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Spiced Almonds

Published: Sep 24, 2017 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Jun 17, 2021 · 519 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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These Spiced Almonds are a delicious addition to your salads and also make a great snack!  Be careful though. Roasted Spiced Almonds are crave-worthy.  A bowl of these will disappear in a flash, so make sure that you make enough if you are entertaining.  
Shot of Spiced Almonds in a small bowl on a red and white tea towel.

Of all the foods I would be lost without, I'd have to say nuts would be near the top of my list. (Wine and coffee don't count as foods, right?)

They make near-daily appearances in my salads and are also my go-to snack.

I often buy my nuts raw, and I'm quite happy to eat them this way. However, being a salty girl, I enjoy them much more when they are seasoned.

The problem is that most commercially prepared nuts have ingredients in them that are questionable.  And they aren't exactly budget-friendly.  (Especially when there are teen and tween boys involved.)

Lately, I've been playing around with various nut seasonings, and it has become a regular thing around our house. It is so simple to do in the slow cooker, and I love that I'm saving money AND in control of every ingredient that goes into them.
Spicy Slow Cooker Almonds in a small bowl on a red and white towel These Spicy Slow Cooker Almonds make a great snack. They are the kind of thing you want to have on hand when you are entertaining or during the holidays when house guests arrive. I always feel so on the ball when I have homemade snacks like this.

(No one needs to know you spent all of 5 minutes on them!)

Seriously guys.  This is one of the easiest snack recipes ever.

By the way, if you are looking to make a salad special this is a great way to accomplish that! I especially like these with a soft cheese like goat cheese and a little sweetness from fresh or dried fruit.

Close up shot of Spicy Slow Cooker Almonds

Tools for Making this Spiced Almonds Recipe:

  • Slow Cooker

Spiced Almonds

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5 from 3 votes

Spiced Almonds Recipe

These Spicy Slow Cooker Almonds are a delicious addition to your salads and also make a great snack!  This slow cooker snack recipe is one you will love! 
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time2 hrs 50 mins
Total Time2 hrs 55 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy
Keyword: spiced almonds recipe
Servings: 16
Calories: 226kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole raw almonds
  • 2 ½ tablespoons coconut oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place the lid on your slow cooker and turn to high. 
  • Heat for 25 minutes. Add almonds, oil, garlic, paprika, onion powder, sea salt and ground pepper. 
  • Reduce heat to low and cook for 2 hours, stirring often.
  • Turn heat to high and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring often. Serve warm or cool.

Notes

Variations for Spiced Almonds

  • In place of the smoked paprika and onion powder add in 1 ½ tablespoons dried rosemary.
  • In place of the smoked paprika and onion powder add 1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme and 1 tablespoon fresh minced rosemary.
  • Omit the paprika and onion powder and use 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground all spice and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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About Wendy Polisi

Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 10 & 11 and my late life princess is 3. Firm believers in lifestyle design, our family has been location independent since 2008. Join me to read about our adventures in the kitchen…and out!

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Comments

  1. Rebecca P.

    October 22, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    I think I must try some slow cooker nuts!

    Reply
  2. Melanie Flinn

    October 22, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    I love just about any slow cooker recipe. Who would've thought to put nuts in there? Genius and perfect for the busy holidays.

    Reply
  3. Serena Ball

    October 22, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    I ALWAYS burn nuts in the oven. But this is genius! I can do this. In fact I can't wait to do this.

    Reply
  4. wendy

    October 22, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    5 stars
    yay for the slow cooker! I've not done this and often crave seasoned nuts in the summer--perfect! Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Debi

    July 06, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    Do you need to put paper towels in lid to soak up moisture? I have to do this when I do chex-mix in crock pot

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      July 06, 2018 at 1:17 pm

      I didn't but you certainly could if you wanted to!

      Reply
  6. Stephanie J

    December 20, 2018 at 2:12 am

    5 stars
    These were excellent. I added a couple of dashes of cayenne but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. I plan on making it over and over. Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      December 20, 2018 at 12:11 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed them! I am actually making them for Christmas Eve to add to a cheese plate.

      Reply

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