SPICY COCOA ALMONDS

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This protein-packed snack is great for healthy eating on the go. The cayenne pepper gives these cocoa almonds a metabolism-boosting kick. Store in an airtight container.

Provided by M.Perry

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups raw unsalted almonds
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking tray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Stir and continue baking until fragrant and toasty, about 5 minutes more. Let cool on tray for 2 minutes; pour into a bowl.
  • Add cocoa powder, sucralose, and cayenne pepper. Stir with a spatula until well coated. Pour almonds back onto the baking tray to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

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