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I’m always looking for healthy ways to satisfy my chocolate cravings. After loving these Chocolate Covered Blueberries, I knew I wanted a crunchy version–almonds bring the extra crunch! Do you like having a sweet bite after lunch and/or dinner, too? You’ll love this recipe!
Satisfy your chocolate cravings with these healthy and satisfying chocolate-covered almonds! They are crunchy, chocolatey, and super easy to make. Oh, and that sprinkle of sea salt – it makes them even more irresistible.
This three-ingredient recipe is perfect for sharing! Double (or triple) the batch to share with a crowd. You can also pack them nicely and give them as gifts to your friends and family. Kids love them, too! I think it’s the best way to get them to eat almonds.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It Always Turns Out Right: Sometimes, things go wrong in the kitchen, no matter how hard you try. If that’s you, no worries! With this recipe, there’s a very low chance of that happening. There are three simple ingredients, and the instructions are easy to follow. I promise there’ll be no mess-ups!
Makes Great Gifts: Everyone loves chocolate. The end! If you’ve been searching for a healthy and easy holiday gift – this is it! It’s great for the holiday gift season, teacher gifts, birthday gifts, or welcoming new neighbors. Find a cute container and you’re all set.
Healthy Sweet Treat: Almonds and dark chocolate are a great combination for a sweet treat that’s actually healthy! Dark chocolate has antioxidants, and almonds have heart-healthy fatty acids. Enjoy your sweet treat knowing it’s bringing you health benefits, too!
Ingredients for Chocolate-Covered Almonds
Bittersweet Chocolate Bars: Use the chocolate from your favorite brand–high quality chocolate will taste better and have a smoother texture. Baking bars are made to melt well. I prefer dark chocolate almonds, but you can use milk chocolate if that’s what you like.
Whole Almonds: I use whole dry roasted almonds for the flavor roasting lends. But, of course, raw almonds will do, too.
Flaked Sea Salt: A little seat salt goes a long way. It’ll enhance the flavor of the almonds and chocolate, making this treat even more irresistible.
And that’s about it! Three super simple ingredients are all you need to make some irresistible, chocolate-covered crunchy almonds.
How to Make Almonds Covered in Chocolate
- Break the chocolate bars into pieces. Place them into a bowl and melt the chocolate over a double broiler or in the microwave.
- Place the almonds into the bowl with the melted chocolate and stir until they are well coated.
- Next, transfer the almond chocolate mixture to a rimmed baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper. For clusters, you can dump all of the almonds on the tray at the same time. For individual chocolate covered almonds, use tongs or a fork to transfer them one at a time so they are separated on the tray.
- Sprinkle the almonds with flaked sea salt.
- Place the tray in the freezer to firm. If making clusters, break them into bite-sized pieces.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Tips and Variations
It is an easy recipe, so even beginners will have no trouble with it. Nonetheless, here are a few tips and possible variations to help you!
- Get high-quality ingredients! This is the secret to making the best chocolate-covered almonds.
- Melt chocolate in the double broiler. It won’t burn this way or seize easily. The microwave will work, but the double broiler is my preferred method.
- I use bittersweet baking bars for this and they give a smooth chocolate coating. If you use chocolate chips, add a little coconut oil to the melted chocolate.
- A little salt goes a long way. I don’t give a measurement, but a touch of sea salt is all you need.
- Pecans, hazelnuts, or other nuts could be used in place of the almonds. You can also try peanuts! They turn out to be addictive, too.
If you’d like a more subtle almond treat, try these (sugar-free!) Cocoa Dusted Almonds. They are fantastic.
I hope you love these almonds covered in chocolate as much as me and my family do! If you try this or any of my other healthy recipes, please leave a comment and star rating below. It helps other readers know which recipes are tried and true and also helps my recipes be found more easily. I appreciate you! Share your photos of my recipes you make on Instagram and tag me and I’ll feature you!
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Almonds Covered in Chocolate Recipe
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: ~16 servings
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Bittersweet chocolate covered almonds with a touch of sea salt makes the best healthy, sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces/squares
- 2 cups whole almonds
- Flaked sea salt
Instructions
- Break the chocolate bars into pieces. Place them into a bowl and melt the chocolate over a
double broiler or in the microwave. - Place the almonds into the bowl with the melted chocolate and stir until they are well
coated. - Next, transfer the almonds covered in chocolate to a rimmed baking sheet that is lined with
parchment paper. For clusters, you can dump all of the almonds on the tray at the same
time. For individual chocolate covered almonds, use tongs or a fork to transfer them one at
a time so they are separated on the tray. - Sprinkle the almonds with flaked sea salt.
- Place the tray in the freezer to firm. If making clusters, break them into bite-sized pieces.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Notes
Serving size is approximate to give you an idea, but nutritional information could vary based on the size of your clusters, etc.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes chill time
- Category: Snack recipes
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/16 of recipe
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 8.9 grams
- Fat: 13 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3.2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 13 grams
- Fiber: 3.2 grams
- Protein: 4.8 grams
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This chocolate-covered almond recipe is a simple yet delicious way to satisfy sweet cravings while staying healthy. With just three ingredients—chocolate, almonds, and a sprinkle of sea salt—it’s easy to make and perfect for gifting.
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