3 Ingredient Easy Paleo Candied Almonds Recipe (Vegan, Healthy)

Paleo Candied Almonds: 5-minute stovetop EASY candied almonds recipe! Learn how to make the BEST vegan candied almonds—sweet, healthy & gluten free! 

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What’s the holidays without a little something sweet and a little something crunchy? 😉 For the 2nd to last recipe in the 1st Annual Beaming Baker Vegan Cookie Countdown, I thought I’d share something a little different… just in case you got tired of all the cookie recipes. (Is there such a thing?) Anywho, keep up-to-date with all the recipes I’m sharing during the countdown by checking back in the blue box right above the recipe. I’ll update all the new recipes I’m sharing for the countdown! Now… let’s get started!

This time of year, I always get super nostalgic and wistful about past years’ holiday gatherings. There’s always so much laughter, playful ribbing, arguing (hey, that’s family for ya) and so many hugs and even more eating.

One of my family’s very favorite holiday treats are candied nuts! Right behind  paleo almond flour cookie dough bars, gluten free vegan granola and peppermint crunch bars, of course. But their top favorite is the candied nuts, every time. They’re always the thing every one of my three sisters and three brothers-in-law reach for. Heck, candied almonds are always the thing that everyone secretly hides their stashes of in hopes that no one will eat their share.

Ahhh… family: it’s all about sharing. And, simultaneously defending your stash of yummy goodies! 😉

This year, I’m sharing one of my new favorite candied nut recipes to make for my family: Paleo Candied Almonds!!

Paleo Candied Almonds Recipe

This paleo candied recipe is a huge hit with my family this year…and I hope it will be with yours, too. 🙂 Everyone will think you spent hours working on your delightful homemade gift of paleo candied almonds, when in fact, you spent only 5 minutes making it!

With just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of cook time, you’ll be sharing the edible gift hit of the year. (I know, edible gift hit sounds so weird…like some kind of gaming thingy.) Ahem! What was I saying? Yes, these vegan candied almonds are beautifully, glossily coated in a sweet layer of crunchy goodness. And hey, if you wanna sprinkle salt on there and gift the perfect sweet & salty gift, you do you! Or, try these sweet & salty nut clusters!

Easy Vegan Candied Almonds – Just 3 Ingredients!

Yep, all you need are 3 simple ingredients to make these paleo vegan candied almonds! Psst… they’re gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free too!

• Ingredient 1: Almonds
• Ingredient 2: Pure Maple Syrup
• Ingredient 3: Pure Almond Extract

How to Make Candied Almonds Paleo Vegan

Learning how to make candied almonds paleo and vegan is super easy! All you have to do is toss almonds, maple syrup and almond extract into a skillet over medium heat. Stir the almonds until nearly all the maple syrup is gone. Then, pour your paleo candied almonds onto a prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool and enjoy!

Recommended Tools for Easy Paleo Vegan Candied Almonds

Click the links below to explore the tools & ingredients I used to make this vegan paleo candied almonds recipe!

• Baking Sheet: One of the most reliable, pieces of kitchen equipment I own. I’ve been using these pans for years, and they’ve never let me down.
• Unbleached Parchment Paper: I love using parchment paper to line my baking sheets. This parchment paper is awesome because it’s unbleached! It’s amazingly easy to use, keeps whatever you’re baking from sticking to the sheet, and is wonderfully easy to clean up.
• Heatproof Spatulas: These spatulas changed my life. They’re heatproof and have sturdy bamboo handles. Great for all kinds of high-heat baking and cooking activities.
• Where to Buy Ingredients: Dry Roasted Unsalted Almonds | Pure Almond Extract | Pure Maple Syrup

Are you ready to wow your fam/tear them apart via all the fighting that’s gonna happen over these paleo candied almonds?!? J/K. Make a double batch. Trust me. 😉 I’m so happy to be here, sharing in the joyful holidays with you and your loved ones (including ourselves!!). Wishing you and your family a wonderful, safe and happy holidays! ‘Til the next kitchen adventure…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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Servings: 8 -12 servings

3 Ingredient Easy Paleo Candied Almonds Recipe (Vegan, Healthy)

By Demeter Trieu

Paleo Candied Almonds: 5-minute stovetop EASY candied almonds recipe! Learn how to make the BEST vegan candied almonds— crunchy & sweet, healthy & gluten free!

Prep: 2 minutes mins

Cook: 5 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Pure Almond Extract
• Unbleached Parchment Paper
• Dry Roasted Unsalted Almonds 2lbs
• 4oz Prep Bowls
• 4-Event Timer
• Pure Maple Syrup

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 cups roasted, unsalted almonds
• ▢ 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• ▢ 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
• ▢ ½ teaspoon sea salt, optional
• ▢ Optional: sprinkle with sea salt while cooling

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Instructions 

• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
• Add all ingredients (almonds, maple syrup, almond extract and salt, if using) to a large or medium nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Using a heatproof silicone spatula, stir until well mixed and almonds are fully coated.
• Stir occasionally, making sure almonds roast evenly on every side. Frequently scrape down the skillet to ensure the maple cooks onto the almonds.
• When the maple syrup is nearly gone (about 5-9 minutes), begin to stir frequently. Stir until almonds start sticking together in clumps—being careful not to burn.
• Pour almonds onto the prepared baking sheet, placed on a cooling rack or towel. Spread into an even layer, with empty pockets at regular intervals to let air through. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes. Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt. Storing instructions below. Enjoy!
• Adapted from my Oven-Roasted Paleo Candied Pecans.

More Delicious + Healthy Nut Recipes

• Sweet & Salty Nut Clusters
• Homemade Chunky Paleo Granola with Clusters
• 3 Ingredient Homemade KIND Coconut Almond Bar Recipe

Notes

• Where to Buy Ingredients: Dry Roasted Unsalted Almonds | Pure Almond Extract | Pure Maple Syrup
• Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.
• Recommended Tools: Unbleached Parchment Paper | Heatproof Silicone Spatulas | 4oz Prep Bowls | My Favorite Kitchen Timer | Super Cute Gift Tins

Course: Healthy Desserts, Snacks

Cuisine: American

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