This is to be used in the recipe for the Keto Chow Salted Caramel Semifreddo
Keto Candied Almonds
You might want to double this recipe, so you have extra for snacking.
Serving: 1 bunch of almonds
Calories: 80.7kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar style sweetener such as brown Swerve or sukrin gold
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small pan over low heat, then stir in the sweetener, vanilla and salt.
- Stirring constantly, cook the mixture until the sweetener melts and begins to bubble.
- Allow it to cook for about one minute, while continuing to stir.
- Carefully add the almonds and stir to coat them in the caramel mixture. Continue to cook over low heat until the almonds are toasted, and the coating looks like it’s beginning to dry.
- Carefully transfer to a tray lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil and allow to cool completely.
- When it has cooled completely, break it into small pieces.
Notes
Taffiny Elrod February 2019
Nutrition Facts
Keto Candied Almonds
Serving Size
22 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
80.7
% Daily Value*
Fat
7.33
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1.61
g
10
%
Trans Fat
0.08
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.41
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.97
g
Cholesterol
5.08
mg
2
%
Sodium
97.83
mg
4
%
Potassium
80.51
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
10.38
g
3
%
Fiber
1.35
g
6
%
Sugar
0.52
g
1
%
Sugar Alcohol
8.03
g
Net Carbs
1
g
Protein
2.31
g
5
%
Vitamin A
59.31
IU
1
%
Calcium
29.97
mg
3
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 22g | Calories: 80.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.38g | Protein: 2.31g | Fat: 7.33g | Saturated Fat: 1.61g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.41g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.97g | Trans Fat: 0.08g | Cholesterol: 5.08mg | Sodium: 97.83mg | Potassium: 80.51mg | Fiber: 1.35g | Sugar: 0.52g | Vitamin A: 59.31IU | Calcium: 29.97mg | Iron: 0.4mg | Sugar Alcohol: 8.03g | Net Carbs: 1g
Photos by Carrie Brown
Will this work with whole almonds or walnuts?