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Nancy,

Benicia, CA

I grind up some almonds and spices such as cumin, cayenne pepper salt and pepper in a food processor. I then mix the mixture with torn pieces of kale that has been tossed with a bit of olive oil and bake for 20 minutes until...

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How do you transform your everyday snacks into sophisticated treats? Send us your favorite snack recipes using almonds!

Nancy, Benicia, CA I grind up some almonds and spices such as cumin, cayenne pepper salt and pepper in a food processor. I then mix the mixture with torn pieces of kale that has been tossed with a bit of olive oil and bake for 20 minutes until crisp. It makes a yummy and nutritious chip.

Lisa, Tucson, AZ Nuts are a great snack for Diabetics. You can take a bunch of different types of nuts, roasted but unsalted (if you watch the sodium) and add strawberries or bananas (or both), a dollop of whipped cream and you have a nutritious dessert that won't raise your blood sugar too much. Any fruit goes well with almonds.

Holly, North Andover, MA I love almonds in my Chobani Greek Yogurt with cocoa powder! I also make a coconut and almond dark chocolate bark to snack on

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How will you celebrate National Almond Day?

Ronald, Wells, ME Besides snacking, and supplementing my breakfast yogurt, they will be in my salad, and a garnish for my rice pilaf.

Vonda, Desert Springs, CA Eat my recommended daily almonds (and love every one)!

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How do you use almonds to improve your holiday leftovers?

Phyllis, New York, NY I make turkey "nuggets" with ground almonds as the basis for the "breading".

Bobbye, Travrse City, MI Enhance and rejuvenate left over 'traditional green bean casserole'. Make a mixture of slivered almonds, oatmeal, butter, red and pepper flakes Stir left over green bean casserole, sprinkle with almond/oatmeal topping and bake for 10-15 min @ 324 F for 15 minutes, until toping browned crusty.

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How do you use almonds to add crunch and nutrients to your breakfast?

Barb, Fargo, ND When I make instant oatmeal, I chop a handful of raw almonds while the oatmeal is cooking and sprinkle on top of oatmeal when it is done, along with a handful of dried cranberries or raisins. The more chewy crunch, the better! YUM!

Bobbye, Travrse City, MI I like to add some roasted almond slivers on top of scrambled eggs. This is an interesting and different source of protein, adding texture to them without adding extra fat.

Bobbie, Sumner, TX I gently stir: greek yogurt, 1/2 banana, blueberries, strawberries, and of course: chopped almonds....a treat for the gods!!

Good news about good fat: U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend that the majority of your fat intake be unsaturated. One serving of almonds (28g) has 13g of unsaturated fat and only 1g of saturated fat

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