I googled it too and just learned that they are also called Biscotti di Prato.
What I basically tried to say is that cantuccinis (or Biscotti di Prato) are a regional speciality that simply only exists with almonds. I personally think they are perfectly balanced in taste so I wouldn't want to change anything.
If you however still feel the strong desire to change something and personalize it or bring some change into the running system, how about adding different nuts, coconut flakes, maybe raisins, different kinds of chocolate (white, dark, milk ones), cranberries, other dried fruits or whatever.
Just be aware that they are no classic cantuccinis anymore.