Toasted Almonds coated in Tamari Soy Sauce is a naturally gluten free and low carb snack!
When I began my weight loss journey, the hardest thing for me was finding a snack I could eat in between meals that would give me a little boost till dinner, nothing too high in calories AND easy to take on the go. My weight loss plan was keeping me away from processed food items and really watching my carb intake, as well as eliminating sugar.
Any snacks that could keep me from sugary treats I craved, leave me with a satisfied feeling and was healthy were really hard to come by!
I've had a thing for nuts for as long as I can remember, but I always ate the prepared salted kind, which for me, like chips, were not a good match. Without even realizing it I could easily put away at least a cup or more if I had my hand in a jar! (That is so embarrassing to say out loud, but it is the honest truth!)
Raw nuts were always so plain to me compared to the salted kind, but I would eat them occasionally.
It all changed one day when I discovered Tamari soy sauce!
Adding just a tablespoon with the raw nuts made a fabulous snack that I want to share with you.
I make these weekly, but only ½ cup at a time for 2 servings because if I have more available I will most likely eat them. So to help my portion control I make only enough for a serving for me and hubby.
This is really simple so I think you will adore this recipe!
If case you are wondering why I like to use Tamari soy sauce as opposed to regular soy sauces out there, here are the facts for you.
True Tamari soy sauce is a whole lot thicker than the normal soy sauce you've seen or tried. It has a slightly tangier, richer flavor and is very dark in color. It is naturally gluten free, but you need to be careful on the labeling products that state they are Tamari. Some that say Tamari are still fermented with gluten. I am not gluten intolerant, but I just like the flavor better than any other soy sauce I've tired. Also, many soy sauces have corn syrup or some type of sugar in them which I avoid unless it is the fifth ingredient or higher. If you don't have Tamari, try it anyway with your regular soy sauce and let me know what you think!
I guarantee you will never want salted nuts again!
Here's what you do:
The pan will look like it is burned, but don't worry! Just place in under the faucet immediately and it comes off easily!
Place on some parchment paper to cool.
* This is a high fat snack, but you can see it is very low in saturated fat. We all need healthy fats in our diet. This is a great way to get it. Once a week for a healthy treat!!
*This recipe was first published Nov.9, 20111 and updates to the pictures were made today along with adding fresh rosemary in the recipe. It can also be left out if you prefer . I also increased the ingredients to make 4 servings.
Toasted Tamari Almond Snack
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 2 tablespoon Tamari soy sauce
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
Instructions
- Toast the almonds in a dry saute pan on medium heat.
- Cook until you can start smelling the deliciousness.
- Take off the heat.
- Carefully add a tablespoon of Tamari soy sauce and rosemary if desired, to the pan and then place back on burner and cook on low stirring constantly as the sauce is absorbed and there is no juice left.
- Allow to cook slightly before enjoying.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Terry Newcombe
Delish -- thank you! But is there an error in the Nutrition label? Can a serving size of 1 g have 7 g of carbs?
...Terry
Brenda
It's an ounce
Vienna
These are so easy and flavourful!! Hooray, bulk bin tamari almonds no longer monopolize me!
Brenda
Yeah! Glad you like them!
Jan J.
Just got some tamari a couple weeks ago and I have some sliced almonds - wonder if it would work? I might try it until I can get some whole nuts, and I am going to try walnuts too as they have so much Omega 3. I think nuts are too plain and so don't eat them much but dressed up like this I think I might eat them more. A lot more! Thanks for the recipe!
Brenda
I've made them with sliced, still works great! Enjoy!
Lisa
You are SO awesome! I have recently finished a round of the HCG diet. Although extreme, it has been the exact thing I needed to get my eating on track. It helped me become conscious about weighing food, counting calories, carefully checking labels, portion control, etc. You are inspiring! It is so nice to have found someone with a similar philosophy as I have with my new weight loss lifestyle!
"My weight loss plan was keeping me away from processed food items and really watching my carb intake, as well as eliminating sugar." - that's me too.
Not only are your recipes exactly what I need, but I love the way they are so explicit! (Telling me that the pan would look burnt but that was how it was supposed to be......OH yeah that would have been the first thing I freaked about! lol)
I'm new to using some of the ingredients you use. However, hopefully I will come to be familiar with them thanks to your recipes!
Thanks for this great blog!
Brenda
Thank you so much for the compliments! I love getting comments like yours, especially knowing others can relate and are encouraged is so wonderful so thank you for sharing!
Kat
I am also sitting here, relating so well. I love trawling through your recipes, deciding what to try next. Your blog contains so many of the ingredients I already use, that it's usually no trouble for me to try them. With the exception of Stevia - I still have to try to find my first bottle of liquid stevia.
These almonds are so good!! I use Bragg's All Purpose Seasoning, (Ingredients: Soybeans, Water.) and they are so more-ish that it's difficult to only make them once a week. We often fry them up for guests too!
Keep up the great work, Brenda. I'll have to share with you my Sugar & dairy-free mud cake with frosting that I made for my son's birthday this week!
Brenda
I've love to hear about that mud cake, please share!
Lee Ann Smith
Sounds delish!!!