Summer is here and my schedule is out teh window. With three kids home I am finding I am being pulled in many directions. Meals are not structured and we are always on the run. Luckily I love smoothies so they have been my go to for breakfast. I also bring along snacks to keep me and the kids going throughout the day. No matter where we are or what we are doing a snack can give us the extra boost we need.
The Almond Board of California sent me a great basket just in time for summer snacking. Filled with bottles and reusable cups to take my smoothies on the go. Yogurt covered almonds, yum! As well as other almond goodies. I have started using the Almond milk for smoothies and using my little portion container for taking almonds in my purse.
Just a handful of almonds (about 23) a day may help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels
How to get your portion for the day
As a kid, I must admit I was not a fan of almonds. Now I love them. I see the benefits of them and love how I can use them in pretty much anything. The Almond Board of California has a list of recipes on their site. Try them out and let me know your fave.
Giveaway time!
I have a fabulous basket similar to the one I received for my Canadian readers.
Gift Basket from Almond Board of California
- Almond flour
- Almond milk (vanilla + regular)
- Ground almonds
- Sliced almonds
- Whole natural almonds
- Almond butter
- Yogurt covered almonds
- Chocolate covered almonds
- Dried Cranberries
- Portable Smoothie cup (for the smoothie recipe)
- Almond Board of California water bottle
- Almond Board of California snack bag
- Almond Board of California almond tin
- Almond Board snack recipes (3-5)
- Basket
The little tins they have for sale are so cute!
The Coconut Almond Macaroon Pie looks absolutely decadent and something I would definitely make (and eat all of)!
The Cinnamon Glazed Almonds Recipe is something I would definitely try.
I have always loved almonds and remember snacking on Blue Diamond roasted almonds from our high school cafeteria. I love the crunch and sort of sweet flavour of raw almonds as well. I often bake with almond (especially at Christmas) and I was looking through the recipes on the Almond Board's site. The Almond Thumbprint cookies look so delicious and easy to make. I will have to add this recipe to my repertoire!
I had no idea you should eat 23 almonds a day!
I love almonds and almond breeze.
I didn't know that almonds may have a prebiotic effect that can provide benefits supportive of your GI tract in maintaining immunity and overall well-being. Pretty cool!
I learned Almonds are rich in the anti-oxidant vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol).
I would love to try the Strawberry Banana Almond Drink.
There are a few interesting recipes — I'd like to try the Watercress, Strawberry and Almond Salad with Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette. Sounds great for summer.
They have a craving calculator so if you're craving cookies have an almond butter and jelly sandwhich.
The "Strawberry Banana Almond Drink" recipe looks amazing! 🙂
There are 3.5 grams of filling fiber in every one-ounce serving of almonds.
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I learned that if kept under cold storage conditions (<40°F and <65% relative humidity), whole natural almonds can be stored for about two years with no significant loss in quality. That’s an eternity in food years.
I learned that about 23 almonds taken daily can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. this is good to know
I learned that "Roasted products must be protected from oxygen. Storage containers, resealable plastic bags, and vacuum packaging are all good options"
The Cinnamon Glazed Almonds caught my eye – I booked marked the recipe to make them sometime!
I learned that just one ounce of almonds (about 23) contains 35% of the Daily Value for vitamin E.
Eating almond can lower your cholesterol.
I'd like to make the Strawberry Banana Almond Drink that's on the website.
Just a handful of almonds (about 23) a day may help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels
The
Strawberry Banana Almond Drink loos yummy, I'd def try it out
I'd like to try the Coconut Almond Macaroon Pie recipe
The Chinese Pearl Balls with Orange Ginger Dipping Sauce looks really yummy! I have never thought of using almonds to make this dish!
the American Heart Association (AHA) has certified almonds with the Heart-Check* mark to signify that they are a heart-healthy food as part of an overall healthy eating pattern
almonds can help you maintain a healthy cholesterol level
I like the recipe for Asian Noodle Bowl with Spicy Almond Sauce and hope to make it soon.
If I won I think I'd make the Almond Butter Cake from the recipes section sounds amazing!
I was interestesd in the Cinnamon Glazed Almonds recipe.
I learned that eating roughly 23 almonds a day may help you maintain a healthy cholesterol level
The Cinnamon Glazed Almonds look delicious!!
The Sticky Almond Ribs looks good and not too difficult to make.
I love almonds on their own but don't usually use them in recipes. The Almond Thumprint Cookies on the website look like a recipe my family would enjoy.
