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    Home » Diet » Gluten Free Recipes

    Spiced Almonds

    5 from 4 votes
    Posted September 24, 2017 (last updated June 17, 2021) by Wendy Polisi

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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 4 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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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Rebecca P.

      October 22, 2015 at 6:13 pm

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

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    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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