Smoked almonds are the snack you didn’t know you were missing. They’re rich, nutty, and infused with a savory, smoky flavor that makes them totally addictive—in the best way.
Whether you’re meal prepping, building a charcuterie board, or just need a better snack option, these homemade smoked almonds are healthier, cheaper, and way tastier than store-bought.
Have you ever had those sweet and salty almonds that are seen at fairs? You can smell those almonds from miles away and that smell makes me so hungry. They smell so damn good.
Another name for smoked almonds is candied nuts and some recipes out there call for cups and cups of sugar. I cut back the amount to only 5 tablespoons and used vanilla and cinnamon to season the almonds. With the help of my smoker, they are even more flavorful. I’ll be snacking on these sweet almonds all Summer long.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Naturally rich in protein
- 🔥 Easy to make in bulk using a smoker or pellet grill
- 🧂 Customizable flavors—make them spicy, sweet, or savory
- 🧑🍳 Simple ingredients + minimal prep
- 💯 Great for meal prep, snacking, or gifting
Ingredients for Smoked Almonds
- Lightly Salted Almonds - make sure to get almonds that haven't been heavily salted so that you can control the amount of salt that goes with them
- Egg whites - The egg whites get beaten until they are frothy. This is what helps the seasonings stick to the almonds.
- Sugar - brown or white sugar can be used, can also use maple syrup for sweetness
- Cinnamon and vanilla for some sweet flavor
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitution and Variations to Try
- Swap with avocado oil, butter spray, or omit entirely for oil-free versions (they’ll be slightly drier).
- Spices: Try BBQ rub, curry powder, Trader Joe's Bagel Seasoning Recipe, or even ranch mix.
- Sweet version: Add a touch of cinnamon + maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener for a WW-friendly twist.
- Nuts: You can use this method with cashews, pecans, or mixed nuts!
How to Make Smoked Almonds
Step 1: Set your smoker to the smoke setting and let that run for 5 minutes before turning it to 225 degrees. If your smoker doesn’t have a smoke setting then just set the temperature to 225 degrees. Fill your smoker with wood chips.
Step 2: Weigh out 16 oz of almonds on a food scale and set aside.
Step 3: In a bowl beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until the egg whites are frothy. Add in vanilla and cinnamon and stir in the almonds.
Step 4: Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and spread the almond mixture on top and spread the almonds around on the baking sheet. Sprinkle sugar on top of the almonds and place the sheet pan of almonds on your smoker for 1 to 2 hours.
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy as a standalone snack or trail mix base
- Add to a Aldi Charcuterie Board or party snack spread
- Toss over salads, grain bowls, or roasted veggies for crunch
- Pair with fruit + cheese for a balanced mini meal
- Gift in mason jars with cute labels for holidays or parties
Want more smoky snack ideas? Try How to Smoke Cheese (Using Smoker Tube) or Smoked Chicken Tenders for the ultimate DIY snack board!
Recipe FAQS
Almonds also contain a lot of great nutrition such as Vitamin E, protein, and can help regulate blood sugar levels. They also contain some protein and fat for healthy snacking.
Smoked almonds are seasoned with cinnamon and sugar then they get placed on a smoker to get that extra layer of flavor added to them.
They say that wood-pellet-burning grills use an indirect cooking method, which reduces the formation of carcinogenic chemicals. Cooking meats with charcoal or gas grills can cause the formation of compounds called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
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Smoked Almonds Recipe
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 2 h
- Total Time: 35 minute
- Yield: 16 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Smoke
- Cuisine: American
Description
Smoked Almonds Recipe - These almonds taste like the real smokehouse almonds you buy in the store for a huge price. I made these last with the help of my smoker are a great treat all year long!
Ingredients
- 16 oz Lightly Salted Almonds
- Pecan, Maple, or Apple Wood wood chips
- 2 Egg whites
- 2 tsp of Cinnamon
- 1 tsp of Vanilla
- 5 tablespoons of white sugar or brown sugar
Instructions
- Get your smoker ready. Set your smoker to the smoke setting and let that run for 5 minutes before turning it to 225 degrees. If your smoker doesn’t have a presmoke setting then just set the temperature to 225 degrees. Fill your smoker with wood chips.
- Weigh out 16 oz of almonds on a food scale and set aside.
- In a bowl beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until the egg whites are frothy. Add in vanilla and cinnamon and stir in the almonds.
- Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and spread the almond mixture on top and spread the almonds around on the baking sheet. Sprinkle sugar on top of the almonds and place the sheet pan of almonds on your smoker for 1 to 2 hours.
Notes
Make sure to mix the egg whites and almonds well before adding them to a lined baking sheet.
Spray the tinfoil to prevent the nuts from sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 51mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
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