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    Cocoa Dusted Almonds

    Dec 12, 2014 · Modified: Jun 27, 2020 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 4 Comments

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    Cocoa Dusted Almonds - Andrea Meyers

    Have you ever bought cocoa almonds? I got addicted to them a few years ago, and instantly thought how easy they would be to make at home. I’ve gone through a lot of almonds and cocoa powder trying different ways to make them, and this is by far my favorite. I skillet roast them in a little bit of coconut oil, then drain and dust them with a mixture of cocoa powder and powdered sugar. My four guys can go through a bowl of these in no time, which is fine with me because this is a delicious and healthy snack.

    Almonds are good for you, in fact they are one of the healthiest nuts you can eat. They are high in monounsaturated fats, which lowers LDL cholesterol levels, and they are high in beneficial magnesium and potassium. And they give a little protein boost. Coconut oil is a healthy oil with medium-chain fatty acids, though there is still much research to be done on the total health picture for coconut oils. I like that it has a high smoke point and subtly flavors the almonds. The cocoa powder is naturally sugar free, and you can control the amount of sugar in the recipe. My guys like an equal ratio of cocoa powder to sugar, and I prefer a little less sugar, so I can make batches for everyone. I’ve also done it with a little sea salt for extra flavor.

    For a party, you can make larger amounts a week or two ahead of time and store them in tightly closed jars. These almonds almost make nice little hostess gifts for the holidays, just put them in a cute jar with a ribbon.

    To make sure I use as little oil as necessary, I prepare the nuts in a nonstick pan. I use the Cuisinart GreenGourmet nonstick skillets (not sponsored) in my kitchen because they work well and are PTFE and PFOA free, and they are a snap to clean.

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    Cocoa Dusted Almonds

    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: almonds, chocolate, coconut oil
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 230kcal
    Author: Andrea Meyers

    Equipment

    • nonstick skillet
    • medium bowl
    • small sifter

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup whole raw almonds
    • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
    • 1½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1½ tablespoons confectioners sugar ( adjust to your taste)
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    Preparation

    • Warm the skillet over medium heat and melt the coconut oil in the pan. Sauté the almonds in the coconut oil for about 1 to 2 minutes, until warm. Strain the almonds and transfer to a medium bowl. Sift the cocoa powder and sugar together, then sift again over the almonds, tossing and stirring until the nuts are completely coated. Allow to cool and serve. Will keep in a tightly closed jar for a week or two.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Jenni says

      December 12, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      What a simple, healthy and delicious snack, Andrea! And since you use coconut oil, you can almost call them Almond Joys! Thank you so much for featuring my holiday Cheesecake, too. Not as healthy as your almonds, but worth an occasional splurge! Hope you and your family are enjoying a wonderful holiday season!

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      • Andrea says

        December 12, 2014 at 8:58 pm

        Jenni, your cheesecake looks divine! And thanks for the Almond Joy name idea, I think my guys will like that. 🙂

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    2. laurie says

      February 15, 2016 at 4:03 pm

      I'm going to try these with stevia! 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply

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