Rosemary Roasted Almonds

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This recipe comes as a inspiration from one of my favorite distilleries in Longmont, Colorado! They serve a mix of bar nuts alongside your drink and they are ADDICTING. The first time I had them I about lost it, I had to get the recipe asap. Low and behold, months later I was able to find a copy of the recipe online! Fate was in my hands. The first time I made them at home I was taken back to that day I fell in love.

These Rosemary Roasted Almonds are truly the perfect snack to have on hand. Whether you’re hosting, or just need a protein packed option mid-day, these have you covered. Plus they are incredibly simple to make. If you’ve got 1 bowl and 15 minutes, you’re on your way to making these delicious almonds.

If you’re looking for Game Day snacks try these:

• Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
• Jalapeño & Pepperoni Cheese Loaf
  

Why these Rosemary Roasted Almonds are Worth Making…

• You don’t need fancy equipment — just a mixing bowl and a sheet pan.
• They are the perfect protein packed snack!

Ingredients

• ALMONDS – The stars of the show, I like to use the unsalted and un-roasted kind. These will be labeled raw at the grocery store. I like this brand from Costco!
• BROWN SUGAR – Adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the nuts to balance out the rosemary and salt.
• SALT – Brings out the flavor in the nuts, plus it pairs beautifully with the sugar.
• BUTTER– This helps the brown sugar, rosemary, and salt stick to the almonds.
• CAYENNE PEPPER – A hint of spice adds a nice kick to the nuts. If you like spice, add more!
• ROSEMARY – The co-star of the show, rosemary and nuts are the perfect pairing. Use fresh rosemary, I have not tried dried yet so I cannot say if that will work or not!

How to Make Rosemary Roasted Almonds

1. Roast the almonds – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. On a baking sheet, roast the almonds for about 10-15 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes until golden in color.
2. Prepare your ingredients – In a medium sized bowl combine the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, rosemary, and cayenne pepper. It should form almost a paste.
3. Toss the almonds – While the almonds are still warm, pour them into the bowl with the remaining ingredients. Toss everything together until the almonds are coated evenly.
4. Allow to cool – Allow these to cool down to room temperature. Enjoy!

Rosemary Roasted Almonds

An incredibly simple snack to prepare, and a wonderful high-protein snack to have on hand for game day or any day. Packed with fresh rosemary, a sprinkle of sugar, and a balance of saltiness!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 10

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups almonds
• 2 1/2 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp butter melted
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. On a baking sheet, roast the almonds for about 10-15 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes until golden in color.
2. In a medium sized bowl combine the brown sugar, salt, melted butter, cayenne pepper, and rosemary. It should form almost a paste when it is fully combined.
3. While the almonds are still warm, pour them into the bowl with the remaining ingredients. Toss everything together until the almonds are coated evenly. This should take a few minutes, everything will stick as the almonds start to cool.