5 from 18 votes
Chocolate Covered Almonds
Chocolate Covered Almonds are toasted almonds coated in melted semisweet chocolate, sprinkled with flaky sea salt to enhance the contrasting flavors. Chilled until the chocolate hardens, they become a crisp, sweet, and salty snack bite that highlights the crunchy nut and smooth chocolate layer.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
286 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces almonds
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate disks
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flaky
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments.
- Dip the 4 almonds at a time with a slotted spoon, scrape most of the chocolate off the bottom of them and place onto parchment paper to harden and sprinkle sea salt over the top and allow the almonds to fully in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- Use short microwave intervals when melting chocolate to prevent burning; stir between bursts.
- Dip almonds in small batches for even coating and easier handling.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt while chocolate is wet to ensure it adheres well.
- Chill dipped almonds in the refrigerator until chocolate is fully hardened before serving or storing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
147mg
(6%)
Potassium
320mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
10IU
(0%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.