If you’ve ever made your own almondmilk, or any nut or seed milk (you can find an amazing nut milk tutorial here if you haven’t),you’llknow the process leaves you with a small pile of almond pulp. Please don’t throw it away! There are a number of uses for almond pulp that are absolutely delicious, will add an extra fibre boost to your food and will help you cut down on food waste.
Here’s what we like to do: stockpile the almond pulp in a jar in the freezer and then when we have enough, we defrost it to incorporate into a healthy, gluten-free and dairy-free recipes. We love making almond milk, so we often have almond pulp on hand, but you can save the pulp from any nut or seed milk you like to create.
These are just some of our favourite uses for almond pulp and almond pulp recipes – give them a try!
1. Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs
Spread your nut milk pulp onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and dry it at your oven’s lowest temperature, or use a food dehydrator to make it raw. Once your pulp is dry, crumble it up and store in the fridge to use in recipes that call for bread crumbs as a topping or breading. This is one of our favourite uses for almond pulp!
2. Almond Pulp Crackers
Everyone loves a good cracker! Blend olive oil, sea salt and herbs into your leftover almond pulp, roll it out and bake in the oven. Perfect for pairing with your favourite dip or soup.
Recipe to Try: Easy Almond Pulp Crackers from Detoxinista
3. Almond PulpBaked Goods
Cookies, muffins, quick breads, brownies, granola bars, pie crusts – whatever your fave, you can find a recipe that integrates almond pulp. Since nut milk pulp is rich in fibre, you may need to add some extra liquid into the mix – so be prepared with at least an additional 1/4 cup of liquid.
Recipe to Try: Almond Pulp Macaroons by Elana’s Pantry
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4. Homemade Almond Flour
Almond flour can be incredibly expensive, so why not blend your own from leftover almond pulp. Dry out your almond pulp using the instructions above for gluten-free breadcrumbs, and then pulverize it in a blender or spice grinder until superfine. This is great for Paleo-style recipes.
5. Almond Pulp Hummus
Love beans and legumes, but despise the gassiness that ensues? Blend up a bean-free hummus using almond pulp or nut milk pulp instead. With the addition of hummus flavours like tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon, you’ll get your hummus fix without the side effects.
Recipe to Try: Raw Almond Pulp Hummus by Homespun Capers
6. Smoothies
Smoothies are a wonderful hodgepodge situation that you can stuff with a wide variety of nutritious ingredients that you wouldn’t necessarily eat all on their own. Almond pulpadds texture, thickness and fibre to your favourite smoothie recipe. Start off by adding 1-2 tbsp into the blender and then work up to 1/4 cup or more!
7. Homemade Dairy-Free Chocolate
Try adding your extra almond pulp to homemade dairy-free chocolate, like in raw fudge or pudding recipes or inthe filling foralmond butter cups. You won’t regret it.
Recipe to Try: Chocolate Mousse Cups by Sheena Scott (*CNE Program Coach)
8. Almond Pulp Vegan Cheese
Almond pulp has a ricotta cheese-like texture, so it’s the perfect stand-in for vegan cheese recipes. You can mix your favourite herbs and spices into almond pulp and then chill it, or shape it into logs or balls and then roll it in a herb crust. Either way, you’ll end up with an amazingly more-ish snack.
Recipe to Try: Almond Milk Pulp Cheese by Quite Good Food
9. Almond Pulp Energy Bites
Energy bites are little nuggets of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, coconut, or spices, which means that your leftover almond pulp will fit right in with the crowd. Fold your almond pulp into the mix the next time you make no-bake balls, squares or bites!
Recipe to Try: Almond Pulp Energy Bites by Bojon Gourmet
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FAQs
You can keep it as is and add it to smoothies or oatmeal for some added nutrition. You can dehydrate almond pulp in your oven or a dehydrator and then blend it to make almond flour. You can also use it in a variety of different recipes and turn it into granola, hummus, crackers, granola bars, brownies, fudge etc.!
