I want to talk about nuts today.
The kind you want in your mouth.
Often.
The kind of nuts you can’t help but blindly grab over and over again with the full intention of tossing them down your throat.
On the regular.
The kind of nuts which make afternoon snacking a source of delight.
On a daily basis.
The kind of nuts you want to keep on hand for entertaining.
All sorts.
The kind of nuts which are completely addicting.
In a great way.
The kind of nuts with a hint of sweetness.
Without smacking you in the face.
The kind of nuts roasted to perfection.
Without burning your tongue.
The kind of nuts which leaves you satiated and satisfied.
And with a smile on your face.
You want ♫ Deeez Nuuuts. ♫
- 4 cups of whole natural almonds, unsalted.
- 1 egg white (beaten)**
- 1/4 Raw Sugar*
- Cinnamon, to taste
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- Beat egg white in medium bowl. Add almonds, sugar and cinnamon.
- After mixing together, spread the almonds on a greased cookie sheet and bake for one hour at 250 degrees. Stir the almonds once halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool.
- *The larger crystals in the raw sugar are great for these almonds.
- **Save the yolk and use it in scrambled eggs, an omelet, quiche or frittata.
What’s your favorite seasoning and way to roast nuts?
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
Wouldn’t want too-sweet nuts smacking me in the face! These do look like the perfect nuts! Genius!
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Meghan says
Yep, unless they’re done just right, nuts in your face can be a trying experience.
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Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
YUM! Now my husband will request these….
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Meghan says
As he should. I hope you make them and then share your nuts with him.
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lindsay says
candy and nuts… errr candied. Either way, sign me up. Love a good nut. 😉
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Meghan says
Who doesn’t love a good nut? That’s a rhetorical question by the way.
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Khushboo says
Seriously lol-ing at this post, Meg…love me some nuts, especially when they all toasty! I love ’em covered in chocolate & topped with a dash of salt but these sound pretty up my street too! Happy Friday, love!
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Meghan says
Chocolate salty nuts are equally as delightful.
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Pip {Cherries & Chisme} says
The first three lines already had me cracking up. You are pure brilliance my friend.
These just make me think of Christmas and pure joy…
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Meghan says
Pure brilliance Wow. Now that’s one hell of a compliment. I’ll take it! Thank you.
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Brittany says
I want nuts in my throat often. Deezzz nuts look mighty good. I’d probably want a dash of salt with them too because I really like getting wild with nuts.
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Meghan says
Salty nuts are the best kind of nuts. Next to these of course (shameless self-promotion).
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Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
Ahh Meghan why do you do this to me!? Now I want to eat my iPad! dang these look good!
Trade you some raw choc mulberries for some of your nuts????
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Meghan says
Deal. I’ll give you my nuts in exchange for berries.
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Jhuls says
Just by reading the title, I am going nuts over these. I remember one time when my friend handed me ha handful of candied almonds and I widened my eye on her jsut because she just gave those – I needed more. Glad that you shared a recipe for this. 😀 Thanks for coming and come back next week. Happy FF. 🙂
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Meghan says
You’ll love these then. They are slightly sweet, without being overpowering and healthy to boot.
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Judi Graber says
My family loves candied nuts and they appear regularly around the holidays. But why wait for a special occasion? I need a good almond recipe as most of the recipes I have are using cashews, walnuts or pecans. Thanks for bringing these to Fiesta Friday 🙂
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Meghan says
I need a good walnut recipe. Perhaps you have one I can try…?
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Judi Graber says
If you enjoy herbs try my Lavender and Rosemary Scented Walnuts or Candied Walnuts for Salads 🙂
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Meghan says
I love any kind of candied nut. Thanks for recommending more. 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
So glad to hear your nuts won’t burn my tongue. It’s all fun and games until you have mouth sores.
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Meghan says
Mouth sores are bad. Very bad. I don’t like those kind of nuts at all.
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Cat @ Breakfast to Bed says
I like my nuts hot and spicy.
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Meghan says
I’m not even a little bit surprised. Quite frankly, I expected as much.
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Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
But what if I want nuts smacking me in the face?…. 😆 😆 Sorry, I couldn’t resist 😉 I also probably wouldn’t be able to resist these nuts. You know I’m all about the sweetness, and these are right up my alley <3
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Meghan says
Yep, and these are Spoons approved, meaning you can eat them. No pesky peanuts here.
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Amanda says
Oh wow, these are one of my favorite winter treats!! I love that you used raw sugar… YUM!!!
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Meghan says
The raw sugar crystals are so much larger than fine sugar so it adds an extra bite.
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Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
I always want nuts in my mouth.
Well, just almonds really. Otherwise I’d die. But you know what I mean. These look delicious! My favourite way to make roasted almonds is covered in chocolate. Does chocolate count as a seasoning? 😛
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Meghan says
No dying on my watch. These are Amanda and Chelsea approved and edible.
Chocolate always counts.
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danielle says
i love deez nutz!!!! and any nuts that don’t smack me in the face are a bonus. me hitting myself in the face when i miss my mouth don’t count, right? bring on the nuts! i’m diggin this, and might have to try this with some pecans and walnuts as well since i just bought those and they are quite naked.
happy friday my dear!
Meghan says
You can’t be running around with naked nuts. That’s practically indecent. You better get roasting. 🙂
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Shannyn says
Are there ANY nuts one doesn’t want immediately in their mouths???
I thought not.
Heh.
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Meghan says
I’m in full agreement. Heh.
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Arman @ thebigmansworld says
I TRIED THESE AND WANT SOME NOW.
I didn’t know you used raw sugar- No wonder they had a slight molasses taste!
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Meghan says
That’s right. I did share my nuts with you. In fact, I made them specifically for YOU!.
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Aruna says
Simple and super delicious! Happy FF!
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Meghan says
Thanks. Happy FF back atcha.
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Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake says
These look so good! The perfect, yummy snack!
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Meghan says
I could snack on these all day long. 🙂
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Josette says
I can’t even make snacks like this… I am the biggest fan in my house and have no will power not to gobble them all up solo!! Looks SO GOOD!
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Meghan says
Yeah, these go down incredibly easy.
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skd says
Delicious and healthy snack
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Meghan says
Yep, it’s one of the reasons they’re so good.
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Sarah Pie says
I giggled my way through the whole first part of this post, I would expect no less when I see you’re posting about nuts 🙂
Love the detail in the close up shot, it makes these look extra gorgeous.
Meghan says
Gorgeous nuts can be hard to find too. 😉
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