Almonds! ~ Eating The Sky

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Almonds!

One of my favorite things to make cheap on the fly are tamari almonds. Also up there are cocoa dusted almonds.  Almonds are my second favorite nut (next to the cashew, duh!) simply because they are so healthy. Did you know that almonds are a much better source of calcium than milk? Almond milk is pretty good for cereal and eliminates the cholesterol and fat associated with milk. It is much easier for your body to digest. Almonds have a decent amount of protein and are also believed to be cancer-fighting.

Enough health talk. These tasty finger fondlers are fantasticly infused with flavor from my slightly ferral food facilities, meaning I threw together a bunch of stuff from my cupboard to help elevate the taste of the almonds I am about to enjoy by the handful.

Cocoa Almonds: Heat a skillet on medium. Add a tablespoon of butter or oil. Add a tablespoon or so of sugar and a 1/4 cup of water. About a minute after the sugar is melted add the almonds and toss to coat evenly until almonds dry up for the most part. Put on a plate to cool and stick in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes. Put some cocoa powder in a bowl (with a touch of powdered sugar if you have it) and toss the semi-cooled almonds in the cocoa until evenly coated. You don't have to use your hands. Cool in the fridge for a few more minutes and enjoy.

Tamari Almonds: Heat skillet on medium. Add a tablespoon of butter or oil. When melted add the almonds and toss to coat. Heat almonds while tossing occasionally. Remove pan from heat for 30 seconds then add a tablespoon of tamari and toss to coat evenly. Add a teaspoon or so of honey and toss. Add chinese five-spice and toss. Cool on a plate in the fridge or freezer and enjoy!

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