Umami Almonds
All of your flavor senses will be stimulated by this salty, smoky, sweet and spicy snack. The nuts and seeds provide protein, healthy fats and minerals, while the honey is a great source of antiseptic phenols and antioxidants. These uniquely flavored, addictive nuts will be your go-to goodie!
Umami Almonds
Each of your flavor senses will be stimulated by this salty, smoky, sweet and spicy snack.
Ingredients
- 4 cups raw, unsalted almonds
- 1/8 cup honey (Preferably buckwheat, but any type is fine)
- 1/8 cup chili pepper-infused honey (I like Mike’s Hot Honey or Bee’s Knees Spicy Honey)
- 1/8 cup sesame seeds (Best is a mixture of 50:50 blackandwhite. You can also add some poppy seeds)
- Smoked sea salt, to taste (I recommend Alder Smoked)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt the two types of honey together until syrupy but not bubbling.
- Combine honey and almonds in a bowl. When almonds are coated, incorporate the sesame seeds.
- Turn mixture onto the baking sheet, and spread into a single layer as even as possible.
- Place in oven for 10-12 minutes, or until well roasted. (It’s a good idea to flip the almonds once, halfway through.)
- Remove from oven, slide the parchment paper off the pan and allow the almonds to cool slightly.
- Sprinkle sparsely with smoked sea salt.
- When completely cooled, break up almonds and transfer to an airtight container.
