We're all guilty of snacking every now and again (or if we're being honest, maybe every day). We asked personal trainer and chef Zach Morgan to put together a few snacks for special occasions or really any occasion. These Coca Candied Almonds and quick, simple, store well, and hit that sweet tooth.
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups almonds
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2 tbsp egg whites
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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1 tbsp cinnamon
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pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat the oven to 350F.
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Whisk together dry ingredients (sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon and salt).
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Mix together egg whites and vanilla. Add to dry ingredient mixture and mix until well combined.
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Add almonds and mix until they're well coated in cocoa mixture.
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Spread out onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 35-45 minutes, mixing up halfway through, until the coating has caramelized.
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Let cool for at least 20 minutes.