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.

Why I love these cinnamon almonds

This recipe takes VERY little time or effort.
After just a few minutes you get a homemade holiday snack that tastes great.
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.

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.

Step 2: Mix the seasonings

Add the cinnamon and sugar to the coconut oil.

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

Instructions

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

Notes

Use monkfruit sweetener for a sugar-free option.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4Serving Size: 1/4 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

Which almonds are the healthiest? ›

Mamra almonds are considered to be one of the healthiest types of almonds in the world. These almonds are grown in Iran and have been a part of the country's traditional cuisine for centuries.

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Should I soak almonds before roasting? ›

The soaked, and then roasted almonds not only taste amazing—they're more gentle on my stomach. It all has to do with enzyme inhibitors that affect the way your body processes nuts and seeds in general.

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How many carbs are in cinnamon almonds? ›

Just Nuts Roasted Cinnamon Almonds (1 serving) contains 17g total carbs, 15g net carbs, 9g fat, 5g protein, and 160 calories.

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What is the unhealthiest nut to eat? ›

Brazil nuts, cashews and macadamia nuts are higher in saturated fat. Too much of this can contribute to raised cholesterol levels, so only eat them occasionally. Chestnuts are an exception – they're lower in all types of fats and higher in starchy carbohydrate than other nuts.

How many almonds should you eat in a day? ›

During an event on almonds, Ritika Samaddar, the Regional Head-Dietetics, Max Healthcare addressed this dilemma. She said, that for adults, eating 20-25 almonds a day is a healthy intake of nuts. For children, it limit of around 10 is a decent approach.

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What happens if you don't soak almonds? ›

Removes phytic acid: When we do not soak almonds, the phytic acid in them is not removed which ultimately hinders nutrient absorption. So if you are having raw almonds, the zinc and iron in them are not properly utilized by the body.

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Is it better to soak almonds peeled or unpeeled? ›

Improved Texture and Taste: Soaked almonds have better texture and taste. Almonds with peel are hard and crunchy, with a slightly bitter flavor due to tannins. Soaked almonds become softer, less bitter, and more buttery, making them more enjoyable to eat for many people.

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Which is better raw almonds or roasted almonds? ›

In general, nuts in both forms are packed with nutrition and the difference is not a big one. However, if you have to make a choice, go for the raw ones as they are a little healthier than roasted nuts. Make sure the nuts you buy are not high on salt or any other condiment.

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Is Cinnamon high in carbs? ›

Carb Content of Cinnamon

In fact, it contains a negligible amount of carbs per serving. Typically, a teaspoon of ground cinnamon (around 2.6 grams) contains only about 2 gram of carbohydrates. This makes cinnamon a great spice to incorporate into your recipes without worrying about its impact on your carb count.

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Do almonds have sugar or carbs? ›

Name	Amount	Unit
Ash	2.97	g
Carbohydrate, by difference	21.6	g
Fiber, total dietary	12.5	g
Total Sugars	4.35	g

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How many almonds on keto? ›

Almonds are a staple in many keto kitchens, offering a good dose of healthy fats and protein. To stay within your daily carb limit, aim for about 23 almonds, which make up a standard one-ounce serving.