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Almond Day 2026

Do Healthy Almonds Your Way this International Almond Day

Consider upping your routine by eating nutritious foods that pack a punch like almonds. What better time to get a head start than today, on International Almond Day (February 16th), to celebrate this nutritious and versatile powerhouse.   

Published 2/16/2025

Almonds are a perfect snack to celebrate today and everyday thanks to their:

 

  • 30 Years of Nutrition Research: No matter what your personal health goals are, almonds have got you covered. Almonds have over 200 peer-reviewed publications on their nutrition profile and health benefits. Research from top scientists and universities globally has uncovered that almonds may help support heart health, gut health, weight management, skin health, exercise recovery and more. Learn more about the rich history of California almonds’ nutrition research program.
  • Cardiometabolic Health Benefits: Great news! Leading physicians and nutrition scientists from around the world reviewed the findings from hundreds of studies investigating almonds and health. They unanimously agreed on almond benefits1, sharing their conclusions in a top nutrition journal. Check out our new animated video to learn about the importance of cardiometabolic health and how almonds can support it.

Top Scientists Agree: Eating almonds daily is good for our heart, gut and waistlines

  • Versatility in Taste & Texture: Did you know that there are 14 different almond forms? From almond butter to flour to sliced almonds, there is an option for every taste and occasion. Learn more about the delicious forms and how to use them in this guide Almonds Come in Many Forms.
  • Commitment to Environmental Stewardship: Almonds offer many benefits – from health and nutrition to contributing to climate solutions, zero waste and a range of regenerative agriculture practices. Almonds fit into simple, sustainable lifestyles as a responsibly grown food and ingredient. Check out our environmental stewardship story to learn what you get with every handful of almonds.

Endless Ways to Enjoy Almonds

Make any day an Almond Day your own by adding almonds to your everyday routine to support better health for a happier you!  Enjoy a few fan favorite recipes:

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Rosemary Salted Caramelized Almonds

These are great to snack on as is or scatter over a cheeseboard. Can store in a tight fitted container and place into the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 
 

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Tropical Almond Smoothie

Packed with nutrients, this tropical green smoothie will make you feel like you’re on a beautiful beach vacation—complete with sun on your face and wind in your hair! Save this recipe for after a workout or for a nutrition wellness snack anytime.

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Asian Noodle Bowl with Spicy Almond Sauce

Whole wheat noodles, crisp snow peas, broccoli and red bell pepper are accented by garnishes of scallion and crunchy sliced almonds. But the showstopper to this dish is the spicy almond sauce that packs a wallop of heat.

  1. Paula R Trumbo, Jamy Ard, France Bellisle, Adam Drewnowski, Jack A Gilbert, Ronald Kleinman, Anoop Misra, John Sievenpiper, Maha Tahiri, Karol E Watson, James Hill, Perspective: Current Scientific Evidence and Research Strategies in the Role of Almonds in Cardiometabolic Health, Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 9, Issue 1, 2025,104516, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.104516