I have a new addiction. It happens to be to these Pumpkin Pie Roasted Almonds.
I…I….I…..just don’t know what to say. They are perfectly crunchy, pleasantly pumpkin-spiced, and they have a great balance between salty and sweet.
These almonds are subtle. They don’t walk into a room and yell obnoxious things, but rather they are comforting and pleasant to be around. This is why I have been keeping a little jar of them with me at all times.
When I’m bored and need something to crunch on, there they are.
When I’m craving something sweet, yep, right by my side.
When I’m needing a pick-me-up or something to hold off the hunger for just a little while longer, I’m prepared.
Plus, if you are like me and are completely obsessed with any and all things pumpkin, these treats might keep you from consuming the following items: 3 pumpkin lattes, a pumpkin glazed scone, and numerous slices of chocolate chip pumpkin bread, throughout the day.
What I’m saying is that you should probably make these. Like now.
Pumpkin Pie Roasted Almonds
Yields 2 cups
Ingredients:
2 cups of raw almonds
1 egg white
1 tsp water
2 Tbsp canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp of vanilla extract
3 Tbsp of maple syrup
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsps ground cinnamon
2 1/2 tsps pumpkin pie spice
dash of nutmeg
3/4 tsp sea salt
1 ½ Tbsp ground flaxseed
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a small mixing bowl whisk the egg white, water, vanilla, and canned pumpkin, until a little foamy and the pumpkin is fully mixed in. Add the maple syrup, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ½ tsp sea salt and ground flaxseed and whisk to combine.
Place the almonds into a medium bowl and add the spiced mixture. Mix well to coat each almond. Spread the almonds evenly onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt (about ¼ tsp). Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool and snack away!
Store in an airtight container. Best consumed within a week, but they will last longer.
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