Did you just make some homemade almond milk (check out our Easiest Almond Milk Recipe Ever) and now you're wondering what to do with the leftover pulp? There are many ways to use this nutrient-dense powerhouse so don't throw it away!
Make your own homemade granola by mixing the pulp with whatever dried fruit, nuts, chia seeds, ground flax, and some coconut oil (your choice- add more or less depending how crunchy or chewy you want it) together, lay it all out on a baking sheet and bake it! 350° F for 20 minutes should be plenty of time but keep an eye on it to check according to your own liking.
are all wonderful and delicious things you can make with leftover pulp! Some of our favorite recipes are:
Detoxinista's Easy Almond Pulp Cracker recipe! Use this as a base and add any other flavors or sides (like some yummy spreads!) your heart desires.
Wishful Chef's Vegan Gluten Free Cookies
The Salty Tomato's Banana Almond Bread
A great way to add extra fiber, protein, and nuttiness to your oatmeal is to stir in some of the leftover pulp! We love to enhance it even more by chopping up dates, sprinkling some cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Yum!
A Virtual Vegan has an amazing recipe for Almond Coconut Oatmeal.
Almond pulp is the perfect base for a nice face scrub. It's not too rough, not too soft.. it's just right. You can make the scrub a bit rougher by leaving the pulp chunkier.. add some sugar, salt and/or honey and you've got a homemade scrub that will leave your skin smooth and glowy! Leave it on for a while as a mask and let the nutrients soak into your skin, or simply use it as an exfoliator every couple days until it's gone. Remember, it is fresh so it won't last as long as those products with preservatives. Add some essential oils and coconut or almond oil to make a luxurious body scrub! Homemade skin care products are better for the environment, your wallet, are healthier for you and your body, and make great gifts!
You can also make more snacky-type dishes with the pulp such as hummus, "breaded" veggies/meat/vegan meat, and energy balls! What are some of your favorite ways to use your leftover almond pulp?
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