Are you ready to discover your new favorite Keto Zone snack?

These delicious chocolate covered almonds are full of healthy fats and anti-inflammatory spices.

With hazelnut MCT powder added for a burst of low-carb energy, these ketogenic almonds are great for an afternoon pick-me-up!

They are great for morning, noon, or night.

The almonds are soaked overnight and then lightly roasted. This inhibits anti-nutrients such as lectins and phytic acid as well as making the minerals and nutrients more bioavailable.

Try these awesome ketogenic chocolate covered almonds out today!

Ingredients

1 cup organic almonds
1/4 cup organic chocolate powder
1/4 cup organic cocoa butter (can sub coconut oil or grass-fed butter)
1 scoop hazelnut MCT powder
2 teaspoons organic cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon organic nutmeg powder
1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. In a large jar or bowl cover the almonds with 3-4 cups of filtered or spring water.
2. Allow almonds to soak overnight 8-12 hours.
3. Drain water from almonds.
4. Preheat oven to 350 F.
5. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
6. Arrange almonds in a single layer on the baking tray.
7. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until roasted to desired doneness.
8. Remove almonds from oven and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
9. As almonds cool, melt cocoa butter (or other fat) in a medium sauce pan over low heat
10. Once melted, stir in chocolate powder, MCT, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt.
11. Whisk until well combined.
12. Remove chocolate from heat.
13. Use a fork to dip each almond in to the chocolate and then place back on the parchment paper.
14. Once all the almonds are covered, place almond in the refrigerator to cool for 1-2 hours.
15. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 almonds

Per Serving:

Calories: 148 kcal

Fat: 15 g

Carbohydrates: 6 g

Fiber: 2 g

Net Carbs: 4 g

Protein: 2 g

How did your chocolate covered almonds turn out? Let us know in the comments below!

Recipe adapted from ketosummit.com