Do you ever walk by those roasted nut vendors at christmas and smell the amazing spices, but hate all the sugar in them? I’ve managed to develop a recipe for sugar free spiced almonds. These are beautiful to take to a shared meal or pop into a festive jar and give as a gift.
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Sugar Free Spiced Almonds
If you’re wanting to stay on track this Christmas and navigate all the high carb junk food that surrounds you, start by taking your own nibbles for a shared morning tea, lunch, or drinks night.
I find it really easy as I just don’t fancy a mince pie or biscuits any more (now that is life changing in itself), but just avoid all the bread, crackers, cakes etc and go for the meats, cheeses and savoury items.
I have been known to put pesto dip on a slice of ham and roll it up – voila – an instant LCHF snack and no one bats an eyelid.
For more christmas ideas take a look at my low carb Christmas round up.
Sugar Free Spiced Almonds
Ingredients
- 150 g whole almonds
- 2 tsp egg whites
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp mixed spice
- 1 tsp granulated sweetener of choice or more, to your taste
Instructions
- Whisk the egg whites until frothy with a fork in a shallow bowl.
- Pour the whole almonds into the egg white mixture and stir with the fork until they are completely coated.
- Leave the almonds to sit for a while until most of the egg white has soaked into the almonds. The almonds should be coated and sticky, ready for the spices.
- Place the spices and sweetener in a cup and stir to combine evenly, then sprinkle over the sticky almonds.
- Turn gently with the fork so the almonds are coated with the spices.
- Line a baking tray with some kind of non stick liner or non stick baking paper.
- Place the spiced almonds on the lined baking tray making sure they are evenly spaced, and aren't sitting in clumps.
- Bake at 130C/260F for 10 minutes, turning half way through. You only need the egg whites to cook and completely dry out to help the storage. You don't want any dampness remaining or these will not stay fresh.
- Can be stored in a sealed glass jar for up to a month.
Notes
More Low Carb Christmas Recipes
- How to cook the perfect Christmas turkey – with easy to follow cooking schedule
- Low carb Christmas mince pies – perfect for gifts
- Ham and egg cups
- Paleo prawn cocktail
- Salmon & Cream cheese bites
- Curried devilled eggs
- Stuffed meatballs
- Almond and orange flourless cake
- Lemon mini cupcakes
- Walnut & brandy truffles
And if you need even more inspiration after making these sugar free spiced almonds, take a look at my recipe finder, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest pages.
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Shelley says
Libby, thanks for sharing another great recipe. Do you think I would be able to use different types of nuts for this recipe? I am thinking of walnuts and Brazil and macadamia nuts in particular.
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com says
Yes, I am sure any nut would work well in this recipe. Pecans would be lovely too.
Althea says
These sound lovely I’m definitely going to give them a try, if you wanted to make them spicy hot apart from maybe chilli powder which other spices could you use. Thanks for all your wonderful recipes Libby.
Tracey says
Thanks Libby, my junk food addict 14 year old son keeps pinching them from the jar (still warm) yum!
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com says
Excellent result!!! From junk food to these – I’ll take that as a win!
Barbara says
Is Demerara sugar Florida crystal pure cane sugar ok for diabetics?
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com says
Nooooo no no. It’s sugar, pure and simple and will send your blood sugars through the roof. Here’s my Ultimate Guide To Low Carb Sweeteners which is really worth a read. And this page too.
Susie says
Where did u get that cool jar lid?
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com says
Good old Kmart – seriously! It’s funny where I find things.
Dede says
I try not to use any added sweetness (even stevia) how sweet does the stevia make it and how do you think it would taste with no sweetener at all?
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com says
I think it would taste absolutely fine, sweetener is always added according to an individuals taste. We are all so different depending on how long we have been sugar free. Some like more, some like less sweet taste.
Sonya Wilson says
so easy 🙂 and delicious. Thinking I’d like mine with a bit more kick, next time I’m going to add ginger
Julie says
I have never used egg whites, but I’ve cooked them (with spices and sweetener) on the stove in a cast iron skillet. I really would like to try your recipe – do you think I could cook them in a pan on the stove?
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com says
I have never tried to cook these in a pan, you would have to use a really low heat so not to burn the egg whites. The egg whites are just there to help the spices and flavourings stick and go a little crispy. If it works in the pan, come back and let us know 🙂
Lysette says
Mixed spice sounds like it would be Allspice here in USA.
Julie Hawkes says
Hi Libby, this is the third recipe I tried for our early Christmas meal, simply amazing! Thanks, I’m looking forward to a relatively LCHF Christmas.
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com says
Thank you so much Julie for all your lovely comments. Have you seen my low carb christmas round up and how to cook a turkey with cooking schedule. LCHF Christmas isn’t that hard once we think differently. Have a wonderful Christmas day. Libby.
Kelly says
Wonderful! Can’t wait to make these! Are the whole almonds raw or roasted?
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com says
Raw almonds, but you can use roasted as the recipe really only bakes on the spicy coating.
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
Thanks Libby. What a perfect snack for after my family Christmas dinner, where we’re chatting and having coffee. INSTEAD of those unhealthy mints! 🙂
thehomeschoolingdoctor says
Brilliant!
trekkiemaiden says
hi recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of egg whites! Is that all – or did you mean 2 egg whites ( what to do with the rest of one egg LOL)
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com says
Yes just 2 tsp, the almonds only ned to be coated, not drenched otherwise they won’t go crispy and dry out. I used the rest of the egg in my scrambled eggs for breakfast.
Shirley says
Thanks, Libby. Just in time for Christmas.
Liezel says
O guess who is going to make her own and take it with to the Christmas Markets?! Here in Germany everything smells of cinnamon and sugar… and it is o so tempting! Thank you!
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com says
That’s a lovely idea 🙂
Chris Sanchez says
What is mixed spice?????
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com says
You should be able to buy mixed spice in the spice aisle, or you could use a pumpkin pie spice, they are similar. Here is a typical blend of spices used to make mixed spice:
1 Tbs ground allspice. 1 Tbs ground cinnamon. 1 Tbs ground nutmeg. 2 tsp ground mace. 1 tsp ground cloves. 1 tsp ground coriander. 1 tsp ground Ginger.
jill says
is the mixed spice like apple pie spice?
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com says
Very similar. Use whichever spices you prefer.