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Paleo Candied Almonds: 5-minute stovetop EASY candied almonds recipe! Learn how to make the BEST vegan candied almonds—sweet, healthy & gluten free!
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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. 1st Annual Beaming Baker Vegan Cookie Countdown
Welcome to the 1st Annual Beaming Baker Vegan Cookie Countdown! We’re starting a new tradition around these parts, and they involve all of the vegan gluten free Christmas cookies. This year, I’ll be sharing 9 new vegan cookie recipes to help celebrate the holiday season with you: from vegan Christmas cookies to vegan holiday cookies to vegan cookies recipes you can enjoy all year long! . We’re gonna count down from vegan cookie #9 to #1, right before Christmas! Are you excited? 🙂
Vegan “Cookie” #2: 3 Ingredient Easy Paleo Candied Almonds Recipe (Vegan, Healthy)
Yep, I snuck in a candied almonds recipe or two… j/k! I also included a fudge recipe and a snack bars recipe in this year’s countdown because variety is the spice of life, baby! 😉
In case ya missed it, here are the other vegan Christmas cookies that I’ve shared so far:
- 9. 3 Ingredient Low Carb Peppermint Chocolate Fudge (Keto, Vegan)
- 8. Sea Salt Thin Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 7. Simple & Easy Vegan Oatmeal Cookies (GF)
- 6. 4 Ingredient Paleo Vegan Cashew Butter Cookies Recipe (Flourless)
- 5. Chocolate Pistachio Healthy Vegan Snack Bars (Gluten Free)
- 4. Amazing Chewy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Gluten Free)
- 3. Salted Tahini Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies (Coconut Flour, Gluten Free, Vegan)
- 2. Today’s Recipe! 3 Ingredient Easy Paleo Candied Almonds Recipe (Vegan, Healthy) – technically not a cookie, but don’tcha love switching things up? 🙂
- 1. BEST Paleo Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)
Easy Paleo Vegan Candied Nuts Recipes
- Skillet Roasted Cinnamon Maple Pecans
- Salted Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters
- 5 Ingredient Homemade KIND Nut Bars
- 4 Ingredient Oven-Roasted Paleo Candied Pecans
3 Ingredient Easy Paleo Candied Almonds Recipe (Vegan, Healthy)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 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
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
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
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This is why you are my one and only go-to maker, baker and creator of the most healthy and delectable goodies; Demeter’s Delicious Delights, that’s what you are!
PS. I go nuts for almonds
Oh my goodness!! I’m actually blushing right now—like tomato red levels here! Hehe. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Alta. It means so much to me. . And LOL on going nuts for almonds! You cracked me up (like a walnut hehehe). Happy Holidays to you. 🙂
The best easy and delicious snack! I am sure that my family will love these!
Yeah!!! Hope you all enjoy!
Candied Almonds are a Christmas tradition in my family! I always eat way too many of them this time of year!
One of the tastiest Christmas traditions ever, in my opinion! 😉
Perfect elegant finger food for our annual party this weekend! Looks like a winning appetizer!
Oh, I love the way you described these candied almonds, Sara! Thanks!
This will make the perfect snack to have out during the holidays!
Exactly! My family’s already snacking on these for extra energy through all the holiday activities! 🙂
This is a superb idea for a healthy treat over the holidays!!
Yep! This time of year, we need all the tasty and healthy snacks we can get! .
I love every ingredient here! What a great recipe for snacks and entertaining!
Exactly! Thanks Andrea!
Just look at these – such a great snack to make in advance. I would definitely make a big batch and enjoy them slowly every single day. Great recipe.
Oh yes, that is exactly what I do! So great to have on hand! .
Love this recipe! These were so easy and had the best flavor! Will definitely be making again!
That’s awesome Kim! Woohoo!
Wow, these look fantastic and are sooo easy! I don’t know what I like most, it the fact that there are so few ingredients or that they are a change from the endless cookie baking! Thanks for sharing.
Haha so glad you’re enjoying the recipe Paula! Sometimes, a few candied nuts are all you need to bring a little extra cheer into your holiday baking! .