Almond is commonly classified as a nut, but it is a drupe that grows on a tree. The almond is one of the oldest cultivated fruit trees, and its largest producer is the uniformly warm California. Almond is an excellent snack and snack nut. You can eat them as is, without the skin or with the skin, or even crushed in your morning yogurt. They can also easily be made into pastes and are well suited for sweet and savory baking.