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About the ingredient almonds. Including 1,782 recipes with almonds, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.

 

What are almonds?

Almonds can be found in a variety of different forms. Natural almonds are the whole nuts with their skins intact. Blanched almonds are the whole nuts with their skin removed.

whole almonds

Slivered almonds which are usually blanched are cut into narrow sticks, julienned so to speak.

Sliced almonds are available as natural with skins (which look prettier with their ring of brown skin) and as blanched.

sliced almonds

Roasting almonds deepens their flavor and is advisable in most use in recipes. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and roast at 300 degrees F (140C) until just beginning to brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Be careful, using a higher temperature to try to speed up the process can easily burn them! If you can't keep an eye on them, use 250 degrees F (120C) to be on the safe side. Steady and slow is the way to go.

Almond meal also called almond flour in some recipes is finely ground almonds. You can make your own almond flour by grinding whole natu

Alternatively chop the almonds roughly and place them into your food processor and process until the desired consistency is reached. The only drawback is the noise and the lack of fluffy texture.ral or blanched almonds on the fine blade of a food grinder. This will achieve the same fluffy texture as store bought almond meal.

While the almond is often eaten on its own, raw or toasted, it is also a component of various dishes. It, along with other nuts, is often sprinkled over desserts, particularly sundaes and other ice cream based dishes. They are also used to make almond butter, a spread similar to peanut butter, popular with peanut allergy sufferers and for its less salty taste.

Almonds contain approximately 49% oils, of which 62% is monounsaturated oleic acid (an omega-9 fatty acid), 24% is linoleic acid (a polyunsaturated omega-6 essential fatty acid), and 6% is palmitic acid (a saturated fatty acid).

The oil is good for application to the skin as an emollient, and has been traditionally used by massage therapists to lubricate the skin during a massage session. It is a mild, lightweight oil that can be used as a substitute for olive oil.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup, ground (95g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 549Calories from Fat 432
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.1g 74%
Saturated Fat 3.7g 18%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.8g 6%
Dietary Fiber 11g 45%
Sugars 4.6
Protein 20.2g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 24% Iron 23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Almonds are usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Almonds are a member of the Nut and Seed Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do almonds weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup, ground 95 grams
1 cup, sliced 92 grams
1 cup, slivered 108 grams
1 cup, whole 143 grams
1 oz (23 whole kernels) 28 grams
1 almond 1 grams

Nut and Seed Products

In Chinese:杏仁
British (UK) term:
en français:amandes
en español:almendras

Recipes using almonds

There are 1782 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Granola with Fresh Fruit

Granola with Fresh Fruit

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Nice and convenient breakfast for kids.

Heavenly Delicious Brownies

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Muesli with Apples and Yogurt

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Muesli with Apples and Yogurt

Chocolate Almond Coffee

Chocolate Almond Coffee

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Chocolate Almond Coffee recipe

Simple Baklava Bites

Simple Baklava Bites

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These bite-size baklavas are an instant hit!

Buttery Almond Shortbread

Buttery Almond Shortbread

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Almond Shortbread recipe

Very Yummy Granola

Very Yummy Granola

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Very Yummy Granola.

Mom's Baklava

Mom's Baklava

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Mom's Baklava recipe

Mango Ice-Cream

Mango Ice-Cream

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Mango Ice-Cream recipe

Glace' Baklava

Glace' Baklava

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Glace' Baklava recipe

Snack Pumpkin Muffins

Snack Pumpkin Muffins

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Snack Pumpkin Muffins recipe

How to make almond butter

How to make almond butter

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Homemade almond butter is wonderfully thick and creamy, and it tastes like love - warm, freshly roasted almonds.

Almond Brownies

Almond Brownies

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Almond Brownies recipe

Berry Almond Bundt Cake

Berry Almond Bundt Cake

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Berry Almond Bundt Cake recipe

Rainbow Blossom's Vegan Banana Muffins

Rainbow Blossom's Vegan Banana Muffins

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Rainbow Blossom's Vegan Banana Muffins recipe

Airy Pavlova

Airy Pavlova

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A healthier version of the classic Australian pudding

Apple Cakes

Apple Cakes

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muffin style desert

Almond Tart with Lemon Curd

Almond Tart with Lemon Curd

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A sweet and sophisticated dessert that's perfect to enjoy when curled up around the fireplace.

Apple Almond Pancakes

Apple Almond Pancakes

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Quick and Easy "Energy" Bars

Quick & Easy "Energy" Bars

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Just a yummy treat if you want something sweet.

Cherry and Quinoa Salad

Cherry & Quinoa Salad

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Fresh sweet cherries and quinoa are tossed with celery, creamy goat cheese, toasted almonds and tangy white wine vinaigrette.

Norma Koob’s Appetizer with Chutney

Norma Koob’s Appetizer with Chutney

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Aqua Aerobics regular, Norma Koob, has submitted this delicious appetizer recipe!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons

Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons

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Chocolate shells are sandwiched with salted and creamy peanut butter, these macarons belong to the chocolate and peanut butter lovers.

Cherry Coffee Cake with Almond Crumble

Cherry Coffee Cake with Almond Crumble

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A sour cream coffee cake recipe with a ribbon of cherry pie filling topped with a delicious almond crumble.

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