Artificial Flavors Free Cocoa Roasted Almonds
Roasted almonds from a store bag often come loaded with "natural and artificial flavors" that are hard to decode, but this homemade version keeps every ingredient completely transparent. The coating is built from real cocoa powder, warm cinnamon, a whisper of cayenne, and just enough sugar to balance the bitterness — nothing synthetic, nothing mysterious. An egg white wash is the secret to getting that satisfying, crackly shell that clings to every almond without any artificial binders or flavor enhancers doing the heavy lifting. The result is a snack that tastes genuinely rich and complex, with a slow heat from the optional cayenne that sneaks up on you in the best way. These are dangerously good alongside a glass of wine, tossed over a salad, or eaten straight off the baking sheet while they're still warm. Once you see how simple the ingredient list really is, you'll never go back to the mystery-bag version again.
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6 servings
- 2 cups raw whole almonds
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp water
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne, if using, until evenly combined.
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