Consider, if you would, the almond.

Unassuming, humble, maybe even a bit plain. Every and their best friends eat almonds in something or other; Cookies, salads, casseroles, you name it. They’re nothing new, but I think they deserve a second thought.

Personally, 9 times out of 10 I will be reaching for the super salty almonds over anything else available. Yes, I absolutely am, without a doubt, a chronic and progressive salt-addict. The more I get, the more I want. Sadly, not even canned soups, pumped up with enough sodium to make the Red Sea appear mild, are safe from my special “spice.” Salt shakers are dangerous things in my house; It’s not unheard of to refill it once a week.

But I want to have no guilt over at least one little snack. Almonds are so chock full of those lovely vitamins and heart-happy essential oils everyone always talks about, it’s just not fair to write them off due to sodium. Not to mention the wallop of protein they contain into such a small space, which makes them an excellent food for the road or other spots tough to find proper sustenance. Sure, you could always eat them raw, but I just don’t find them flavorful enough to satisfy my palate.

That’s why I turned to my second favorite and far over-used seasoning: Cinnamon! Yes, if it’s not salt, it’s cinnamon. Into oatmeal, cereal, over toast, in bread, English muffins… It really just goes so well with practically every grain. This time, paired with a nut, it proves to retain the same flavor enhancing powers I lust after.

Really, it’s so easy to make these you truly don’t even need to measure. I just want you to try it and see for yourself that wholesome foods don’t need to be complicated or fussy; Nor, do they have to deprive you of a tasty treat.

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Yield: Makes 4 Servings

Cinnamon Glazed Almonds

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A wholesome sweet snack with a bold punch of cinnamon spice.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Raw Almonds
• 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
• 1/4 Cup Confectioner's Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place a silpat or parchment paper on a baking sheet.
2. Toss all ingredients into a small bowl and combine thoroughly, being sure to coat all the almonds completely in the syrup and spice. Spread evenly in one layer on the baking sheet and roast in the oven for 5 minutes. Shake around a bit to flip them over and make sure they aren’t sticking too badly. Bake for another 5 minutes or more, until they turn a slightly darker brown or smell nutty. Watch carefully, because nuts can go from lovely golden to blackened gravel in no time flat.
3. Remove from the oven and immediately take off of sheet, or they will continue to cook. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.

Notes

You could easily double, triple, or even quadruple the amounts without any difficulty. Extra can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 272Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 4gSugar: 20gProtein: 6g