These slow-cooked buffalo almonds are ideal for a tasty (and spicy!) low carb snack! 
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The last low carb nut snack I made in the slow cooker was these delicious Cocoa Nuts. These Buffalo Almonds are a variation on the same theme – but instead of sweet cocoa this snack is loaded with buttery and spicy buffalo sauce flavors.
Add melted butter, hot sauce and whole raw almonds to a slow cooker bowl. Note: If you’re making this recipe in an Instant Pot, you can use the sauté function to melt the butter – which is super convenient! Just melt it first, then add the hot sauce and almond! Stir well to coat every nut in the sauce. Cook on low heat for 2 hours.
(Don’t you just love this photo with the reflection of the buffalo almonds around the sides?!?)
Spread the almonds onto a baking tray lined with baking parchment and sprinkle with a little salt. Allow the nuts to cool.
Enjoy the buttery and spicy nuts as a snack any time! They are super portable so are great for on the go! Store in an airtight container.
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Ingredients
- 10 oz raw whole almonds
- ¼ cup (4 tbs) unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbs hot sauce
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
Add the almonds, melted butter and hot sauce to a slow cooker or Instant Pot bowl. Stir well to mix.
- Cook on low heat for 2 hours.
Spread the nuts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and sprinkle with salt. Leave to cool.
Recipe Notes
3g net carbs per serving (approx 1¼ oz of almonds)
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Katrin says
October 27, 2016 at 8:37 amGeorgina, that sounds like my kind of snack! Totally trying this out. I haven’t got a slow cooker though – do you think I can do it in the oven at say 150 Celsius, covered?
Georgina says
October 27, 2016 at 2:04 pmYes I should think they would be delicious cooked that way! Let me know how it goes!
STACEY says
October 27, 2016 at 11:19 amI’m sort of addicted to buffalo sauce! I have not used my crock pot for flavored nuts before, but I can’t wait to give this a go!
Georgina says
October 27, 2016 at 3:04 pmIt’s so easy, Stacey!
Kim | Low Carb Maven says
October 27, 2016 at 2:22 pmOh, my! My husband would be all over these, Georgina. I love the idea of cooking them in the crock pot. I have never used mine that way before. Definitely trying!
Taryn says
October 27, 2016 at 4:09 pmThis is such a great idea! We run a pub themed school fundraiser in the spring. These would be perfect to serve at the bar.
Georgina says
October 28, 2016 at 1:07 pmWonderful idea!
Maya | Wholesome Yum says
October 27, 2016 at 4:30 pmGreat idea for a low carb snack! Love the kick that buffalo sauce gives!
Sarah says
October 30, 2016 at 11:07 amYum! My whole family loves Buffalo flavored things! We used to live just south of Buffalo, NY, where the whole “Buffalo” flavor began!
Mary Tiller Bourdages says
December 16, 2017 at 6:28 pmLove the recipe, but what’s a serving? How many servings in this recipe?
Georgina says
December 17, 2017 at 11:04 amAs per recipe card, there are 8 servings. With 10oz almonds that works out to 1¼ oz per serving – which is roughly equal to 28 almonds. Hope that helps!