Spiced Roasted Almonds

These Spiced Roasted Almonds deliver a satisfying crunch and are ideal for an afternoon snack. Protein-packed almonds also provide healthy fats and fiber—the perfect filling, satisfying combo. We spice these almonds up with just a touch of brown sugar and plenty of warm flavors from cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and black pepper. Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to ensure a perfect roast on these nuts.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!

• To save time, consider purchasing pasteurized liquid egg whites. However, separating a whole egg is easy, and you can save the yolk to use in salad dressings, mayonnaise, pasta sauces, meatballs and more.
• When baking the almonds, don’t crowd the pan and be sure to stir them very gently to prevent knocking off too much of the coating. Stirring is important, as it helps prevent clumping and ensures that each nut crisps evenly.
• Allow the almonds to cool completely on the pan before snacking. This will help the coating remain crunchy instead of becoming sticky.
• Feel free to substitute the almonds with cashews, pecans or walnuts using the same method. Regardless of which nut you choose, they must be raw and unsalted.

Nutrition Notes

• Almonds are loaded with plant protein, fiber and healthy fats—the perfect combination for weight management, gut health and heart and brain health. The vitamin E in almonds is great for your skin and acts as an antioxidant, helping to calm inflammation in your body.
• The spices in this recipe also have some health benefits. For example, black pepper has been linked to lower rates of breast cancer, cardamom may help lower blood pressure, cinnamon is associated with stabilizing blood sugar, and ginger is well-known for its tummy-trouble-taming effects.