51 Enchanting Almond Recipes

Raw or roasted, sliced or whole, almonds are one of our favorite nuts! These versatile little treats are a little sweet and a little salty, making them perfect for savory and dessert dishes alike.

Fun fact: Almonds aren’t actually nuts. They’re drupes — fruit with an outer fleshy part encasing a shell with a seed inside. Packed with vitamins and nutrients, almonds boast a ton of amazing health benefits. Eating a handful of almonds is great for regulating cholesterol, strengthening your bones and teeth, and even protecting your brain from Alzheimer’s disease! (1)

It’s not hard to get almonds into your diet. In addition to eating them raw, almonds can be soaked to make almond milk, ground into almond meal or almond flour, or blended into almond butter. You can buy these almond ingredients easily at the store, or create them at home for much cheaper with kitchen gadgets like food processors and blenders.

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With these basic almond staples, the world is our Paleo oyster. Almond flour is often used in place of regular flour to re-create cookies, cakes and muffins without any gluten. Almond butter is a great substitute for peanut butter, and can be used in dressings, dips or frosting. Almond milk is also a fabulous stand-in for regular dairy milk.

To prove to you how truly versatile almonds truly are, we compiled a list of 51 recipes to showcase their power from almond-flecked salads to hearty batters on chicken or fish, from mousse and puddings to waffles and pancakes. Whatever you fancy, we’ve got you covered.

Almond Cookies

You don’t even need to use a standing mixer to whip up these chewy, wholesome cookies! Just whisk together almond flour with a few other ingredients and bake for a flavorfully addicting treat. Try adding in coconut flakes or chocolate chips before popping them in the oven to better suit your craving.

Recipe: Sweet & Savory | Almond Cookies

Almond Crusted Chicken with Lemon Zucchini Noodles

Craving a hearty dinner? Let this one skillet dinner hit the spot. The zucchini noodles are cooked right in the juices from the almond chicken, creating a savory dish with harmonizing flavors.

Recipe: Slim Sanity | Almond Crusted Chicken with Lemon Zucchini Noodles

Almond Butter Cup Cookies

With almond flour, almond butter and almond extract, these cookies scream that “nutty” flavor! Top with melted dark chocolate for the ultimate nut lovers butter cup.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Almond Butter Cup Cookies

Roasted Rosemary Almonds

Sick of choosing between raw and roasted store-bought almonds? Roast your own with these tantalizingly savory flavors!

Recipe: Nom Nom Paleo | Roasted Rosemary Almonds

Shrimp Thai Green Curry

Put down the phone – you can make this curry faster than the takeout delivery guy can get here! Made with full-fat coconut milk and creamy almond butter, how can it possibly not be ten times better, too?

Recipe: PaleOMG | Shrimp Thai Green Curry

Pancakes with Almond Butter & Blackberry Sauce

Wake up to these amazing Paleo pancakes! The batter is made with almond milk and the pancakes are topped with almond butter for a perfect one-two punch of almond-y goodness!

Recipe: Civilized Caveman Cooking | Pancakes with Almond Butter & Blackberry Sauce

Simple Almond Butter

Tired of those overpriced almond butter jars that are full of additives? All you need is an oven, a food processor and a pound of raw almonds to blend up your own homemade version of the good stuff.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Simple Almond Butter

No-Bake Almond Butter Bars

Make a double batch of these babies the next time you head to a gathering. They’ll get gobbled down faster than you can say almond butter and chocolate!

Recipe: Holistically Engineered | No-Bake Almond Butter Bars

Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Donut Holes

These fluffy donut holes are exactly what happy mornings are made of. With a light crumb and a moist interior, these morning treats are elevated further with a roll in cinnamon and sugar!

Recipe: Texan Erin Baking | Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Donut Holes

Chocolate Almond Butter Brownies

How does it get any better than chocolate brownies? By a melted almond butter base and topping, that’s how.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Chocolate Almond Butter Brownies

Frozen Almond Butter Mousse

Believe it or not, this mousse is only two ingredients – and you don’t even need an ice cream maker! Oh, happy day.

Recipe: Holistically Engineered | Frozen Almond Butter Mousse

Asian Almond Chicken Salad

Craving the balanced flavors of Thailand? Shred some chicken and veggies and top with this sweet and sour “peanut” dressing! It’s great as a dipping sauce as well.

Recipe: Nom Nom Paleo | Asian Almond Chicken Salad

Almond Poppy Seed Muffins

What’s better than lemon poppy seed muffins? Almond poppy seed muffins! Even Elaine from Seinfeld would have to agree.

Recipe: Paleo Newbie | Almond Poppy Seed Muffins

Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almonds

Prove that simple is better with this easy recipe that’ll satisfy that salt-sweet craving with the fewest possible ingredients.

