Cocoa-Coated Almonds *
January 28, 2010 by Shannon
Filed under *S & G Free*, Appetizer, Appetizers & Snacks*, Appetizers/Snacks (Sweet), Holidays*
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Long ago I used to love the Emerald Cocoa Roasted Almonds, but do not eat them anymore as they are not soaked and they contain Splenda (sucralose). I experimented a little and came up with this recipe that uses raw almonds (that are soaked & dried) and stevia powder to sweeten. So they are healing diet approved, meaning you can have them even if you are on a sugar restricted diet (which most of us should try to avoid sugar anyway). These cocoa almonds are so delicious and good for you and make an excellent snack, or addition to homemade trail mix. Feel free to double the recipe if you like.
- 1/2 pound raw almonds (soaked & dried using the Nourishing Traditions
method)
- 1 egg white
- 1 Tablespoon water
- pinch sea salt
- pinch (1/16 tsp.) NuNaturals NuStevia™ White Stevia™ Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Preheat oven to 250F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set a side.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg white and water until frothy. Whisk in the salt, stevia powder, vanilla, and cocoa to combine. Add the nuts and fold in until thoroughly coated.
Pour coated nuts out onto prepared baking sheet and spread out evenly. Bake for 1 hour, rotating 2 to 3 times in-between. Remove from oven, break apart any pieces that are stuck together. Allow to cool completely before storing in an air-tight container.
*Nuts are even better after stored for 1 or 2 days, as the coating dries out a little more, and they are even tastier.
Makes 1/2-pound.
*Healing Diet Approved
