Oats Free Dark Chocolate-Covered Almonds
Rich, snappy, and deeply satisfying, these dark chocolate-covered almonds hit that perfect sweet-and-salty note that makes it nearly impossible to stop at just a handful. Store-bought versions of this treat can be a minefield for anyone avoiding oats, since shared production lines and "may contain" warnings are everywhere on packaged snack foods. Making them at home with just three clean ingredients — raw almonds, high-quality dark chocolate, and flaky sea salt — puts you completely in control of what goes into every bite. The double-boiler method keeps the chocolate glossy and smooth, so each almond gets a beautifully even coat that sets up with a satisfying snap. A pinch of flaky sea salt scattered on top right before the chocolate firms up takes the whole thing from simple snack to something that feels genuinely indulgent. They're elegant enough to set out at a dinner party and easy enough to throw together on a weeknight craving.
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6 servings
- 1 cup raw whole almonds
- 4 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), roughly chopped
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it near your work area.
- 2
Fill a small saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Place a heatproof bowl over the saucepan, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Add the chopped dark chocolate to the bowl and stir occasionally until fully melted and smooth, about 3–4 minutes. Remove the bowl from the heat.
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