Enjoy these Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds that are a breeze to make and super delicious. These are a healthy comfort snack food made with only 5 ingredients in 20 minutes.
Konrad (my husband) and I like to keep things interesting. Sure, there is a certain comfort in knowing what the next day is going to look like, but we make sure to break out of our routines - at least once in a while.
Two years ago, we left for an extended trip around Southeast Asia. It was a really exciting time with lots of new adventures around every corner. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to go on this adventure with my best friend.
Monopoly Satisfies Part of Our Wanderlust
This week marks 6 months since our return to Canada (we were gone for 1.5 years!). These days it seems we don't have quite as much excitement in our lives. It was time to change that - at least in our own somewhat geeky way. We downloaded the iPad version of Monopoly.
We got the Here and Now: World Edition, so even if we aren't traveling the world right now, at least we can go about owning parts of it 🙂
We played a few heated matches over the Thanksgiving long weekend. In the first round, I took a bad beating. On the next day however, I beat Konrad by far (who claims to never lose at Monopoly)!
I have to admit, I took quite a bit of pleasure in winning.
Snack On These Delightful Treats Anytime!
And while we were playing, I took pleasure in munching on these awesome maple-cinnamon roasted almonds a.k.a. Canadian Moose Droppings. Firstly, because they have maple syrup in them, and secondly because its resemblance is undenyingly obvious. You can image search the second half of the name, if you don't believe me. On second thought, don't! This is a food blog after all. I think this name is funny in such a weird and awkward way, but if this name bothers you, forget you ever read it.
Still, make these wonderful Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds. They are a wonderful comfort snack food on chillier days and unlike most roasted almond recipes these are made entirely without refined sugar.
Recipe
Canadian Moose Droppings – Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Roast the almonds on a dry baking sheet for 10 minutes at 350 F. Stir half way through.
- In the meantime combine maple syrup, oil, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Heat on medium heat and bring just to a boil. Add roasted almonds and stir to evenly coat all the almonds.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out the coated almonds. Return the baking sheet to the turned off oven. Crack the oven door open a little and let the almonds dry and cool in the oven. This makes for a nice and crisp coating.
- Serve the same day, make almond butter or store in an airtight container.
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Adapted from Best Health Mag
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Common Questions
The calorie content of roasted cinnamon almonds can vary depending on the specific recipe and portion size. Typically, one ounce (about 28 grams) of roasted almonds, which is roughly a small handful, contains approximately 160-170 calories.
Cinnamon roasted almonds can have varying sugar content based on the recipe. The sugar content primarily comes from ingredients like maple syrup or other sweeteners used in the roasting process.
For a healthier version, you can use natural sweeteners, like pure maple syrup, which contains about 52 calories and 12 grams of sugar per tablespoon. Keep in mind that the quantity of maple syrup used in the recipe will determine the sugar content of the almonds.
Cinnamon roasted almonds can be gluten-free if you ensure that the ingredients used, such as the cinnamon and any other flavorings, do not contain gluten. Almonds themselves are naturally gluten-free. If you have concerns about gluten, check the labels of any seasonings or flavorings you use, as some commercial blends may contain gluten-containing additives.
To roast Costco almonds, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix the almonds with desired seasonings like cinnamon, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 10-15 minutes until they turn golden and aromatic. Be attentive to prevent overcooking. Once done, let them cool to achieve crunchiness.
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thanks exciting news, happy to be visiting here
Mallory @ Because I Like Chocolate
I dunno, I have never seen moose droppings but I imagine they would be a lot bigger than almonds. Perhaps Canadian deer droppings? Nope...doesn't have the same ring to it, I would stick to moose droppings.
I know it is a stereotype that Canadians and all things maple go hand in hand but even living out west, I love MAPLE!
Regina
Believe it or not, I really did an image search for moose droppings. They are only slightly bigger than almonds but kind of have the right shape. Oh my, I can't believe I just wrote all that on a food blog :S
Let's just agree that almonds and maple syrup and Canada are just AWESOME! 😀
iscribbler
Thank you for giving me my first laugh of the day - Canadian Moose droppings! I love it!! 🙂 I love the flavor combination with these nuts and I'm definitely going to have to give this recipe a go. I've never roasted nuts before (with coatings), so I'm excited to give it a try!
Regina
I am glad to hear you also get a kick out of the name for this snack. There is more people out there sharing my humor than I thought 😀
Definitely try these coated almonds. I love how these are sweet and delicious completely without refined sugar.
Jacquee
Haha! I have had the chocolate coated moose droppings candy, so the name doesn't bother. I actually thought it was hilarious when I first saw them in the store. We like snacking on raw almonds and other various nuts and we love board games! Beaver droppings are good too. 🙂
Regina
I recently saw Beaver droppings sold at our Chapters bookstore, this is where the idea for these was born. Haven't seen actual moose droppings for sale but I am glad to hear my humor (in the name) is shared.
Paula
These look delicious! I love almonds so I am going to make these. Thanks for sharing the recipe. BTW, I think the name for them is great 🙂
Regina
Haha... I am glad to hear that at least a fellow Canadian enjoys the name. Hope you enjoy these almonds too 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes
I haven't made any roasted nuts in a long while.....simply because I have no self control over those heavenly spiced nuts. They are so addictive!
Regina
You are absolutely right Angie, they are super addictive 🙂 The only way I can keep consumption down is by not making too big a batch.