Whole 30 Whole30 Spiced Almonds
Snack time gets a serious upgrade when raw almonds meet a bold lineup of smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cinnamon, and a kick of cayenne — all roasted together until deeply golden and irresistibly fragrant. Every single ingredient here is clean and compliant, so you can munch freely without squinting at a label or second-guessing a mystery coating. Store-bought spiced nuts are notorious for sneaking in sugar, soy, or other off-plan additives, which makes a homemade batch like this genuinely worth the fifteen minutes it takes. The olive oil helps the spice blend cling to every nut, so you get that satisfying crunch and full flavor in each bite rather than a dusty, uneven coating. A quick stir halfway through roasting and a patient cool-down on the pan are the only tricks you need for perfectly crisp results. This recipe makes six servings, so it's easy to portion into small bags for grab-and-go snacking throughout the week. Warm, smoky, and just a little spicy — these are the kind of nuts that disappear fast no matter who's in the room.
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6 servings
- 1 ½ cups raw whole almonds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Add the almonds and toss until every nut is evenly coated.
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