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Cacao Almonds

This healthy, antioxidant rich snack has become a go-to for many of my clients. Cacao (pronounced Cu-COW) comes from the same tree as cocoa, but skip out on the roasting and chemical processing that cocoa undergoes.

Therefore, it’s nutrient dense profile – especially those flavanols, are kept intact allowing it to remain on top of the superfoods list. Raw cacao has a long list of potential benefits including blood pressure reduction, improved insulin resistance and protection from free radicals and pre-mature aging.

Cacao Almonds

Cacao Almonds

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Course: Snack
Keyword: cacao almonds
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Allen Campbell

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw almonds, unsalted
  • ½ tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp cacao powder, unsweetened
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F
  • Spread almonds in single layer across baking sheet
  • Baked for 8-9 minutes until lightly roasted
  • Remove from oven and allow almonds to cool for a few minutes, then place into mixing bowl
  • Pour coconut oil over almonds and mix until lightly coated
  • Add cacao powder and salt. Mix until evenly and generously coated (add more cacao if needed)

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1.5mg