Recipe: Sally’s Baking Addiction | Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almonds

Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Mousse

Craving chocolate after dinner? Reach for this chilled ramekin waiting for you in the fridge – unless someone else has already nabbed it.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Mousse

Pumpkin and Carrot Muffins

These warm, spice-infused mini muffins are perfect for the next Saturday morning you find yourself reminiscing about brisk fall weather. They’re baked with almond flour and butter, and topped with sliced almonds for good measure!

Recipe: Nom Nom Paleo | Pumpkin and Carrot Muffins

Almond Butter Banana Pudding

Got a craving for banana cream pie but don’t have the time or the energy to make it? Or maybe you need something to do with that single overly ripe banana? Whip up this easy five-ingredient pudding!

Recipe: Civilized Caveman Cooking | Almond Butter Banana Pudding

Rustic Almond Flour Bread

This dense and chewy bread is enhanced with herbs for an extra fresh smell while it’s baking. Great dipped in a hearty soup or slathered with a generous amount of butter!

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Rustic Almond Flour Bread

Almond Lime Kale Salad

Liven up your boring lunchtime salad with zesty lime, crunchy almonds and spicy ginger.

Recipe: The Paleo Diet | Almond Lime Kale Salad

Almond Joy Lava Cakes

Dig into this dark chocolate lava cake with molten almond butter in the middle. The best part? It’s ready in 20 minutes!

Recipe: Food Faith Fitness | Almond Joy Lava Cakes

Paleo Almond Chicken

Want a crispy-crusted chicken that tastes like it’s fried? Try this big-crumbed almond crust coating an entire chicken breast, which yields a tender, juicy interior.

Recipe: Play Party Plan | Paleo Almond Chicken

Vanilla Caramel Almond Milk

Want to take your homemade almond milk to the next level? This version will be your next go-to for sweet smoothies!

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Vanilla Caramel Almond Milk

Paleo Banana Bread

This moist loaf, made of almond meal, eggs and warm spices, is a fabulous way to use up those overly ripe bananas.

Recipe: The Roasted Root | Paleo Banana Bread

Almond Flour Pizza

All you need are eggs, almond flour, salt and olive oil to bake up this Paleo pizza crust. Add whatever toppings you want, and bake! Here’s a tip: make a few extra crusts to freeze for Paleo-friendly pizzas in a pinch.

Recipe: Ditch the Wheat | Almond Flour Pizza

Paleo Almond Joy Bars

Almond Joys are the chocolate bar weakness of many. These Paleo-approved raw Almond Joy bars are topped with shredded coconut and almonds to replicate that candy bar we all know and love.

Recipe:The Luxury Spot | Paleo Almond Joy Bars

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Lauren from Oatmeal with a Fork claims these are the best Paleo-friendly chocolate chip cookies out there! It’s probably because these little cookies are nice and crispy, with just the right amount of sweetness.

Recipe: Oatmeal with a Fork | Chocolate Chip Cookies

Almond Butter Blueberry Paleo Waffles

Are you salivating yet? These golden waffles pack almond milk, almond butter and almond extract right into the batter for a flavorful breakfast loaded with fresh blueberries.

Recipe: Almond Butter Blueberry Paleo Waffles

Chocolate Almond Haystacks

You don’t have to go searching for a needle in these puppies. The only thing you’ll find inside are chocolate, almond clusters, and a sprinkling of sea salt.

Recipe: Cook Eat Paleo | Chocolate Almond Haystacks

Almond-Cashew Yogurt

This dairy-free yogurt is a lot easier than you think – we promise! The hardest part is waiting for it to culture. Then all you have to do is top with fruit and enjoy! Try adding some to smoothies, too.

Recipe: I Deliciate | Almond-Cashew Yogurt

Paleo Almond Honey Granola

When you make almond milk, you’ll have some leftover almond “pulp” – don’t throw it away! Use it to bake up this deliciously crunchy, Paleo-friendly granola.

Recipe: Civilized Caveman Cooking | Paleo Almond Honey Granola

Raw Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

These five-ingredient almond butter cups are so easy to make! All you need is a whisk and a freezer, and you’re ready to indulge in a candy ten times better than Reese’s could ever be.

Recipe: Ultimate Paleo Guide | Raw Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

Almond Pesto-Crusted Cod with Pesto Zucchini Noodles

If you’re a fan of pesto, this is the dish for you. Liven up that plain piece of cod with an almond-y green sauce made extra peppery from fresh arugula.

Recipe: Ultimate Paleo Guide | Almond Pesto-Crusted Cod with Pesto Zucchini Noodles

Magic Cookie Bars

What makes these cookie-bar hybrids magic? We’re guessing it has something to do with the creamy, crunchy sweetness of these things without any refined sugars or gluten. It’s enchanting!

