Beef Free Cocoa Roasted Almonds
These deeply chocolatey, lightly spiced almonds are the kind of snack that disappears faster than you expect. A dusting of cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, and a whisper of cayenne creates a coating that toasts up crisp and complex — sweet up front with a slow, gentle heat at the finish. The egg white acts as the perfect binder, locking that bold cocoa crust onto every single almond so you get full flavor in every bite. Everything here is naturally plant- and grain-based, with zero meat or animal-derived ingredients beyond the egg white, making it an effortless fit for anyone avoiding beef or other meats without any substitutions required. They come together in one bowl, bake on a single sheet pan, and cool into satisfying clusters that rival anything you'd find in a specialty snack shop. Toss them on a cheese board, pack them into a trail mix, or just eat them straight off the pan — no judgment.
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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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