Spiced Chocolate with Roasted Almonds Tempering and Flavor Pairing
Written by jheelum basu | October 15, 2025
Crunchy roasted almonds coated in spiced chocolate are all about experiencing a contrasted taste, full of sweet-and-spicy flavour. Be it
hosting a party or simply looking for a nutritious evening snack, these spiced roasted almonds are perfect for every occasion.
Almonds are often considered a healthy snack.
Combining the roasted almonds with a flavorful blend of spices results in a tasty, crunchy yet nutritious treat. The combination of warm spices like cinnamon and cayenne often lends a unique and aromatic twist to the classic roasted almond.
Mixing the roasted almonds with brown sugar, bitter cocoa powder, dark chocolate, cinnamon and cayenne and toasting them in the oven makes this
delicious and healthy snack that is perfect for everyone.
Spicy Chocolate Roasted Almonds: Nutritional Benefits
Besides being a tasty snack, these
spiced chocolates with roasted almonds
are also packed with elements of nutritional value. Often, these spicy chocolate roasted almonds are also paired with pretzels.
While the almonds are rich in heart-friendly monounsaturated fat, protein, fiber and bone-building minerals calcium and magnesium, dark chocolate and cocoa powders are also considered a rich source of antioxidants, minerals, iron, magnesium and copper.
Moreover, the cinnamon and cayenne, which are used for spicing it up, also include a dose of antioxidants. Cinnamon is also believed to help lower blood glucose.
The addition of pretzels often turns out to be helpful, as the combination of protein and fat (from the almonds) and carbs (from pretzels) is considered good for satiety and keeping blood sugar levels in control.
Spicy Chocolate Roasted Almonds: Ingredients
Ingredients
- Egg white- 1
- Water- 1 tablespoon
- Raw almonds- 2 cups
- Brown sugar- 2 tablespoons
- Finely grated dark chocolate- 1.5 ounces
- Cocoa powder- 2 tablespoons
- Cinnamon- 2 teaspoons
- Cayenne- 1/2 teaspoon
- Kosher salt- 1/2 teaspoon
Spicy Chocolate Roasted Almonds: About The Ingredients
Raw almonds-
Raw whole almonds are most commonly used in this recipe owing to their super crunchy texture. However, a similar recipe could be prepared with walnut halves or peanuts as well.
Dark chocolate-
Finely grated dark chocolate is an integral part of the delicious snack as it melts into the roasted almonds and forms a delectable chocolate coating.
Cocoa powder-
Cocoa powder, prepared from ground cocoa beans, is known to enhance the rich, chocolate flavor in this recipe, alongside infusing a dash of bitter taste as it does not contain any sugar.
Egg white -
Raw
Egg whites are whisked until frothy with a little bit of water. This aids the chocolate and spices in sticking to the almonds.
Brown sugar -
Granulated brown sugar is used to add a little bit of crunch, while the molasses in the sugar is also known to enhance the flavor.
Cayenne and Cinnamon -
While Cayenne spices up the recipe, Cinnamon is known to add warmth to these chocolate roasted almonds.
Spiced chocolates with roasted almonds: Step-by-step guide
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees
- In a large mixing bowl, beat egg white and water until the mixture reaches a frothy consistency.
- Almonds are added to the frothy egg white mixture and stirred well.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sugar, chocolate, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt are whisked together.
- Next, using a slotted spoon, almonds are separated from the egg white mixture and placed in the chocolate mixture.
- Almond is stirred well in the chocolate mixture to form the chocolate coating.
- Once again, using a slotted spoon, the almonds are removed from the chocolate mixture and are spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Baking takes 30-40 minutes.
- Stirring is required every 15 minutes until crispy.
- Once baking is completed, the spiced chocolate-coated almonds are removed from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Once cool, store covered at room temperature.
Spicy Chocolate Roasted Almonds Storage
It is recommended to store these spicy chocolate roasted almonds in a lidded, air-tight container in a cool, dark place at room temperature for up to two weeks.
In case of storage for a longer period of time, they can be kept in the refrigerator, as that will help keep the fats in the nuts from going rancid.
Also, these mouthwatering
spiced chocolate with roasted almonds
are also perfect for gifting in little mini-mason jars with a pretty sticker label on them.