Easy Candied Almonds
These Easy Candied Almonds only contain 5 ingredients and are made on the stovetop in 15 minutes flat! They're the perfect salad topper or snack! Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free & paleo-friendly!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 1 TBS coconut oil
- 2 TBS Granulated Sugar ((Coconut Sugar for Paleo))
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ - ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper, set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl mix together sugar, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a small fry pan (https://amzn.to/2GNKIfl) over medium heat, melt the coconut oil.
- 4
Add slivered almonds and stir until they are all coated with the coconut oil.
- 5
Add dry ingredients and stir until evenly distributed.
- 6
Cook for 5-7 minutes over medium heat, stirring every minute, until almonds are golden-brown.
- 7
Once all the almonds are browned, pour them onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them into one even layer.
- 8
Allow nuts to cool to room temperature (they will crisp up as they cool).
- 9
Once cooled, break them apart and enjoy on top of a salad or as a yummy snack!
- 10
Store in an airtight container at room temperature!