Spicy Almonds

Nuts are a great snack and an easy to grab and go pick me up when you're ketoing. 

You can use any nut in this recipe, just make sure you choose one of the lower carb options.  I had almonds on hand and even though they aren't the lowest on the list.  Just a couple little bites does the trick for me.

Spicy Almonds

Serves 8 (3/4 oz servings, approx 20 almonds)

Ingredients:

6 oz whole raw almonds

1 Tbsp butter

1 tsp pink salt

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp - 1 tsp paprika (you can also use chili powder)

1/2 tsp - garlic powder

Directions:

Melt the butter in a skillet on medium low heat, stir in the spices, add the almonds or nut of your choice and mix them together until they are coated with butter and spices.  You only want warm the nuts.  Be careful that you don't burn them.  It only takes a couple of minutes for them to warm up.

Transfer the almonds to a plate lined with parchment paper and let the cool and dry.  

Store them in the original container or an air tight jar.  

Really tasty!  

Nutritional Value per serving (approx 20 almonds) :

calories - 145; fat 12.3 ;total carbs 4.6; fiber 2.3; net carbs 2.3; sugars 1.5; protein 4.5