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Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
Raw almonds get coated in maple syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, then roasted until crisp. The result is a lightly sweet snack that keeps well in a jar.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
Why you’ll love it
- Uses only pantry staples already on hand.
- Finishes on one sheet pan with almost no cleanup.
- Cools into a crunchy coating without extra sugar.
- Portions easily for lunchboxes or desk snacks.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Stir almonds, maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla in a bowl until evenly coated.
- 3
Spread the almonds in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
- 4
Bake 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway, until fragrant and lightly browned.
- 5
Cool completely on the sheet so the maple coating firms up.
- 6
Transfer to an airtight container once fully cool.
Pro tips
- Stir halfway so edges do not darken faster than the center.
- Cool fully before sealing or the nuts will soften.
- A light sprinkle of flaky salt after baking adds contrast.
Easy substitutions
- maple syrup
- honey
- almonds
- pecans or walnuts
- olive oil
- melted coconut oil
Storage and reheating
Storage
Store in an airtight jar at room temperature up to 1 week.
Reheating
Not needed; enjoy at room temperature. If soft, re-crisp 3 minutes at 300°F.
Nutrition
Estimates per serving, using standard ingredient averages and rounded to the nearest gram. This is not a lab analysis, and it shifts if you change brands or add sides.
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 11 g
- Fat
- 17 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Budget friendly · Oven · Vegetarian
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