I learned that a handful of almonds (about 23) a day may help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels!
I learned to make sure avoid exposure to strong odors as almonds can absorb odors of other materials if exposed for prolonged periods
I learned that California Almonds are an excellent source of vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, and a good source of fiber, copper, phosphorous, and riboflavin. Plus, a one-ounce serving has 13 grams of good unsaturated fats, just 1 gram of saturated fat, and is always cholesterol free
Just a handful of almonds (about 23) a day may help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
Love the Coconut Almond Macaroon Pie I found from their site.
I would love to try the Coconut Almond Macaroon Pie, yum
The Cinnamon Glazed Almonds recipe sounds delicious, recipe of the day that is cool I like when sites do that 🙂
If kept under cold storage conditions (<40°F and <65% relative humidity), whole natural almonds can be stored for about two years with no significant loss in quality.!!
I learned that just a handful of almonds (about 23) a day may help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels. This is very important to me, as I have problems with high cholesterol. I also know that eating almonds can help to stabilize your blood sugar, also important to me, as I'm diabetic.
I found an interesting recipe – Chinese Pearl Balls with Orange Ginger Dipping Sauce!
found a fab recipe for Cinnamon Glazed Almonds; yummy
I read that 23 almonds a day may help maintain healthy cholesterol levels
I found a recipe for strawberry almond "tulips"… yummmm.
Wow! I learned that if you store almonds under cold conditions, they last up to 2 years. I didn't know nuts could last that long!
There's a recipe for Fudge Almond Layer Cake that looks good. A little complicated for me but I'd be willing to try it anyway if it tastes as good as it looks.
Loved the ideas for different ways to measure out a perfect serving. I love to snack on almonds.
I want to make the Chinese Pearl Balls with Orange Ginger Dipping Sauce
I learned that almonds are one of the leading food sources of this important antioxidant. It can help neutralize nasty free radicals in your body and help you feel your best day and night.
The French Raspberry Cream Torte recipe looks good.
mixing almonds with chocolate chips! yum!
I love the Coconut Almond Macaroon Pie Recipe
I found this recipe French Raspberry Cream Torte
It looks awesome!! Gotta try it! http://www.almondboard.com/consumer/RecipeIdeas/P…
Strawberry almond tulips look so pretty
I found a great recipe for
Asparagus, Grape Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms & Sliced Almonds with Whole Wheat Rotini
I learned that almonds are extremely healthy.
The Strawberry almond tulips are cute
Just a handful of almonds (about 23) a day may help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
Almonds make a healthy quick snack
almonds can help you maintain a healthy cholesterol level
Pineapple Banana Smootie yum for sure!
Pineapple Banana Smootie yum for sure!
I want to try their Cherry Almond Fudge.
I learned that almonds are the tree nut highest in protein, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, riboflavin and niacin.
I learned that there is research suggesting that the fat/calories in almonds are not absorbed as easily as in other foods, so they might not be as high in calories as once thought.
i enjoy the recipes. the Choco Almond Tea Loaf caught my eye and tummy
Found a recipe for Coconut Almond Macaroon Pie
I'd love to make the Almond Butter Cake
I learned that a handful of almonds a day can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. I want to try almond milk as a replacement for dairy milk. It looks much healthier.
Love edamame, so the salad with almonds sounds like a good idea for a different summer side dish!
The Cinnamon Glazed Almonds Recipe looks really good 🙂
I really want to try their recipe for Almond Cheesecake Swirl Brownies!
I found a recipe for Coconut Almond Macaroon Pie. Now I need someone to make it for me.
Love cinamon almonds!
I had no idea that whole almonds could be stored so long! Great to know that. Although they likely would never last that long in our house anyway! Love almonds and eat them a lot.
the coconut almond macaroon pie looks amazing
As Almonds are such a family fav. enjoyed reading about how one can use Californian almonds
in such a wide variety of recipes.would like to try the almond butter loaf.
Found out that Almonds can be stored for about two years with no significant loss in quality.
great giveaway basket too.
the coconut almond macaroon pie looks amazing. thankyou, ken
This was interesting: a crunchy one-ounce serving of almonds contains a similar amount of total polyphenols as one cup of green tea and ½ cup of steamed broccoli
I have to buy more almonds if I need 23 a day!
I would love to try the Cinnamon Glazed Almonds recipe!
i would like to try Coconut Almond Macaroon Pie
love the snack generator. thanks
the Broiled Fish with Orange Almond Cilantro Salsa recipe sounds interesting.
