Dry Roasted Ranch Almonds

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I don’t know about you, but I am a professional snacker. Like if you could get paid for snacking, I would be the CEO.

When I’m breastfeeding, I am hungry all the time and being keto and paleo, I need snacks that won’t kick me out of ketosis, and are good for me…and easy to make and take because I’m a busy mom and I don’t have time for nonsense.

I love flavored almonds, but the store-bought kind are typically filled with junk like maltodextrin and sunflower or canola oil. I’m not about that life. So I set out to make my own.

And *spoiler alert*….THEY ARE SO EASY and YUMMY!

Dry roasting almonds is as simple as putting them on a pan in the oven(while it’s on, of course) and watching and smelling them as they toast. It’s a relatively quick process, and you’ll want to keep watching them because the difference between nicely roasted and burnt can be just a few minutes. Mine usually take about 15 minutes at 350, but my oven is literally older than me(it’s 32 years old. And yes, I have no idea how it is still working), so it’s not always the most reliable with very touchy things like roasting almonds.

And the seasoning. Let. Me. Tell. You. It is so simple and so tasty. Once you realize how simple ranch seasoning is, you’ll be putting it on everything. Like chicken, bacon, popcorn(if you eat it), veggies, EVERYTHING. It’s a staple in our household.

I use avocado oil to coat my almonds in mainly because it’s fairly flavorless and one of my favorite nutrient-dense fats to use, but you could use coconut or olive oil, just know that it may change the taste and may need slightly less or more.

These ranch almonds are just the right snack for waiting in those pick-up lines at school, packing in lunches, or eating while you binge Gilmore Girls and the Office on Netflix. Just me?

Let me know what you think in the comments below! And keep your eyes peeled for future flavor combinations.

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Ranch Seasoned Dry Roasted Almonds

These savory almonds are one of the best snacks to munch on when you're on the run! Or when you're watching Netflix.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Cuisine: American
Keyword: glutenfree, Healthy, keto, lowcarb, Paleo, ranch, snacks

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Raw Almonds
  • Avocado Oil Spray
  • 1/2 tsp Avocado oil you can also use olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp dried chives
  • 1/4 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/8 tsp dried dill
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan salt

Instructions

  • First, preheat your oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Next, you will spread out your almonds on the baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes, shaking the pan gently halfway through. Make sure that your almonds are whole. Sliced almonds will roast faster and could burn. You will know they're done when they start to turn a nice warm brown color. Almonds can burn easily, so watch them closely.
  • While they are baking, add your seasonings to a small mixing bowl and stir.
  • Immediately after removing your almonds from the oven, spray them evenly with your avocado oil spray.
  • Next, add your almonds to the bowl with your herbs and spices and mix, making sure they are well coated. Add approx. a 1/2 tsp of additional oil after coating and mix again.
  • Spread the almonds back on the baking sheet to dry.
  • After 10 minutes, use a spoon or spatula to transfer to your jar of choice.
  • Enjoy!!