Make the Most Out of Every Moment with Craveable Blue Diamond Almonds

As life continues to press forward at a fast pace, we learn to sit down and savor the small moments. When you want to  enjoy a beverage and a bite to eat with your loved ones, avoid serving up tired hors d’oeuvres that are already overdone. Instead, look to a brand like Blue Diamond Almonds for a range of products that are bold and irresistible in flavor.

For anyone obsessed with charcuterie, you need to go grab a box of the Blue Diamond Nut-Thins® Sriracha Crackers. At So Yummy, we’re addicted to this perfectly-crispy and slightly-spicy cracker. It’s the ultimate way to transfer our favorite charcuterie accompaniments directly into our mouths! Not to mention, all nine craveable flavors are made from original Blue Diamond Almonds and are gluten-free.

You can also get the best of both worlds by whipping up a batch of our Wasabi Nut Mix. This recipe transforms the Wasabi & Soy Sauce flavored Blue Diamond Almonds into a sweet and salty treat that will tantalize your taste buds. When snacking with Blue Diamond Almonds, you can customize which products you use to create the flavor profile you prefer. We know you won’t settle for anything bland and boring so savor the moment (and every little bite) with the craveable flavors of Blue Diamond Almonds and Nut-Thins® Crackers.

Cracker Snackers

Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

• Blue Diamond Nut-Thins® Cheddar Cheese Crackers
• Blue Diamond Nut-Thins® Hint of Sea Salt Crackers
• Blue Diamond Nut-Thins® Sriracha Crackers
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• Chopped Wasabi & Soy Sauce Flavored Blue Diamond Almonds
• Chopped mango
• Chopped cranberry

Directions:

1. Roll a small ball of cream cheese between the palms of your hand.
2. Place the cream cheese ball into the topping of your choice. Almonds, mango, cranberry.
3. Pair with any Blue Diamond Nut-Thins® Crackers and enjoy!

Tapenade Bread Cups

Complexity: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serving: 4-6

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups kalamata olives
• 1/3 cup Blue Diamond Almonds Sriracha Flavor
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup basil leaves
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Sea salt or kosher salt

Directions: 

1. Put all ingredients in a food processor. Process until mixture forms a coarse paste.
2. Slice a loaf of baguette into 6 small sections. Scoop out the top center with a spoon, removing about a ½ inch.
3. Fill the mini loafs with tapenade and veggies and serve.

Caprese Pizza Bites

Complexity: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serving: 2

Ingredients: 

• 18 Blue Diamond Nut-Thins® Cheddar Cheese Crackers
• 6 sliced mozzarella cheese (cherry sized)
• ¼ cup cherry tomatoes
• Basil

Directions:

1. Slice cherry tomatoes into circles. Sliced cheese pearls into thirds.
2. Assemble all ingredients onto Blue Diamond Nut-Thins® Cheddar Cheese Crackers as desired.
3. Bake at 400 degrees F for 6 to 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve immediately.

Wasabi Nut Mix

Complexity: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serving: 2

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• ½ teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 cup Wasabi & Soy Sauce Flavored Blue Diamond Almonds
• 1 cup Blue Diamond Nut-Thins® Cheddar Cheese Crackers
• ¼ cup ginger candy

Directions:

1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
2. Cook sugar, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan over high heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Continue to cook, without stirring, until golden, about 4-5 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
3. Add almonds, Blue Diamond Nut-Thins® Cheddar Cheese Crackers and ginger candy. Immediately pour onto the baking sheet.
4. Let cool completely, and break into pieces.

Charcuterie Bites 

Complexity: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serving: 2 – 4

Ingredients: 

• Blue Diamond Almond Nut-Thins® Sriracha Crackers
• Cream cheese
• Prosciutto
• Microgreens
• Goat cheese with herbs
• Arugula
• Figs
• Cucumber
• Smoked salmon
• Dill
• Blue cheese
• Dried apricot
• Sriracha Flavor Blue Diamond Almonds

Directions:

1. Cream cheese, prosciutto “rose”, microgreens.
2. Goat cheese, arugula leaf, fig slices.
3. Cream cheese, cucumber, salmon, dill.
4. Blue cheese, apricot, Sriracha Flavor Blue Diamond Almonds