One handful of almonds is about 23 almonds and equals 1 ounce which is a perfect serving.
I would like to try the Coconut Almond Macaroon Pie
I learned that a perfect portion is 23 almonds per day.
I want to make the Quick Cinnamon Almond Rice Pudding! Yum!
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read that one good-sized handful, or about 23 almonds, is the ideal daily portion recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
I love almonds! Snack on them all the time. And Almond Breeze is the "milk" I use 95% of the time 🙂
Just a handful of almonds (about 23) a day may help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
Almonds are an excellent source of vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, and a good source of fiber, copper, phosphorous, and riboflavin. Plus, a one-ounce serving has 13 grams of good unsaturated fats, just 1 gram of saturated fat, and is always cholesterol free. As a nutrition student, I know how important these little nut gems are!
Coconut Almond Macaroon Pie recipe sounds great!
If kept under cold storage conditions (<40°F and <65% relative humidity), whole natural almonds can be stored for about two years with no significant loss in quality!
I learned that eating almonds can improve insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes.
Adding almonds to a healthy, diabetes-friendly diet may actually help improve certain risk factors for the disease.
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A perfect portion is 23 almonds
Awesome contest. Just a handful of almonds a day (about 23) may help lower cholesterol.
As little as integrating a handful a day (about 23) of California Almonds into your lifestyle can help decrease your risk of heart disease.
You should eat 23 almonds a day
i love roasted almonds , and plain ones to but i like cooking with with them also
The cinnamon glazed almond recipe sounds super yummy.
I like the craving calculator. Cookies be gone
I eat a handful every day!
Coconut Almond Macaroon Pie look very good
23 almonds is the perfect portion size-tasty and healthy
I enjoy eating almonds.
the health nut almond oaties look yummy!!
What a GREAT package! This is amazing!
i like the Broiled Fish with Orange Almond Cilantro Salsa recipe. it sounds soooooooo good!
Their recipe for Almond, Pear & Salted Caramel Cupcakes looks delicious!
I love turkey and I found a fabulous recipe for left over turkey called Open Faced Turkey Sandwiches with Cranberry Almond Sauce.
The Almond Snack Generator was fun to play with.
The Romans showered newlyweds with almonds as a fertility charm
I would like to try the Asian Noodle Bowl with Spicy Almond Sauce recipe
I liked the tip about adding to bread
Asparagus, Grape Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms & Sliced Almonds with Whole Wheat Rotini – looks good
I'd like to try the Strawberry Banana Almond Drink recipe!
Keep a jar of almonds handy in your desk drawer to avoid mid morning or mid afternoon cravings.
I can almost taste the Cinnamon Glazed Almonds mmmmm
I’m making those honey almond clusters tonight! Those look awesome!
Bailey Dexter I like that there is a craving calculator
about 23 almonds, is the ideal daily portion recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. About a 1/4 cup
I learned that in 'pre-diabetes' if 20% of total calorie intake is from almonds, it helped to improve insulin sensitivity.
Lots of info on how to get your 23 almonds a day. Like the little baby food jar idea.
A handful of almonds can help keep you feeling full until lunch and you can enjoy them in a variety of flavors to calm any craving—salty or sweet.
I learned that a handful of almonds may help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
today's recipe: Health Nut Almond Oaties. LOOKS DELICIOUS!
they have a searchable recipe database like the reduced fat almond biscotti
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coconut or cinnamon
The recipe for the strawberry banana drink looks great
I love almonds and I did not klnow how good they are for you!
I love Almonds:) would love to win:)
23 Almonds daily lowers cholesterol
Vitamin E, California Almonds are one of the leading food sources of this important antioxidant.
Eating almonds can lower your cholesterol level
Cinnamon Glazed Almonds Recipe
They have a lot of vitamin E and are good for healthy cholesterol.
strawberry almond banana drink sounds great!
the coconut almond macaroon pie sounds D-LISH
Eating almonds may improve risk factors for diabetes!
I learned that when you store you almonds you should Avoid exposure to strong odors as almonds can absorb odors of other materials if exposed for prolonged periods.
Thanks for the post and review. I have a lot of company coming over this week-end and I am definitely making Beer & Bacon-Glazed "All-Mans" (Almonds) recipie. This pairs well with all the beer I suspect the guys will drink!
love almonds. reminds me that I need to get some in
Use almonds late at night when you have a craving for sweets is one of their recommendations. I will have to try this since I have a terrible sweet tooth.
