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 in tact 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
Course Snack
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes minutes
Total Time 13 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 223kcal
Author Allen Campbell
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds, unsalted
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp cacao powder, unsweetened
- 1/4 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)