Your proportions are spot on. If you don’t have sliced almonds, slivered work, as do pecans. Lovely! Thanks for the recipe.

As I mentioned earlier, I also tried making almond flour using slivered almonds, mainly because I shop from Trader Joes regularly. If you are living outside the US and don’t know what Trader Joe’s is allow me to explain. Trader Joe’s is a supermarket where you can find mostly healthier foods at affordable prices. This is at least the case in the area I live in. They also protect LDL from oxidation, which is a crucial step in the development of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the narrowing of arteries caused by fatty plaque buildup on the artery wall lining, which increases the risk of heart disease ( 27). Add cold water and mix to form a dough. Knead lightly, then cover in cling film and place in the fridge for 30 minutes. de Souza RGM, Schincaglia RM, Pimentel GD, Mota JF. Nuts and human health outcomes: A systematic review. Nutrients. 2017;9(12):1311. doi:10.3390/nu9121311Choudhury, K., et al.(2014). An almond-enriched diet increases plasma α-tocopherol and improves vascular function but does not affect oxidative stress markers or lipid levels [Abstract].

It should be noted that both this study and the one above required participants to follow low calorie diets in addition to eating almonds. They concluded that “peanuts, walnuts, and almonds appear to be a protective factor for the development of breast cancer.” As an aside, another fun slice to try making is our Fly Cemetery. The name is unappealing but it’s delicious, trust us! Things you’ll need to make Almond SliceThe combination of healthy fats, protein, and fiber in almonds helps promote feelings of fullness and can prevent overeating. 9. Conclusion Raw almonds have a mild and slightly sweet flavor, while roasted almonds have a richer and nuttier taste. Aune D, Keum N, Giovannucci E, Fadnes LT, Boffetta P, Greenwood DC, Tonstad S, Vatten LJ, Riboli E, Norat T. Nut consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies. BMC medicine. 2016 Dec;14(1):207. Having the right tools and equipment can make the process of almond slicing much easier and more efficient.