I didn't know almonds were good for reducing cholesterol
I learned that Nutrients in almonds, such as fiber and unsaturated fat, have been shown to help maintain healthy cholesterol and blood glucose levels.
I like the tip of using almonds on some fat-free frozen yogurt for those late night munchies.
I love almonds and the fact that they are healthy and may help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels is a bonus!
The Cinnamon Glazed Almonds Recipe sounds sooo good
I really want to try the Almond Crusted Chevre and Grape Truffles recipe
Eating 23 almonds a day, all righty then!
Nutritional Information by DIANNE DELODDER
Nutritional analysis per serving.
Calories155 Fiber1.5 g
Fat13 g Cholesterol1 mg
Sat Fat1.5 g Sodium109 mg
Mono Fat8.1 g Calcium103 mg
Poly Fat2.6 g Magnesium74 mg
Protein4 g Potassium229 mg
Carb8 g Vitamin E4.2 mg*
* total alpha-tocopherol equivalents
Grab a handful of whole natural almonds to give your body a post-workout boost to gear you up for the day.
I like the tip about keeping a jar of almonds at work instead of a bowl of candy.
I learned that about 23 almonds taken daily can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. this is good to know
You know what looks awesome : The Cinnamon Glazed Almonds Recipe
I learned Almonds are rich in the anti-oxidant vitamin E
The Strawberry Banana Almond Drink looks good.
The Strawberry Banana Almond Drink recipe sounds delicious
thanks
Almonds may help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
I learned to eat 23 almonds taken daily to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
OMG! I wanna try the Chocolate Banana Almond Breakfast Shake recipe! I Looks sooo yummy!
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I like the storage tips (Roasted products must be protected from oxygen. Storage containers, resealable plastic bags, and vacuum packaging are all good options.)
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Almonds are good for the heart.
Strawberry Banana Almond Drink sounds like a recipe I would love to try!
Wow – i learned that they are a great source of a lot of needed nutrients. I knew they were good for you, but that's awesome! I eat a lot of them. 🙂
Tip: Keep a jar of almonds on your desk at work to encourage you, and your coworkers, to nix the candy-bowl habit.
Almonds make a great late night snack!
didn't realize that you need 23 almonds a day in your diet… guess i better buy some
I would love to try Beer & Bacon-Glazed "All-Mans" (Almonds). I wish I could Pin It!
I learnt that to recover from an intense workout at the gym, grab a handful of nuts, I didn't know that I knew bananas were good after a workout but I didn't know that about almonds, I will pass this along
I will be trying the Cinnamon Glazed Almonds!
There are 3.5 grams of filling fiber in every one-ounce serving of almonds.
California Almonds have alpha-tocopherol vitamin E which the human body absorbs best.
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We use almond breeze as our milk substitute. It is so much healthier than cows milk.
I’d love to make the almond thumbprint cookies.
Almonds are good for you & enjoyable to eat.
The Coconut Almond Macaroon Pie looks delicious!
I learned Almonds are rich in the anti-oxidant vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
The Strawberry Banana Almond Drink looks very easy to make and very refreshing
The strawberry banana almond drink sounds delicious
i love anything almond!!
Love the recipe for the Robust Raspberry Almond Smoothie. Looks healthy and delicious at the same time.
I'd love to try the Frozen Mocha Almond Shake recipe! Sounds delicious.
I learned that The Bible’s book of Numbers tells of Aaron’s rod that blossomed and bore almonds, using them as a symbol to represent the divine approval of Aaron by God.
I learned that Almonds are cholesterol free and low in saturated fat
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a 1-ounce serving of almonds has 6 grams of protein!
an ice cream scoop is an easy way to measure out a serving
almonds have calcium and are full of protien i love to eat them 'raw'
I learned that "just one ounce of almonds (about 23) contains 35% of the Daily Value for vitamin E."
Almonds are good for the heart and are an excellent source of vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, and a good source of fiber, copper, phosphorous, and riboflavin
I love keeping some almonds in a airtight container, In my car for snacking on.
I really like this recipe: Strawberry Banana Almond Drink. It sounds delicious!
1 handful = 23 almonds = 1 ounce
The Strawberry Banana Almond Drink sounds good
I learnt that almonds are the tree nut highest in protein, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, riboflavin, and niacin. I love them as a snack!
Wow! I learned that almonds have 13 grams of unsaturated fats!
almond apple maple oatmeal looks good