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Sugar cravings. We’ve all had ’em! Maybe you had a long morning of meetings, ate a quick lunch, and at 2 pm, you find yourself hankering for any bit of sweetness you can get your hands on. Or you rushed to work, grabbed a coffee and a pastry to go, and feel hungry an hour later. To prevent these scenarios, it’s best to eat balanced meals with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, as often as you can. But what about when that’s not possible? Or when you are eating balanced meals, but still crave something sweet? Maybe it’s your time of the month, you’re pushing a deadline at work, or you just want a treat.
Instead of denying yourself and overly restricting your food choices (doing so will only make you want that cookie even more), consider reaching for a sweet option that also gives you some nutrients, like these Maple Roasted Almonds!
After all, the key to achieving a balanced diet is to learn the basis of healthy eating, and to practice those principles in a way that includes your favorite foods and treats in moderation. This will look different for everyone, and of course, there are many people who benefit from limiting certain foods. But after some practice, you will find your own balance! If you want some guidance and would like to learn more about nutrition, I’d love to work with you.
Be prepared for the next time your sweet tooth hits with a stash of these Maple Roasted Almonds. Sure, they still have added sugar in the form of maple syrup, but they’re also filled with healthy fats, protein, fiber, magnesium, and calcium. Because of that healthy fat, protein, and fiber, a small handful of these will satisfy your cravings and keep you full until your next meal.
To avoid eating too many, make a big batch and fill small containers with 1 oz portions (~23 almonds). Grab one on your way to work, and keep it in your desk for later.
Maple Roasted Almonds
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Sea salt - to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix almonds with maple syrup until coated. Transfer to baking dish. Make sure almonds are not overlapping. Sprinkle with sea salt to taste.
- Bake for ~15 minutes. Let cool before eating.
Notes
Nutrition
Happy snacking!
Lizzie
Jenny Streit
10/22/2017 at 12:21 pmHow timely! I accidentally bought (actually, Michael accidentally bought) a two-pound bag of raw almonds, instead of a two-pound bag of roasted almonds. I’m going to roast at least a pound of these with the maple syrup! Hope you’re having a blast in NYC!
Lizzie
10/23/2017 at 4:11 pmHahah I’m so glad that this recipe came at a perfect time for you! A great way to use up the almonds :-)!
Will
11/23/2018 at 9:02 amThese are incredible, and super easy. Good addition to anything
Lizzie
11/23/2018 at 9:04 amThanks so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed them.
Pearl
05/10/2019 at 7:06 pmThis may be a silly question, but how long do you put them in the fridge for to stop the stickiness? Or do you store them in there until ready to eat? Thank you!!!
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
05/11/2019 at 10:29 amHi Pearl! Not a silly question at all! I typically just store them in there until I’m ready to eat them, but I’ve found it usually takes about an hour or so for them to harden up and not be as sticky. Hope that helps!
kim
05/15/2019 at 8:53 amMade these several times now and yum! Had some smoked maple syrup too, which was really good. Thanks for an easy and delicious snack recipe.
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
05/15/2019 at 10:24 amThat’s awesome to hear! I bet the smoked maple syrup was such a great addition. Thanks for rating and reviewing the recipe :-).