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Try our tamari oven roasted almonds recipe to have a simple, yet filling, snack. Just one handful has 8 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber and 18 grams of healthy fat; talk about a snack that works for you! Whether you use this as a healthy snack for the kids, while following a clean diet, or as a healthy snack for work, these tamari almonds are a winner.

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Tamari Almond Recipe Ingredients

This recipe is so simple, only two ingredients! Yet don’t sleep on this one, it’s a delicious snack that you’ll fall in love with.

  • Raw almonds: Use whole, raw almonds for this recipe. You can find these in any bulk food store or in the nut section of most grocery stores.
  • Tamari: This is a gluten-free version of soy sauce. It still contains soy, so if that bothers you then swap it out for coconut aminos, a similar-tasting sauce without soy. You can find this in the international aisle of your local grocery store, or in an Asian supermarket.

I love the smoky, deep flavor these tamari almonds bring to my day and I can’t get over how simple they are to make.

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How to Make Oven Roasted Almonds

With only two ingredients, you can guess that this is a fairly easy recipe to make. Yet nuts can quickly go from roasted to burnt, so this is not a recipe you want to forget about while in the oven.

oven roasted almonds on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Add raw almonds and tamari sauce to a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly to coat the almonds. There will be some liquid leftover yet that’s okay!
  2. Pour the almonds out onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and spread out evenly. Pour any remaining tamari from the bowl over the nuts to coat. All liquid will be soaked up into the almonds or evaporated during baking, so they won’t stay wet.
  3. Bake 10-15 minutes, closely watching to ensure the nuts don’t burn. Remove from oven and cool completely on the tray. Store in an air-tight container until ready to enjoy.

Tips for Roasting Almonds

1. If the almonds aren’t touching the sauce, then you won’t get the tamari flavor after toasting. Be sure to mix them well, then pour any remaining liquid from the bowl onto the almonds on the tray to ensure they are completely covered.

2. It is easy to burn almonds when roasting in an oven. If you know your oven runs hot, feel free to lower the bake time and check on them frequently to avoid burning.

3. Once roasted, this snack will last a while if you store it in a jar with a tight-fitting lid in a cool, dry place.

4. If you want extra crispy almonds, bake them closer to 15 minutes. Watch closely so you can whisk them out of the oven before they burn.

How to Use Tamari Almonds

While I love snacking on a handful while working or running errands, that’s not all these oven roasted almonds are good for! Roughly chop them once roasted and use as a crunchy topper for a kale caesar salad or mixed in with roasted butternut squash, and they’re a snack that fits right into my grain-free snack ideas.

They make a great addition to a vegan charcuterie board or tossed into a healthy pasta salad. Basically, go nuts! Get creative with how you use them and have fun.

Oven Roasted Almonds FAQs

How long does it take to roast almonds in the oven?

Bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, depending on how hot your oven runs. Start checking on them around the 8-minute mark as nuts can go from done to burnt very quickly.

Do I need to soak almonds before roasting?

No need to soak almonds before roasting. I simply toss mine in a bit of tamari sauce to add a deep, salty flavor, then toss them on a baking sheet and stick them in the oven.

How do you make roasted almonds crispy?

The trick is to get them thoroughly roasted without burning them. I don’t recommend baking at high heat but instead, keep the oven at 350°F. The longer the roast, the crispier they will be. Just keep a close eye on the oven to ensure they aren’t getting too dark, and remember that they will get crispier while cooling on the baking sheet.

colorful snack bowl of roasted almonds recipe on a wooden cutting board.

More Filling Snack Recipes

Snack time is my fav time of day, so you know I’ve got a whole list of go-to recipes to fuel me throughout the day. Here are a few easy ones to get you started:

  • No-bake energy balls: These are so delicious and easy to put together. I keep a freezer stash to take on long runs or toss in the kids’ lunch boxes.
  • Curry Roasted Chickpeas: As light and airy as these feel, they are super feeling! Loaded with protein and flavor, this might turn into your new fav snack.
  • Easy apple donuts: A fun snack everyone can enjoy & top however they want.
  • Healthy granola: This granola is a community fav and goes well with plant milk, on top of yogurt, or just about any way you can imagine using it.
  • Caramel apple dip: A healthy dip for fruit that has the caramel flavor you love yet without any dairy or refined sugar.
  • Garlic Baked Chickpeas: A crunchy + savory snack that’s loaded with protein.

I can’t wait for you to try this simple but irresistible snack. Would you please rate it once you’ve tried it? Add any feedback you have in the comments; we read all of them and love hearing what you have to say!

Small bowl of tamari oven roasted almonds.
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Tamari Oven Roasted Almonds

Jen Hansard
Tamari, the deeper flavored cousin of soy sauce, coats these oven roasted almonds in just 20 minutes. Eat them as is for a quick, crunchy snack or roughly chop them as a savory salad topping.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Heat the oven to 350 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss the almonds with the tamari in a bowl. Spread them on the baking sheet and drizzle any tamari left in the bowl over the top; it will absorb as the almonds toast.
  • Bake until dry to the touch and golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
  • Store in an airtight container.
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Recipe Notes

  • Nut Swaps: Any nut works, or use mixed nuts. Smaller nuts toast faster, so start checking at 8 minutes.
  • Soy-Free: Coconut aminos work in place of the tamari.
  • Flavor Variations: For sweet almonds, toss 1 cup almonds with 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt. For spicy, use 2 teaspoons lime juice and a pinch each of cayenne and sea salt.
  • Storing: Keep the cooled almonds in an airtight jar at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. If they soften, re-crisp them in a 300 °F oven for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25 cups | Calories: 210 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Sodium: 252 mg | Potassium: 272 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 0.4 IU | Calcium: 97 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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I’m the mom who swapped Lucky Charms for green smoothies— and never looked back. Here you’ll find smoothie recipes and plant-based recipes made simple and tasty.

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  1. 3 stars
    Didn’t have nearly enough Tamari taste that we’ve had on tamari almonds before. We added sea salt and cayenne pepper after baking for some added flavor

  2. 5 stars
    Hi Erin, you are so right, this is a great snack to have on hand! I am not a fan of raw almonds, yet I can easily enjoy a handful of these when I’m feeling hungry.

    1. It is such a great snack to have on hand! I’ve started making these and separating them into bags for an easy grab and go option!