Almond Tamari Crisps

DIFFICULTY: Medium
DURATION: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 30 minutes + chill time

Serves: 16 pieces

Ingredients

2 tsp (10 mL) coconut oil, melted
1 cup (250 mL) slivered almonds
1 cup (250 mL) sliced almonds
1 cup (250 mL) pumpkin seeds
3 tbsp (45 mL) sesame seeds
3 sheets of roasted sushi nori, crushed into small pieces, reserve some for garnish
6 tbsp (90 mL) brown rice syrup
3 tbsp (45 mL) honey
3 tbsp (45 mL) tamari

Preheat the oven to 320 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a nonstick baking mat on a baking tray, ready for use.
Coat a large mixing bowl with the melted coconut oil, along with a spoon you plan to use for mixing.
Lightly toast almonds and seeds and combine fully in bowl with the crushed nori.
In a small saucepan combine brown rice syrup, honey, and tamari with a whisk. Heat, bring to a controlled gentle boil and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the base has thickened, whisking often.
Pour the thickened syrup over the almond mixture and combine thoroughly, ensuring that all the nuts and seeds have been coated and combined well.
Pour the mixture immediately on top of a non-stick baking mat and tray, press firmly down, evenly, approximately 12" by 9" for the length and width. Sprinkle remaining garnishing nori on top.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the oven and cool until easy to manage with your hands.
Cut into pieces and allow to cool fully. Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container and enjoy later as a snack.

Total Fat: 15g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Sodium: 250mg

Total Carbohydrates: 19g

Dietary Fiber: 3g

Total Sugars: 10g

Protein: 9g

Calcium: 65mg

Iron: 2mg

Potassium: 78mg

Alternate seeds can be used for the pumpkin and sesame, as desired (such as sunflower and chia seeds, etc.)
The longer the bake time, the crispier the texture will become
Parchment paper can be used as a substitute over the nonstick baking mat. Be sure to spray with oil to prevent sticking.

Perfect for enjoying as is, including in snack packs

In addition to almonds being a delicious ingredient in our recipes they're also heart healthy, gut healthy, and full of vitamins and nutrients.