Cinnamon Roasted Almonds - Easy to Make Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Do I need to soak almonds before roasting? ›

Soaking and roasting almonds

They can also be soaked and then roasted. Soaking almonds is said to be beneficial to digestion and increase the availability of nutrients in nuts, yet anti-oxidant vitamin E can be lost at the higher temperatures required for roasting.

Natural almonds can be stored for two years or more when their freshness and shelf-life is maximized by placing them in the refrigerator or freezer. Roasted almonds can stay good for up to a year in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

Improves digestibility: In terms of digestion, soaked almonds are better than raw or roasted. Anything that we soak, be it almonds or any other thing, is easy to chew and softer for the digestive system to break down. Almond is a rich source of antioxidants and when we soak them, the benefits multiply.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Add whole, slivered, or sliced almonds in a single layer. Roast whole almonds 10 to 15 minutes or slivered and sliced almonds for 8 to 12 minutes.

There are two types of roasting: dry roasting and oil roasting. Dry roasting is a type of roasting in which no oil is used, whereas oil roasting is just that - when oil is used in the cooking process.

Roasting at a temperature below 265°F (130°C) will minimize acrylamide formation in roasted almonds. It is advisable to roast almonds at a lowest temperature possible for a light or medium- roasted product to minimize acrylamide formation. Estimated dietary exposures of acrylamide from roasted almonds are very low.

You can eat them raw, soak them overnight and peel, peel the skin the next morning and eat them. You can add them to your oatmeals, yogurt bowls, smoothies, desserts and so much more. You can also consume almonds in the form of almond butter.

Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it melts. Add the almonds and stir to coat them all over. Cook, stirring frequently and watching carefully so that they don't burn or over-brown. As the nuts begin to brown and smell fragrant, watch carefully so they don't burn and stir constantly.

How do you get seasoning to stick to roasted almonds? Coat the almonds with beaten egg whites, then sprinkle with desired seasoning and toss until evenly coated.

Toast Almonds on the Stove Top

Set a medium to large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the almonds. After 30 seconds, stir the almonds, trying to flip them over so that they are evenly browned, until fragrant and mottled with brown spots, 11 to 12 minutes.

Do cinnamon roasted almonds go bad? ›

If you have bought roasted nuts, make sure you check them regularly, however, as they do not tend to last as long as raw nuts. Try to consume roasted nuts within two weeks, if stored at room temperature.

They contain high amounts of calcium, vitamin E, potassium and magnesium and some research suggests that consuming almonds daily may help reduce blood levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides. Eating too many, too often, however, can affect the efficiency of the liver and contribute to kidney stones.

When compared ounce for ounce, almonds are the tree nut highest in protein, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, riboflavin and niacin. Just remember 1-2-3. 1 ounce of almonds, or about 23 almond nuts, is the ideal daily portion recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Once those almonds have soaked overnight, or for 12 hours, they will have plumped up. Pour the almonds and their water through a colander, letting it sit for a minute as you get the parchment paper, and baking sheet prepared.

Soaking almonds before eating them can increase their nutrient absorption and make them more digestible. Soaking almonds overnight can also help to break down the hard outer shell, making them easier to chew and less likely to cause digestive issues.

In addition if the almonds are soaked long enough they will swell in size, and it will change how dense they are after roasted. 10 minutes won't swell the almonds much at all. If you prefer this, use a warm water and soak 20-30 minutes.

I can't speak to the trustworthiness of the various sites I discovered and their claims about phytic acid and neutralized enzymes, but I can tell you this: Soaking your nuts before you roast them will greatly enhance their flavor.