Spicy Honey Roasted Almonds – sweet and spicy roasted nuts that are great for snacking, topping of salads, or even giving as gifts!
I am always trying to find healthy snacks that you can just grab and go. Life is busy, so having something that you don’t feel guilty about at your finger tips is important!
Nuts are a great snack, but sometimes they can be boring. I love making homemade roasted nuts at home, you can flavor them however you want! These Rosemary Toasted Almonds are the best!
Almonds are a great snack. They are full of protein, and healthy fats. The pre-made mixes of mixed nuts or spiced nuts are so expensive. They are so easy to do at home, and I am sure they are much better for you.
How to make Honey Roasted Almonds
- In a saucepan melt the honey and cayenne together. You want to make sure the honey is warm, so it easily coats the nuts.
- Mix in the almonds until everything is well coated.
- Next you bake for about 10 minutes until the nuts are lightly toasted.
- After the nuts are toasted remove from the oven and let them cool for a couple minutes.
- Finally toss them with sugar and salt to give them that salt and sweet flavor!
- Allow the nuts to cool completely and then store in an air tight container.
I have been playing with different nuts, and slightly different combinations of my Indian Spiced Nuts lately, but wanted to try something new. My husband likes it spicy, so I thought it was the perfect time to try these. They are great mix of sweet and spicy.
These honey roasted almonds are great to serve as an appetizer or even on top of salads. They are sweet, salty, spicy, and completely addicting!
These really are super easy to throw together. There is about 5 minutes of hands on work, then bake them for 10, let them cool and you are done. Store them in an air tight container and you can snack on them any time!
The recipe can be doubled or tripled so you have a large container of them for the whole family to enjoy. So easy you will be making these all the time!
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Spicy Honey Roasted Almonds
Sweet and Spicy Almonds. A great snack to have on and, or a great addition to your holiday appetizers
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups almonds
- 1 Tbls sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner.
- In a bowl (large enough for the almonds), mix together the sugar and salt. Set aside.
- In a small sauce pot, over medium low heat, melt the honey. Mix in the cayenne. Add the almonds, and stir to coat.
- Spread the nuts in a single layer, onto the lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- Remove from the oven, allow the nuts to cool for a few minutes.
- Add the nuts to the sugar and salt mixture, and toss to coat.
- Pour the nuts back onto the baking sheet, spreading to a single layer. Allow them to cool completely.
- Store in an air tight container.
Notes
Adapted from Lemons & Anchovies
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Jean says
I’m so glad you liked the almonds, Erin. Thanks so much for trying the recipe. My husband and I always have a bowl of almonds on the table–they’re so easy to munch on all day long.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
I remember Jean posting about this! Such a lovely idea to add a spicy punch to the regularly bland tasting almonds! Perfect for salads or as a snack!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
These almonds sound so good, I need to try them out as a holiday appetizer!
Suzanne says
Erin I just bought a big thing if raw almonds so I will be trying these soon for gift giving 🙂
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
These look fantastic Erin!
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
You know how I love roasted nuts, these look amazing!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I love spicy nuts!! lol Yours looks amazing!!
The Café Sucré Farine says
I love how simple these are to make and the sweet/spicy combination of flavors you’ve got going on here. I’m thinking these would be quite addictive!
Camilla @Fabfood4all says
Definitely going to make these over the holidays, normally buy these so look forward to making! Thanks for post:-)
Ramona says
This would make a perfect snack for the pre-Thanksgiving festivities. 🙂 Hope you and your family have a wonderful and delicious Thanksgiving. 🙂
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
I remember Jean’s posting. They are such a perfect snack and I am sure they went quick in your house. Nicely done!!
Patty says
Love, love, love almonds prepared this way!!!
Lora @cakeduchess says
I haven’t made spicy nuts in so long. Probably because I ate the whole thing the last time. This looks fantastic, Erin!
Magic of Spice says
These are a perfect snack for the season 🙂
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
You know what? Candied / roasted / whatever nuts are just evil. I made candied cinnamon maple almonds a few months ago… I don’t even like almonds… but I ate pounds of them. In a few days. I gained like 5 pounds when it was all done. No kidding. EVIL!
But they sure are delicious. 😀
Erin says
HA! That is totally me, no self control 🙂
Jessica | Portuguese Girl Cooks says
I think this would make an awesome gift in a jar for Christmas! No one can ever resist roasted nuts!