Last month when I presented at the Salt Lake Home Show I made a Healthier Zupas Nuts About Berries Salad Copycat and topped it with these Maple Candied Almonds. The crowd went WILD for these! What I love about them is that they are completely guilt free!! There is not a stitch of refined sugar to be found anywhere. Don’t get me wrong, I love me a good candied almond – BUT when you are trying to remove refined sugar from your diet, you’ve got to have alternatives that are delicious and just as good if not BETTER than the sugary sweet version.
These candied almonds are the perfect addition for any salad, but also really delicious in desserts. I’m excited for Thursday’s recipe (you’ll have to come back any see!) where I will use these in a delicious healthy treat. They are simple to make and I can personally guarantee {{can I say that?!?}} that anyone who tastes these will fall in love immediately!
Maple Candied Almonds
If you love candied almonds, you MUST try this healthierMaple Candied Almonds version! They are absolutely divine and made with ZERO refined sugar!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. unrefined coconut oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 c. sliced almonds
Instructions
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In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt coconut oil . Add maple syrup and vanilla; stir well.
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When bubbling, add almonds and stir to coat evenly. Stir constantly for about 5 minutes, being careful to not burn them.
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Remove pan from heat and transfer almonds onto wax or parchment paper to cool. Cool completely.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Feel Great in 8
Need a great salad to top with these Maple Candied Almonds? Try this:
Oh nuts! They’re so addicting… Why not add a little sweetness to make them even more so, LOL!
Yvonne
You aren’t kidding!!!! At least they aren’t covered in sugar, a little less guilty ;)
These look great. I looove putting candied walnuts on summer salads so I’m gonna start trying this too. Yum.
Yvonne
Yes, this would be great!! Let me know what you think :)
Looks delicious! I have big bag of sliced almonds in the pantry. Can’t wait to try this! Pinned for this weekend.
Yvonne
They are SO delicious! I can’t wait for you to try, you will fall in love!