Recipe: Food Faith Fitness | Magic Cookie Bars

Blueberry Lemon Bread

Want to bake up a sweet bread that isn’t made from bananas? Try this almond flour-based pastry drizzled with a sweet honey butter glaze. You can’t go wrong.

Recipe: Savory Lotus | Blueberry Lemon Bread

Paleo Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Start your morning on the right foot with a square of this tender cake. The sweet crumb topping will have your fork digging in for bite after bite!

Recipe: Jay’s Baking Me Crazy | Paleo Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Chocolate Bacon Almond Butter Bananas

We promise… it’s a lot simpler than it sounds! These mini banana-and-bacon sandwiches are smeared with almond butter, then dipped in chocolate for a frozen treat to satisfy your sweet and salty cravings.

Recipe: Civilized Caveman Cooking | Chocolate Bacon Almond Butter Bananas

Almond Butter Fudge

Showcase the simple nutty taste of almond butter with this clean-eating fudge made with coconut oil.

Recipe: Chocolate Covered Katie | Almond Butter Fudge

Chocolate Almond Joy Biscuits

Somewhere between biscuits and scones, you’ll find this chocolate-studded almond hybrid. Top with almond butter for an extra-filling breakfast or snack!

Recipe: Chocolate Covered Katie | Chocolate Almond Joy Biscuits

Paleo Tortilla Chips

Need something Paleo-friendly to dip in that guacamole? Something that isn’t carrots? Try baking up these imitations with coconut milk and almond flour. Pro tip: add some turmeric to give them more of that corn chip color!

Recipe: My Heart Beets | Paleo Tortilla Chips

Lemon Berry Coconut Flour Muffins

I dare you to look at these and not want to make them immediately. With an almond milk batter swirled with pureed mixed berries, you’ll never make plain muffins again.

Recipe: My Heart Beets | Lemon Berry Coconut Flour Muffins

Coconut, Vanilla & Almond Butter Smoothie

Almond butter may already be a staple in your smoothie, but have you tried sweetening it up with dates? It’ll create a thick shake you’ll be excited to sip on as a snack or dessert.

Recipe: With Salt & Wit | Coconut, Vanilla & Almond Butter Smoothie

Paleo Naan

All it takes is three ingredients to bake up this Indian flatbread. It’s great for scooping up curries, or just slathering with ghee and eating it straight up.

Recipe: My Heart Beets | Paleo Naan

Mocha Almond Pancakes

If it’s one of those mornings where you need a little extra coffee, try these pancakes with brewed coffee and coffee grinds in them. It’ll perk you right up.

Recipe: The Healthy Maven | Mocha Almond Pancakes

Crazy Good Peanut Noodles

Those takeout staples of yore are now within arm’s reach again. With spiralized yellow squash or zucchini, this version is topped with a spicy almond butter sauce made with coconut aminos.

Recipe: Kelley & Cricket | Crazy Good Peanut Noodles

Paleo Iced Caramel Macchiato

Do you love cold brew coffee as much as we do? Use it to make this Starbucks knockoff with almond milk and homemade coconut caramel sauce. No processed junk in this glass!

Recipe: Wicked Spatula | Paleo Iced Caramel Macchiato

Chinese Almond Chicken

With a Paleo tempura batter and hot Chinese mustard, this almond chicken is just as good as your local takeout joint – and it’s a LOT healthier!

Recipe: Wicked Spatula | Chinese Almond Chicken

Sweet Almond Pie Smoothie

Why is this almond butter smoothie such a dark berry color? Because it’s made with a purple sweet potato. Why else?

Recipe: Wicked Spatula | Sweet Almond Pie Smoothie

Coconut Almond Porridge

Cozy up to some hot cereal in three minutes flat with this porridge made with almond meal, almond milk and flaxseeds. Flavor it with coconut, vanilla, and whatever fruit or nuts you like!

Recipe: Wicked Good Kitchen | Coconut Almond Porridge

Almond Joy Energy Balls

Roll up these no-bake treats and eat them on the go. Loaded with almonds and cocoa, they’ll keep your energy levels up for hours!

Recipe: The Healthy Maven | Almond Joy Energy Balls

Steak and Strawberry Salad with Maple Almond Butter Dressing

Welcome summer with this light and tangy salad of avocado, steak, fresh strawberries and raw onions. Topped with a sweet dressing to liven up your sweet-salty taste buds!

Recipe: Everyday Paleo | Steak and Strawberry Salad with Maple Almond Butter Dressing

Monkey Salad

We promise – it’s not what you think! This combination of bananas, raw cashews, blueberries and almond butter comes together great in a Mason jar when you need a quick and easy breakfast on the go.

Recipe: See Vanessa Craft | Monkey Salad

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