 I’m a huge fan of almonds too, they’re my favorite nut!!! Like Nancy said, they are powerhouses of nutrients. But because they’re also calorie dense, be careful of how much you eat at one time.
Here are some of my favorite uses for them:
- Add slivered roasted almonds to salads (available in the produce section).
- Sprinkle slivered roasted almonds over fresh fruit salad.
- Coarsely chop roasted, unsalted almonds and toss into yogurt or low fat pudding.
- Add coarsely chopped almonds to muffins or quick breads (use packaged mixes and substitute applesauce for the oil to make a low fat treat).
- Mix crushed almonds with breadcrumbs and use to coat chicken or fish before baking.
I like to roast my own almonds, the flavor of the freshly roasted nuts is so much better than store bought. I usually roast mine a little darker than what you find in the stores. They are crisp, crunchy, and have a wonderful toasted almond flavor! It’s really easy, just follow the directions below:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spread natural, unsalted almonds onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the desired shade of golden brown.
4. Cool, then store in an airtight container.
-Renee
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