Cinnamon Toasted Almonds

Cinnamon Toasted Almonds

2 egg whites

6 teaspoons vanilla extract

4 cups unblanched almonds

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; beat in vanilla. Add almonds; stir gently to coat. Combine the sugars, salt and cinnamon; add to nut mixture and stir gently to coat. 

Spread evenly into two greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until almonds are crisp, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 4 cups.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/4 cup) equals 250 calories, 18 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 166 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 8 g protein. 

Recipe source: Taste of Home