How long does almond pulp last in the fridge? ›
FOR ALMOND PULP
It can be stored in the refrigerator up to 1 week, or frozen for up to 1 month, often longer.
Can I freeze almond pulp? ›
Freezing your almond pulp is also a great idea if you regularly make almond milk at home. I generally freeze a few batches first before defrosting and making my own almond flour to use in banana bread. All you need to do is place your almond pulp into a plastic freezer bag, or any sealed container until required.
Is almond pulp good for the garden? ›
Option #1: Composting Leftover Pulp
One of our favorite ways to be eco-friendly is by using what we already have to compost in our own backyards, so that we can then grow healthy produce and plants with fertilizer made from our own food waste.
Why use almond paste? ›
Lots of Italian cookies call for almond paste to get that chewy, super-nutty flavor. If you've ever eaten a slivered almond-topped pasticcini or pignoli, you've eaten a cookie made with almond paste. Many cookies that call for almond paste don't call for flour, making them gluten-free.
Does almond paste need to be cooked? ›
Many recipes for homemade almond paste call for egg white. Because almond paste is not consumed raw and is always baked at temperatures above 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) where the salmonella bacteria are killed, using egg white is less of a concern in almond paste than in marzipan.
How can you tell if almonds are rancid? ›
In case there is bitterness in the taste, then it is best to discard the almonds as it indicates the presence of certain chemicals like phytic acid, which is a natural toxin in the outer layer of almonds High-quality almonds have a fresh and nutty aroma. If the almonds smell musty or rancid, it could indicate spoilage.
Is almond pulp nutrition? ›
Here is a breakdown of the approximate nutritional value of almond pulp: Fiber: Almond pulp contains dietary fiber, although the exact amount can vary. On average, it may provide around 2-3 grams of fiber per ounce (28 grams). Protein: Almond pulp retains some prote.
Can almond paste go bad? ›
How should I store almond paste and what is the shelf life? Store covered under 70º F or cooler to avoid drying out. Shelf life varies by packaging type and ranges from 6 to 18 months.
What happens to almond pulp after making milk? ›
Also referred to as almond paste or almond milk paste, it is the byproduct of almond milk. After all the liquid is extracted out, at first, it looks like chunks of wet almond flour. Since it is wet, the best way to use it in recipes is to dry it out and turn it into flour using a food processor or a blender.
Alternatively, you can also store almond pulp in the freezer. If you are storing the pulp in the freezer, a reusable silicone storage bag — like a Stasher — is probably best, but you can also store the pulp in a glass mason jar or other kind of container that can be frozen.
Is it OK to freeze raw almonds? ›
Avoid exposure to strong odors, as almonds can absorb the odors of other materials, chemicals, and pungent foods. Rotate to optimize shelf life. Almonds can be stored frozen, which extends the shelf life significantly; however, proper packaging must be used to protect them from ice formation and moisture.
Can you use almond pulp to make almond flour? ›
Spread wet almond pulp on a lined baking tray and put into the oven for about 1-1.5 hours (until the mixture is completely dry to the touch). Every half an hour, stir the mixture with a spoon to make sure that it dries out evenly. Don't worry if there are any odd lumps, they will go during grinding phase.
Can you use pulp as fertilizer? ›
The answer is a resounding yes! Not only can you add juice pulp to your garden, but it makes an excellent addition to compost as well. Juicer pulp provides several benefits when used in the garden, such as enriching soil with nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
Can you use almond skins for anything? ›
You can use almond peels as fertilizer in plants. The antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral and prebiotic properties present in almond peels work to increase the number of metabolites and Vitamin E in plants. To make compost of almond peels, first dry them well in the sun and grind them.
What do they do with almond husk? ›
We eat the kernels, but what about the hull and the shell? Currently almond hulls are used as dairy feed, offsetting the need to grow other feed crops like alfalfa.
How do you use pure almond extract? ›
It's perfect for almond or white chocolate chunk cookies, or to enhance the taste of French toast. You can also add it to bars or pies for a new twist on traditional baked goods or in your coffee for a tasty indulgence in the morning.
