I love almonds! Did you know they are one of the only nuts/seeds that are alkaline? I don't f eel guilty about eating almonds....ever. Did you know that slowly munching on almonds is one of the best things for a ravenous appetite and are very satiating? I find that when I feel hungry an hour before dinner, that munching on a handful of these with a few raisins always does the trick.
This recipe is very simple and I love to crush these up on my salads as well!
Crunchy Plump Almonds
1 cup almonds
3 cups water
Rinse almonds thoroughly. Soak almonds in water overnight. Rinse well. Notice how large and plump they are! (Eating these soaked almonds are very nutritious, See this link) On a large baking sheet, place parchment paper or spray your pan with non-stick spray (optional) and bake your almonds on the lowest temperature possible. I usually dehydrate mine. Depending on the temperature in which you bake them, they should be crunchy in about 4 hours, maybe more. In the dehydrator, I will dry them for 8-10 hours.
I had never tried soaked nuts before, but we did it yesterday and it is SO yummy. I like the softer crunch :) Thanks for the tip!
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