Spicy Cocoa Almonds

This protein-packed snack is great for healthy eating on the go. The cayenne pepper gives these cocoa almonds a metabolism-boosting kick. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients

• 4 cups raw unsalted almonds
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking tray.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Stir and continue baking until fragrant and toasty, about 5 minutes more. Let cool on tray for 2 minutes; pour into a bowl.
3. Add cocoa powder, sucralose, and cayenne pepper. Stir with a spatula until well coated. Pour almonds back onto the baking tray to cool completely.