at the bottom, grab a spoon and stir it around until the almonds are coated.

FAQ & Recipe Tips

Are cinnamon roasted almonds healthy?

You can't go wrong with these cinnamon roasted almonds because almonds, by themselves - are high in healthy fats, protein, and fiber while being low in carbs. Antioxidants, like those found in cinnamon, are a beneficial part of the diet because they help neutralize free radicals before they can damage cells.

What spices go well with almonds?

I love the cinnamon, sugar flavor combo, but if you want to try something different, you can experiment with cloves, cayenne pepper, or nutmeg, all of which would give a tasty holiday flavor.

How to store your cinnamon sugar almonds?

These cinnamon almonds keep really well if you decide to make them ahead of when you need them. They don't need refrigerated, just keep them in an air tight container.Make a big batch for your holiday party or just as a special snack for you.

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Cinnamon Sugar Almonds

Yield: 1 cup almonds

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Sweet roasted almonds make a delicious afternoon snack and the perfect holiday party snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil, melted
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoon sugar (or monkfruit sweetener)
  • 1 cup roasted almonds

Instructions

  1. Melt the coconut oil in a mason jar.
  2. Stir the 2 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 teaspoon sweetener together with the coconut oil.
  3. Add the roasted almonds into the mason jar and stir to coat the almonds.
  4. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use monkfruit sweetener for a sugar-free option.
Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4Serving Size: ¼ C
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 228Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 172mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 7g

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FAQs

How much sugar is in cinnamon roasted almonds? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%
Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 8g
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How do you toast almonds without burning them? ›

Pan Method for Toasting Almonds

Spread almonds in a single layer in a dry cast iron or heavy stainless steel skillet. Heat them over medium heat, stirring or tossing them frequently, until they turn golden brown and start to smell nutty. It should take approximately three to five minutes for whole almonds.

How long does it take to roast almonds? ›

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Add whole, slivered, or sliced almonds in a single layer. Roast whole almonds 10 to 15 minutes or slivered and sliced almonds for 8 to 12 minutes.

Can diabetics eat roasted almonds? ›

Almonds are a good mid time snack for a diabetic patient. The presence of magnesium makes it beneficial for diabetesand controls blood sugar levels. Few studies have been conducted recently which indicates that almonds if consumed in a good quantity for long run can help controlling blood sugars.

Are roasted almonds good for diabetics? ›

Almonds may be beneficial if you have diabetes because they might reduce a spike in blood sugar and insulin levels, and they're rich in magnesium. Almonds may be bite-sized, but these nuts pack a big nutritional punch. They're an excellent source of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E and manganese.

Do I need to soak almonds before roasting? ›

Soaking and roasting almonds

They can also be soaked and then roasted. Soaking almonds is said to be beneficial to digestion and increase the availability of nutrients in nuts, yet anti-oxidant vitamin E can be lost at the higher temperatures required for roasting.

Can you make your own sliced almonds? ›

Making sliced almonds is easy, as long as you heat them first. Blanching and keeping them warm afterward are two more of the key steps in slicing almonds.

Can you roast raw almonds at home? ›

Place almonds in a single layer on the sheet. To enhance browning, it's optional to use a neutral oil and drizzle a small amount (1-2 teaspoons total) over the nuts and toss to coat evenly. Roast whole almonds in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, sliced almonds for 5-7 minutes, and slivered almonds for 6-8 minutes.

What is the difference between toasted and roasted almonds? ›

Roasted, for me, means you cook them in the oven, and toasted means you cook the nuts on the stove top. I see both words used interchangeably online, though. I use both methods, depending on whether I need to roast a few nuts or a lot, and how quickly I need them.

Why did they discontinue toasted almond? ›

"Good Humor made the poor decision of discontinuing their Toasted Almond bar stating it was 'less popular across the country'. Many have said that due to the lack of stock in stores, this helped perpetuate that thought," Regan writes in the petition's description.

How do you know when almonds are toasted enough? ›

They should start to smell nutty and you might hear them crackling. Return to the oven if needed and check again after another 3 minutes. If they need longer, give another stir. Nuts rarely take longer than 15 minutes to roast, usually closer to 8 to 12 minutes.

What happens if you over roast almonds? ›

Roasting at a temperature of 310°F (154°C) or above will lead to an exponential increase in acrylamide. Dark roasted almonds have strong roasting flavor notes that are considered desirable for some applications, but depending on the roasting temperature used, the acrylamide content may be very high (>1000 ppb).

Can I eat raw almonds? ›

People can eat almonds raw or toasted as a snack or add them to sweet or savory dishes. They are also available sliced, flaked, slivered, as flour, oil, butter, or almond milk. People call almonds a nut, but they are seeds, rather than a true nut.

Is there a lot of sugar in almonds? ›

Almonds are naturally salt-free and low in sugar. Good news about fat: U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend that the majority of your fat intake be unsaturated. One serving of almonds (28g) has 13g of unsaturated fat and only 1g of saturated fat.

Do roasted almonds have sugar? ›

Dry roasted almonds contains 170 calories per 28 g serving. This serving contains 15 g of fat, 6 g of protein and 6 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 1 g sugar and 3 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate.

Are roasted almonds healthier than regular almonds? ›

Both Have a Similar Nutrient Content

Although, roasted nuts have slightly more fat and calories per gram, but the difference is minimal. One ounce (28 grams) of raw almonds contains 161 calories and 14 grams of fat, whereas the same amount of dry-roasted almonds contains 167 calories and 15 grams of fat (8, 9).

How much sugar is in one almond? ›

Nuts, almonds, 1 almond
Protein (g)0.26
Carbohydrate, by difference (g)0.24
Energy (kcal)6.94
Sugars, total (g)0.06
Fiber, total dietary (g)0.14
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