Tired of sad, flavorless almonds? Fix that with a bold coffee glaze, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness. These almonds pack crunch, caffeine, and just enough heat to keep things interesting. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or pretending you have gourmet taste. No weird additives, no artificial nonsense—just real ingredients and big flavor. They take minimal effort but taste like something you’d pay too much for at a fancy café. Make a batch, and watch them disappear faster than your morning espresso. If bland snacks bore you, it’s time to upgrade.
Spiced Coffee-Glazed Almonds
Crunchy almonds coated in a rich coffee glaze with warming spices.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- ¼ cup strong brewed coffee
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Heat coffee, sugar, honey, cinnamon, and cayenne in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbly.
- Toss in almonds and stir until coated.
- Spread the almonds on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, stirring once.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and let cool.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 190
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Magnesium: 15%
- Vitamin E: 10%
- Iron: 6%
- Copper: 8%
- Potassium: 5%
