MSG Free Cocoa Roasted Almonds
Roasted almonds from a store bag can be a minefield — flavor enhancers, yeast extracts, and other additives sneak into even the most innocent-looking snack foods. Making your own means you know exactly what went into the bowl, and this recipe keeps things beautifully clean with nothing but whole almonds, egg white, cocoa, sugar, salt, and warm spices. The result is a deeply chocolatey, slightly sweet nut with a crisp, papery shell and just enough heat from the optional cayenne to keep things interesting. That egg white coating is the real trick here — it binds the cocoa mixture to every almond and bakes into a satisfying crunch that rivals anything you'd find at a specialty shop. A single stir halfway through the oven time ensures even roasting, and the coating firms up perfectly as the almonds cool on the pan. These are dangerously snackable on their own, but they also make a gorgeous addition to a cheese board or a little gift bag for someone who deserves a treat.
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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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