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    Modified: Jan 31, 2024 · Published: Dec 6, 2017 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds

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    These easy Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds make a great gift for the holidays. To save time they can be made into clusters.

    Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds spilling out of jar.

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    These Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds could not be any easier. The hardest part is waiting for them to set.

    You will understand when you taste the chocolate and clean out the bowl. They are irresistible!

    I was inspired to make this vegan Mexican dessert because I really love my Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate. If you love cinnamon in your coffee, you should try the hot chocolate and these chocolate covered almonds.

    The spices make all the difference in the world. Other Mexican chocolate recipes are my Vegan Mexican Chocolate Chickpeas, Vegan Mexican Chocolate Truffles, and Mexican Hot Chocolate Pudding.

    Not only is there cinnamon, but there's nutmeg, and a hint of cayenne pepper as well.

    I don't know about you, but I love making homemade gifts, and I love receiving them. These would make a great edible gift for the chocolate lover in your life.

    So that they wouldn't stick together, I lifted each almond out of the chocolate one by one with tweezers. To make things easier, especially if you have more than one person to give these to, you could make them into clusters instead of individual pieces.

    It's all in the presentation, and it depends on the look you are going for.

    Other recipes to try are my Chocolate Almond Protein Balls and my Smoky Maple Glazed Walnuts recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love Them
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love Them

    • They are sweet and crunchy, with a touch of spice.
    • They are the perfect homemade gift for the holidays.
    • They make a great snack or dessert.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients for Mexican chocolate covered almonds John a cutting board with labels.
    • Almonds: I used raw almonds but you could use salted roasted almonds. Just skip the toasting the almonds step.
    • Dark chocolate chips: For the sweet chocolaty flavor.
    • Cinnamon and nutmeg: Add warm spice flavor.
    • Cayenne pepper: Adds spice.
    • Salt: Enhances flavors.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Other nuts: roasted cashews, pecans, walnuts, peanuts
    • Other spices: ginger, cardamom, allspice, chai spice mix, pumpkin pie spice

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    🔪 Instructions

    Almonds in a pan.

    Step 1: Put almonds in a skillet. Toast until fragrant. Let cool.

    Chocolate chips in a bowl above a saucepan.

    Step 2: Place a heatproof bowl over a saucepan with a couple of inches of water. Pour chocolate chips into the bowl. Heat until melted, stirring constantly. Alternatively, you could microwave the chocolate chips in the microwave at 30-second intervals until melted.

    Spices being poured into a bowl of melted chocolate.

    Step 3: Pour spices into the bowl. Stir to combine.

    Almonds in the bowl with melted chocolate with spoon.

    Step 4: Pour almonds into the chocolate mixture. Stir so that they are coated.

    Chocolate covered almonds on parchment paper.

    Step 5: Pull out almonds with a fork, keeping them from sticking to each other, and place them on parchment paper or foil. Place in the fridge to set.

    You can also keep the almonds in clusters if you like them stuck together. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

    Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds Clusters on parchment paper.

    Other Almond Recipes

    Other great almond recipes to try are my Almond Chia Pudding recipe, Homemade Almond Milk, and Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups.

    Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds close up.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    How long do chocolate covered almonds last?

    These chocolate covered almonds will last for 2-3 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge, and even longer if stored in the freezer.

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    If you tried this Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    These chocolate covered almonds with Mexican spices are a chocolate lover's dream. If you like a little spice, you'll love these!

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    Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds
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    Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds

    These easy Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds make a great gift for the holidays. To save time they can be made into clusters.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Mexican inspired
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 4 minutes minutes
    Total Time 14 minutes minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 218kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups raw almonds
    • 9 ounces  dark chocolate chips (about 1 ¼ cup)
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • large pinch cayenne pepper
    • Pinch salt
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    Instructions

    • Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until fragrant, about two to three minutes. Let cool.
    • Place a heat proof bowl over a saucepan filled with water (or use a double boiler). Pour dark chocolate chips in the bowl over medium heat. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and salt.
    • Stirring constantly, heat chocolate mixture until smooth and melted. Turn off heat.
    • Pour almonds in chocolate mixture and stir so that all the almonds are coated.
    • With a fork place them on a parchment-lined sheet pan, keeping the almonds separated. You may need to reheat the chocolate if it starts to solidify.
    • Place in the freezer or the fridge, depending upon how patient you are for the almonds to set. Store in the fridge.

    Notes

    Alternatively, you could use a spoon and lift out clusters of almonds if you don't mind them being stuck together.
    These will last for 2-3 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge, and even longer if stored in the freezer.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Lee Kaplan says

      February 20, 2024 at 10:00 am

      I have to bring a “small snack” to a gathering this Saturday. This will fit the bill. And it’s vegan!

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