Description
Delight your tastebuds with these Sugar-Free Orange Candied Almonds, a zesty and crunchy snack that is both healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 1/2 cup stevia or your choice of sugar alternative
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together the stevia, orange juice, grated orange peel, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt.
- Stir the mixture until the stevia fully dissolves and it starts to bubble gently.
- Introduce the raw almonds into the saucepan, ensuring each nut is thoroughly coated in the fragrant orange blend.
- Transfer the almonds onto the lined baking sheet, spreading them out in a single layer.
- Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring every five minutes to promote even cooking and prevent burning.
- Keep a close eye on them, as they can turn golden quickly.
- Once done, take them out of the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet, where they will become crunchy.
- After cooling, gently break apart any clusters and store in a sealed container for freshness.
Notes
- These almonds can be stored in an airtight container for optimal freshness.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of stevia or sugar alternative used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sugar-Free Orange Candied Almonds, Zesty Orange Almond Crunch