Hey guys
If you feel you have the time I roast my own at home and measure out a serving with the kitchen scale (usually about a 1/4 cup). I make little bags with my seal a meal but you can just use little zip locks if you don't have one of those.
I take my almonds and coat them with oil. It doesn't take much but it helps bring out the flavor of the almond. I used about 1 Tbs for 3 lbs of almonds (olive oil would work I think but I used canola because it is what I had) Just dump them in a zip lock baggy and shake.
Place on a baking pan (large cookie sheet) spread out and roast for 10-15 minutes at 350. ( I took mine out at about 12)
Here is the fun part You can spice them any way you want.
I took 1 lb and just added sea salt ( my favorite)
1 lb I took 1/4 cup xylitol and a tsp of cinnamon and coated them ( if you put the cinnamon and xylitol in a coffee grinder and blend a few times before using it to coat your almonds, it seems to coat much better .....unless of coarse you are using the powder xylitol. In that case you might want to adjust the amount and omit the grinding)
The last 1lb I used 1/4 cup xylitol with enough of coco that tasted good to me ( the same with this mix in the grinder)
I like the pre packaged stuff for convenience but you can't beat the taste of making your own fresh. It is about time for me to make some more!! LOL
I'll be interested to see what you come up with Umpa!! I bet there are other flavor's that would be good
