I first made a version of this Keto Herbed Almonds recipe for a small family gathering a couple of years ago. I was a new mother, exhausted, and still trying to maintain some semblance of my diet (just low-carb at the time).
It was so quick and easy; I was almost afraid to taste them. It seems everything that is tasty seems to take a million steps and tons of ingredients to make it edible. Boy, was I ever wrong?
These herbed almonds were absolutely delicious. And because I did not add sugar to them, as many other spiced almond recipes do, they were still acceptable on my eating plan. Win-win!
After experimenting lately with Swerve and butter recipes, I decided to add in a little sweetness to help the herbs stick a bit better to the almonds and because…well, Swerve is ZERO calories and ZERO carbs. Come on’, why not?
These strongly spiced, sweet-but-savory Keto Herbed Almonds are an outstanding complement to a wine and cheese party, a family movie night, or just whenever.
I’m going to be taking them with me on my long walks to give me a “boost” in energy when the road seems long and daunting. I’ve been really getting in a lot of miles lately with my Virtual Camino de Santiago Challenge so, I really need something to keep me going. And THIS Keto Herbed Almonds recipe is it.
Almonds are a delicious snack loaded with a massive amount of healthy nutrients. Just look at the nutritional value of almonds! 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of almonds contains 160 calories, 3.5 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein, 14 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of digestible carbs.
Almonds are one of the healthiest tree nuts available. And research suggests that just a handful of daily almonds can promote a healthy heart, decrease weight gain, and fight diseases.
So, after I tweaked this Keto Herbed Almonds recipe a bit, I knew right away that I wanted to share the recipe here. By combining a few herbs and spices to the almonds, you can instantly convert this fiber-rich food into a tasty party snack or an everyday treat. You can test which types of herbs used to find the right mixture and flavor for your palate. PLUS, because there is no sugar added, these are a GREAT snack for all of my low-carb friends. Win!
Keto Herbed Almonds Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw unsalted almonds
- 1 teaspoon minced basil
- 1 teaspoon minced oregano
- 1 teaspoon minced thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced rosemary
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Swerve
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spread the almonds out on a cookie sheet.
- Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until warm.
- In a large bowl, combine the herbs, cayenne pepper, Swerve, salt and butter.
- Toss the warm almonds with herbed butter.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
