This healthy 4-ingredient Cinnamon Roasted Almond snack recipe is ready in 10 minutes. It’s completely vegan with very little added sugar.
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds are one of my go-to healthy snacks. I always have a variety of unsalted nuts in my house to satisfy my hunger cravings. I like to spice up (literally) nuts with my own homemade recipes.
These 4-ingredient Cinnamon Roasted Almonds take the flavor of almonds to a whole new level in just 10-minutes. It’s a plant-based snack that will keep you satisfied for hours.
As a matter of fact, almonds are one of my go-to snack recommendations for veggie athletes. If you’re looking for more snack and meal inspiration, download this FREE 7 Day Vegetarian Athlete Meal Plan!
Are almonds good for you?
I’m a big fan of snacking on nuts. They have the right combination of nutrients to keep you full between meals. Let’s take a look at the nutrition of almonds. One ounce (about 23 almonds) of roasted almonds has:
- 6 grams of protein
- 14 grams fat
- 6 grams carbohydrates
- 160 calories
- 14% daily value of fiber
If you’re alarmed by the fat in almonds, don’t be. Almonds are a major source of unsaturated “good” fats, a nutrient that is super important in regulating hunger throughout the day. A little bit of fat can go a long way in keeping you full between meals. Plus, the fat in almonds has been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol in healthy adults and those with high cholesterol and Diabetes.
Almonds are higher in protein, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, riboflavin and niacin than any other tree nut. They make a really healthy addition to a plant-based diet.
When it comes to buying nuts, I always recommending opting for the unsalted and/or unflavored variety to avoid added calories and unnecessary sodium.
How to make Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds are incredibly easy to make. Start with raw whole unsalted almonds and add some agave, cinnamon and salt. Mix well until the almonds are coated in the spice mixture and lay out flat on a baking sheet. Roast in an oven for 10 minutes and enjoy your subtly sweet snack.
As a bonus, your entire kitchen will smell like warm cinnamon while these nuts roast. I also love to eat them warm, but they taste great any time of the day.
When should I snack?
If you feel like you fall into the snack trap of eating processed junk in between meals, then you need to make a batch of these Cinnamon Roasted Almonds for the week. You can make one of two big batches and snack on them throughout the week.
They make a great snack at anytime of the day, but especially during these times:
- mid-morning snack, in between breakfast and lunch
- mid-afternoon snack, in between lunch and dinner
- healthier after dinner dessert
- add them to your breakfast! Use them as a topper for yogurt or oatmeal
- spice up your savory lunch salad with some sweet crunchy Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
- replace your lunchtime bag of chips with Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
- put a bowl out when entertaining guests
And if you prefer chocolate instead of cinnamon, check out these Chocolate Almond Bites!
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
This healthy 4-ingredient Cinnamon Roasted Almond snack recipe is ready in 10 minutes. It's completely vegan with very little added sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw whole almonds
- ½ tablespoon agave
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- cooking spray or drizzle of Canola oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Place almonds in a mixing bowl. Drizzle agave or honey over the almonds. Use a spatula to stir and coat the almonds with agave.
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Mix in cinnamon and salt and stir a with spatula. Try to make sure the almonds are evenly coated.
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Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray, or drizzle with canola oil (spread oil over pan with paper towel). Spread almonds evenly on the pan.
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Bake for 10 minutes.
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While still warm, taste the almonds and add a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired. Let cool, and enjoy!
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might try this using Pumpkin Pie spice instead of cinnamon
Let me know how it turns out!
I made these to go with my Christmas gifts and everyone loved them! So easy to make and delicious. They are on my top go-to snacks to make now. Thanks for the great recipe.
You just made my day! I’m so happy you made and enjoyed them. Thanks for following along with my recipe adventures
Made this recipe today but I used an assortment of nuts just to give it a little extra. Cashews, almonds, walnuts, peanuts and pecans.
Love it! Hope you enjoyed them.
Thanks for the recipe! What a simple way to really dial up the flavor!
4 ingredients and only 10 minutes? YES pleaseee!
These almonds tasted great! I put them into a homemade trail mix!
These look SO good. I can’t wait to try them and eat them warm!
These are my favorite way to eat nuts ever, I plan on making them for Christmas gifts this year too!
Totally want to make these, but with coconut oil if possible!
If you do, let me know how they turn out!