Developed for the Almond Board of California by Award-Winning Author and Registered Dietitian, Liz Pearson

These roasted almonds are quick and easy to prepare and taste delicious. Almonds produce more eating satisfaction and feelings of fullness than carbohydrate-rich snacks. Their crunchy texture, along with protein (6 g), fibre (3.5 g) and good fats, make almonds a satisfying snack that can help conquer cravings anytime throughout the day.

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Ingredients:

2 cups (500 mL) whole almonds

1/4 cup (60 mL) maple syrup

2 teaspoons (10 mL) canola oil

2 teaspoons (10 mL) vanilla

1 tablespoon (15 mL) cinnamon

Directions:

Roast the almonds on a large square baking sheet at 350ºF (180ºC) for 15 minutes.

Take the almonds out of the oven.

In a saucepan, mix together the maple syrup, canola oil, vanilla and cinnamon. Heat at medium just until the mixture starts to boil.

Add the roasted almonds to the saucepan. Toss until the almonds are evenly glazed and covered with the syrup mixture.

Cover the baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray with vegetable oil. Spread the maple almond mixture onto the parchment paper and let cool.

Enjoy the same day or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to enjoy throughout the week.

Serves 8 people

Serving size: 1/4 cup (50 mL)

Calories 245 kcals

Cholesterol 0 mg

Fibre 4.7 g

Total fat 19 g

Saturated 1.5 g

Calcium 104 mg

Monounsaturated 12.1 g

Polyunsaturated 4.6 g

Magnesium 99 mg

Sodium 1 mg

Carb 15 g

Potassium 283 mg

Protein 8 g

Vitamin E 9.3 mg

(source-www.newscanada.com)