1. Combine the water, sugar, cinnamon, (and vanilla if desired), in a saucepan over MEDIUM heat.
2. Bring to a gentle boil.
3. Add the nuts and hemp hearts.
4. Cook and stir the mixture until the liquid evaporates and leaves a syrup-like coating on the almonds.
5. Pour the almonds onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
6. Separate almonds using forks.
7. Allow to cool about 15 minutes.
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