Cinnamon Almonds
Cinnamon Almonds
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Method
- Preheat your oven to 175C and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- In a bowl, toss the raw almonds with the coconut oil until they are well coated.
- Add the cinnamon, sea salt, and vanilla extract to the almonds. Toss again until evenly coated. Spread the almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for about 15-20 minutes, stirring once or twice to ensure even roasting. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
- Once they are golden and fragrant, remove from the oven and let the almonds cool completely on the baking sheet. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Benefits
ALMONDS are high in magnesium, calcium, protein and good fats. These super nuts are the perfect addition to the diet for recovery. They also keep you full and help stabilise blood sugar levels as they are slow burning fuel for your body.
Cinnamon helps to stabilise blood sugar levels.
COCONUT is the ultimate fat. It keeps us full, satiated and helps stabilize blood sugar levels as it is slow burning fuel for your body. Coconut is also antimicrobial so is perfect for keeping any nasty bugs at bay.
Nutritional value Per serve
- Cal 244
- Fat 21g
- Carbs 9g
- Fiber 6g
- Protein 8g