Best Skinny Sweet Almond Snack Mix Recipes

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ALMOND SNACK MIX



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Sliced almonds and almond extract set this crunchy Chex mix apart. Lisa Hess, Bountiful, Utah, says, "Be forewarned...once you start eating it, you can't stop!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 5 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (17.6 ounces) Rice Chex
2-3/4 cups sliced almonds
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Place cereal and almonds in a large bowl; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 250° to 266° (hard-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Pour over cereal mixture; mix well. Spread onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets; cool. Toss to break apart. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEET AND SPICY ALMONDS



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An addictive snack that's great for parties or just having around the house--you'll be amazed how quickly they disappear!

Provided by katiebecck

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 ½ cups whole almonds
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the almonds onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 10 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake: they burn quickly.
  • Stir together the sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Stir together the water, honey, and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the mixture begins to bubble, stir in the toasted almonds until evenly moistened. Pour the almonds into the sugar and spice mixture, and toss until evenly coated. Spread onto baking sheets in a single layer, and cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 288.5 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

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