February 16 is National Almond Day. Almonds are a heart-healthy snack. A one-ounce, 160-calorie handful of almonds is an excellent source of vitamin E and magnesium. Plus, almonds offer potassium (200 mg), calcium (75 mg) and iron (1.0 mg). One serving of almonds (28g) has 13g of unsaturated fat, the kind recommended by US dietary guidelines and only 1g of saturated fat.
In honor of National Almond Day, here’s a yummy recipe for and almond cake, courtesy of the Almond Board of California:
Fourless Almond Cake with Raspberry SauceIngredients:
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
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